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Flight disruptions continue with thousands more cancellations as Omicron thins airline crews.

At least 2,600 more flights were canceled globally on Monday, including about 1,000 U.S. flights.

By Marc Tracy Daniel Victor Adeel Hassan and Ana Ley

• Published Dec. 26, 2021 Updated Dec. 27, 2021

Flight disruptions in the United States continued on Monday as many people embarked on their first trips in almost two years, and Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, again raised the possibility of a vaccination requirement for air travel.

At least 2,600 more flights were canceled Monday, including about 1,000 U.S. flights, as the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus is sending daily caseloads in parts of the United States soaring to levels higher than last winter’s pandemic peak.

While the cancellations were only a small percentage of overall flights, the problem threatened to extend into the holiday week.

“When you make vaccination a requirement, that’s another incentive to get more people vaccinated,” Dr. Fauci said on MSNBC on Monday. “If you want to do that with domestic flights, I think that’s something that seriously should be considered.”

Over the holiday weekend, airlines canceled thousands of flights as the Omicron variant hit flight crews. In all, about 2,300 U.S. flights were canceled on Saturday and Sunday of Christmas weekend, with more than 3,500 more grounded globally, according to FlightAware , which provides aviation data. On Sunday alone, more than 1,300 U.S. flights and nearly 1,700 additional ones worldwide were canceled.

While some of the groundings were caused by bad weather and maintenance issues, several airlines acknowledged that the current wave of coronavirus cases had contributed significantly. A JetBlue spokesman said the airline had “seen an increasing number of sick calls from Omicron.”

Twelve percent of JetBlue flights, 6 percent of Delta Air Lines flights, 5 percent of United Airlines flights and 2 percent of American Airlines flights on Sunday were canceled, according to FlightAware.

The stock prices of United, Delta, American and Southwest — the four largest U.S. carriers — were slightly lower on Monday.

Traveling rebounded sharply this year, making the situation at airports worse: Roughly two million people passed through screening checkpoints each day last week, according to the Transportation Security Administration , and on Sunday. The numbers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were much higher than last year, and some figures even exceeded those of the same days two years ago, when virtually no Americans were aware of a virus beginning to circulate halfway around the world.

The Omicron variant, which is now responsible for more than 70 percent of the new coronavirus cases in the United States, has already helped push daily case averages in the United States above 200,000 for the first time in nearly 12 months, according to The New York Times’s coronavirus tracker .

An airline trade group has asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to shorten the recommended isolation period for fully vaccinated employees who test positive to a maximum of five days, from 10 days, before they can return with a negative test.

“Swift and safe adjustments by the C.D.C. would alleviate at least some of the staffing pressures and set up airlines to help millions of travelers returning from their holidays,” said Derek Dombrowski, a JetBlue spokesman.

The flight attendants’ union, however, has argued that reductions in recommended isolation times should be decided on “by public health professionals, not airlines.”

Some of this weekend’s delays had little to do with the pandemic. Alaska Airlines had only a few cancellations related to crew exposures to the coronavirus, said a spokeswoman, Alexa Rudin. Yet it canceled 170 flights those two days, according to FlightAware, including 21 percent of its Sunday flights, because of unusually cold and snowy weather in the Pacific Northwest, which affected its hub, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

The pandemic has also caused a shortage of train and bus workers nationwide. In New York City, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is also dealing with an uptick in positive cases among its staff, which is 80 percent vaccinated. It said subway service on Monday was running on a normal schedule, with scattered exceptions.

“Whatever we can do as riders to help minimize the risk to transit workers will help to reduce the spread,” said Lisa Daglian, the executive director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the M.T.A., a watchdog group. “The M.T.A. is doing what it can with the resources it has available.”

Danny Pearlstein, a spokesman for the Riders Alliance, an advocacy group, said: “My sense is the M.T.A. is once again making the best of a bad situation.”

Marc Tracy covers print and digital media. He previously covered college sports. More about Marc Tracy

Daniel Victor is a general assignment reporter based in London after stints in Hong Kong and New York. He joined The Times in 2012. More about Daniel Victor

Adeel Hassan is a reporter and editor on the National Desk. He is a founding member of Race/Related , and much of his work focuses on identity and discrimination. He started the Morning Briefing for NYT Now and was its inaugural writer. He also served as an editor on the International Desk.  More about Adeel Hassan

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Fire destroys car on M62 causing hour-long delays

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Drivers have been caught in hour-long queues on the M62 in West Yorkshire after a car went up in flames on the motorway.

The road and rail networks have felt the brunt of the recent heavy rain and flooding yesterday which delayed trains and closed carriageways – some of which remain closed for a second day.

Now motorists face more misery – this time in West Yorkshire on the M62 where the carriageway has closed westbound between J27 and J26 due to the fire and recovery.

Footage shows the charred wreckage in the middle of the road as traffic tries to squeeze past. The area has delays of up to an hour heading westbound.

The A421 in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire is still closed due to flooding blocking the road in both directions, and this is having a knock-on effect on the A5.

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Flooding disrupts Chiltern Railways trains until end of day

Heavy flooding between Banbury and Bicester North and Haddenham & Thame Parkway is still causing trouble to Chiltern Railways services.

The disruption has now been extended until the end of the day.

Trains that can run could be delayed by up to 30 minutes and they have to travel at a ‘severely reduced speed,’ National Highways warned.

Passengers can use their tickets on the following routes.

• Avanti West Coast services between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
• CrossCountry between Leamington Spa and Reading
• Great Western Railway services between Banbury and London Paddington
• West Midlands Railway via any reasonable route

Keir Starmer renews pledge to nationalise UK railways

The Prime Minister delivered his speech at the Labour Party conference today, vowing to bring ‘our railways back into public ownership’ as he spoke to the crowds in Liverpool.  

The government has already rushed The Railway Services Bill through the House of Commons.

It is due to be debated on October 7.

The legislation means the government can take over services from private train firms when their franchises expire.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said previously that she would be ‘wasting no time’ in bringing train services under public ownership.

The first operators to be nationalised could be Greater Anglia and West Midlands after their contract terms expired last week.

Update from National Highways after car fire

The #M62 westbound remains CLOSED between J27 and J26 near #Birstall for recovery and clear up works following a car fire. Traffic caught up within the closure is travelling past the scene in lane 4. For more info : https://t.co/MXUgoFENJo — National Highways: Yorkshire (@HighwaysYORKS) September 24, 2024

Car fire causes hour-long delays on the M62

Traffic struggles to cope on the M62 after a car fire outside Bradford, West Yorkshire.

The motorway is blocked westbound between junction J27 (M621/Gildersome) and J26 (M606/J1 Chain Bar), with just one lane remaining open.

National Highways warned of 60-minute delays against expected traffic.

British Airways cancels summer flights from Southampton

The airline has cancelled all of its flights from Southampton Airport next summer.

In case you missed it, read more about it below.

British Airways cancels all flights from UK airport for next summer

Congestion after crash in west London

A crash at lunchtime is causing congestion on the A316 in Chiswick.

It happened at about 1pm on the A316 Burlington Lane on the northbound lane near the A4 (Hogarth Roundabout).

As a result, congestion stretches to the cemetery and past Chiswick House.

District line on the Tube is part suspended

The London Underground line has been partially suspended after an earlier signal failure.

As a result, the District line has no service between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road.

The stretch between Earl’s Court and Wimbledon has minor delays, the latest TfL travel alert says.

How to get compensation if your train is delayed

Being stuck on a delayed train is frustrating when you have places to be.

Many passengers spent longer on journeys yesterday and today due to delays caused by flooding across the rail network.

The thin silver lining is that passengers may be entitled to compensation – you might have heard an announcement on board saying you could make a claim.

Here is our delay compensation guide.

• In case your train was delayed or cancelled and you chose not to travel, the original retailer can refund it without any fees
• Compensation usually kicks in if a train is delayed more than 15 minutes, but longer delays will be compensated differently than short ones
• You will need to request compensation directly from your train company
• National Rail has a handy list of UK rail operators here .
• The refund amount will depend on which company you used , the type of ticket , and the length of delay
• The claims can be made online or by post using a form that can be downloaded from a train company website or picked up from a staffed station
• It is worth noting down the times of travel when you’re travelling and face delays
• Also, delay compensation claims might have a cut-off point after some time, so it is worth making a claim as soon as possible after travel

Animals on the road at Dartford Bypass

Drivers have been warned of congestion on the A2 near Dartford and M25 after loose animals on the carriageway.

Traffic is queueing due to the escape artists running wild on the bypass.

One lane out of four is closed eastbound at B255 Bean Lane (Bean Interchange), according to an Inrix alert.

It is causing tailbacks to the A282 Dartford Crossing.

Severe delays on the London Underground

The London Underground coped well through the morning rush hour, but now Elizabeth and Victoria lines are disrupted.

• Elizabeth line – Serious delays between Shenfield and Whitechapel due repairs to fix a failed signal system
• Victoria line – Severe delays due to an earlier faulty train at Highbury & Islington. Passengers can use tickets on the Overground, Great Northern, Thameslink, Greater Anglia, SWR and Southeastern trains

Delays at Gatwick Airport today

The UK’s second busiest airport appears to have no cancellations so far today, but there are delays.

Here are the departing flights that were listed as delayed.

• TUI at 9.05am to Kos
• Iberia/EasyJet/Vueling/British Airways at 9.10am to Barcelona
• EasyJet at 9.10am to Palma de Mallorca
• British Airways at 9.25am to Dublin
• EasyJet at 9.55am to Faro
• British Airways at 11.15am to Izmir 
• British Airways at 1.35pm to Antalya
• EasyJet at 3.15pm to Enfidha

Flights cancelled at Heathrow

The London airports managed to avoid weather-related issues yesterday during heavy downpours.

A handful of flights were axed at Heathrow yesterday, but these were unrelated to the weather.

Here are the departing flights that appeared as cancelled on the Heathrow Airport departure board shortly before 9am.

Cancellations at Heathrow

• British Airways at 6.40am to Tel Aviv
• British Airways at 7.40am to Bologna
• KLM at 8.40am to Amsterdam
• British Airways at 8.50am to Munich
• British Airways at 9.20am to Milan
• British Airways at 10.25am to Delhi
• British Airways at 12.05pm to Brussels
• British Airways at 12.20pm to Milan
• United Airlines at 12.20pm to San Francisco
• Virgin Atlantic at 12.45pm to Seattle
• British Airways 4.30pm to Rome
• British Airways at 5.15pm to Edinburgh
• British Airways at 6.15pm to Glasgow

Have you been affected? Please email [email protected] – we’re keen to hear from you.

Issues on CrossCountry and SWR trains after signal failure

This is affecting CrossCountry and South Western Railway (SWR) trains between Bournemouth, London Waterloo and Manchester.

The faulty signal system was spotted between Basingstoke and Winchester.

As a result, trains might be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

And the disruption is not expected to clear anytime soon – National Rail estimates it could continue until 4pm.

Here are the affected routes.

• CrossCountry – Manchester Piccadilly / Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth
• South Western Railway – Basingstoke and Bournemouth, between Winchester and Southampton Central / Bournemouth / Poole, and also between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour / Southampton Central / Bournemouth / Weymouth

Freight train blocks tracks at Hackney Wick

Commuters were left frustrated at Hackney Wick, east London, after a freight train blocked the tracks at peak rush hour.

Footage shows the container freight train sitting on the tracks on platform two this morning.

An eyewitness said all trains going east were delayed because the container train was sat on the tracks for 20 minutes.

Signalling fault disrupts trains between Romford and London Liverpool Street

Another signalling issue has hit the railway network – this time at Maryland, east London.

Unfortunately for passengers, Elizabeth line on the London Underground and Greater Anglia trains could be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

At the moment, the disruption is expected to clear just after rush hour at 9.30am.

The rest of the Elizabeth line has good service.

Rush hour delays at Blackwall Tunnel

Drivers heading to Blackwall Tunnel should allow extra time and patience after a warning over long delays.

Traffic analyst Inrix says the A102 northbound before the tunnel has heavy congestion, stretching to the A2 into Blackheath.

Traffic appears to move slowly in both Blackwall Tunnel South and North.

Heavy flooding blocks train tracks in Oxfordshire

Train lines towards London from Banbury and Bicester North are blocked after heavy flooding.

This means commuters on Chiltern Railways face delays of up to half an hour, cancellations or diversions.

Trains towards London will skip Bicester North, so passengers should travel from Bicester Village instead, National Rail said.

The disruption is expected to last until 12 midday, but this might be revised.

Passengers can use their tickets on Great Western Railway between Banbury and London.

The affected routes are Birmingham Snow Hill / Birmingham Moor Street / Banbury and London Marylebone.

Flooding disrupting trains between Rugby and Milton Keynes

This is affecting all Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services running between Rugby and Milton Keynes.

The disruption is set to last throughout the rush hour period, and is predicted to end at around 10am.

National Rail has provided advice for people hoping to travel to or through these stations this morning:

Avanti West Coast

You can use your ticket to travel on the following service at no extra cost:

• CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, London Northwestern Railway and TransPennine Trains via any reasonable.
• Great Western Railway and Northern via any reasonable route.

London Northwestern Railway

• You may use your ticket on Avanti West Coast services via any reasonable route.
• Rail replacement transport (supplied via Stagecoach) is operating between Northampton and Milton Keynes Central via Wolverton.

Flooding causes disruption between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings

Yesterday’s flooding is still having an impact in Kent and Sussex. Part of the signalling system failed near Wadhurst after heavy rain partially flooded the railway.

Repairs weren’t completed overnight, so Southeastern’s Hastings line won’t be able to run a full service until the end of the day.

An hourly train will run between Hastings and Tonbridge all day today, but services could still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes, or changed.

London Underground updates

The Tube is currently running fairly smoothly this morning, with just some minor delays on three lines.

The Hammersmith & City and Circle lines are both facing minor delays due to a signalling problem in the Hammersmith area.

Meanwhile the District line is also facing minor delays between Earl’s Court and Wimbledon after a signal failure at East Putney.

TfL says there’s good service on the rest of the District line.

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Flight attendant union rejects American Airlines' proposed 17% pay raise

The labor union that represents  American Airlines  flight attendants on Wednesday rejected a company proposal to immediately raise pay by 17%.

CEO Robert Isom offered flight attendants immediate 17% wage increases earlier Wednesday as contract talks continue without a deal, bringing the prospect of a strike closer.

The airline and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants have struggled to reach a new contract agreement, differing on major issues, such as pay. Flight attendants haven’t received contract raises since before the pandemic.

“We have made progress in a number of key areas, but there is still a good deal of work to be done,” Isom said in a video message to flight attendants.

The union said the two sides are scheduled to meet with federal mediators next week for a “last-ditch” effort to get a deal done, adding that flight attendants   were told to prepare for a strike.

Strikes are extremely rare among airline employees. The last took place in 2010 among Spirit Airlines pilots. If the two parties can’t reach a deal, a release by federal mediators would be triggered, a process that would take several weeks.

“So, to get you more money now, we presented APFA with a proposal that offers immediate wage increases of 17% and a new formula that would increase your profit sharing,” Isom said Wednesday. “This means we’ve offered increased pay for all flight attendants and are not asking your union for anything in return. This is unusual, but these are unusual times.”

Julie Hedrick, the union’s national president, said that the airline’s focus should be on preparing a longer-term deal with the flight attendants.

“This is not that,” she said.

Also on Wednesday, the union said it opened a “strike command center” with dedicated phone lines and other resources to answer cabin crew questions.

U.S. airline pilots largely locked in new labor deals last year, while flight attendants at American,  United  Airlines and  Alaska  Airlines are  still negotiating .

Last month, a bipartisan group of more than 160 House representatives wrote to the National Mediation Board, urging it to help  complete deals  with airlines and flight attendants.

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Man dies on Jet2 flight to Liverpool from Bulgaria as pilot forced to make emergency

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A passenger has died after falling ill on a Jet2 flight from Bulgaria to Liverpool .

The pilot on the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne in Germany after the man required medical assistance during the flight last Monday.

The Flight LS3214 had departed from Bourgas at around 1pm local time on 16 September, and was expected to arrive at Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport four hours later.

But crew members declared the emergency after the man reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest. The Sun reported how efforts were made on board to resuscitate him before he died.

A medical team then raced onto the plane once it had landed at Cologne, according to the Mirror .

Online flight tracking data showed that after several hours at the airport, the plane set off again for Liverpool at 10:17pm local time (9.17pm BST), and landed at 10.27pm.

A Jet2 spokesperson said: “We can confirm that flight LS3214 from Bourgas to Liverpool Johnn Lennon diverted to Cologne on Monday 16th September, due to a customer requiring medical assistance. 

“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer sadly passed away.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”

In January, a man was found dead inside a Jet2 plane’s toilet after fellow travellers noticed the door had been locked for a while and alerted staff.

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Cheap flights to Moscow, Russia

Find cheap flights to moscow with cheapflights, 1. tell us where you want to go, 2. select your favorite providers, 3. compare prices and book, travel insights for flights to moscow, get recent, data-driven insights about flights to moscow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more., how long is the flight to moscow.

On average, a flight from New York to Moscow takes 20 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Moscow from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Moscow by month

Plan your trip to moscow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month..

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Moscow ranges from 0.8 - 3.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Moscow when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Moscow by month

Plan your trip to moscow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month..

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Moscow, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.6 F).

From the Red Square to the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow has much to offer travelers. Tourists booking flights to Moscow are headed right into Russia’s leading financial and cultural center. But don’t let this massive capital city scare you – there’s more heart and soul in Moscow than most people know. 

Once you step off your Moscow flight, your first stop should be the Kremlin. This walled city includes four palaces, four cathedrals, and serves as the official residence to the President of Russia. Next to the Kremlin is the Red Square, most famously used for parades and demonstrations. First time travelers on flights to Moscow will likely recognize the colorful domes on top of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, situated inside the Kremlin. If shopping is your bag, find a cheap flight to Moscow and save your money for Gorky Street (today known as Tverskaya Street) – the most expensive shopping street in Moscow. For the arts and entertainment aficionado, no trip to Moscow is complete without a stop at the Bolshoi or Maly theaters. Book flights to Moscow in the winter and get tickets to one of the most amazing spectacles on stage, the Moscow Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.” 

Thanks to a new government and a more modern lifestyle, Moscow flights are packed with visitors year round.

Sweltering hot summers and bitter cold winters are typical for Moscow. November to April has lots of snow and rarely sees a temperature above 32 degrees (F). Winter temperatures below 0 are common and the teens are typical. December snow lasts until April, and there are about six hours of daylight. Spring thaws the city, bringing lots of mud, slush, and warmer air. Summers reach the upper 90s in July and August and are very humid. July and August also have thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Fall is short and the snows begin again in October.

Peak Season:

July and August are the peak tourist months in Moscow. Visitors overrun the city and Moscow flights, train tickets and accommodations can be difficult to come by.

Off Season:

Late spring and early fall are good times to visit Moscow. The weather is typically mild, although still unpredictable. Late May and late August tend to be warm and sunny.

Winter has the fewest tourists, and the snowscapes are breathtaking, as is the bitter cold. This is also the best time to find cheap flights to Moscow.

The cheapest and best way to get around Moscow is by metro. Purchase your ticket at one of the metro stations, which are decorated with artwork and sculptures. You can buy tickets for single or multiple trips. For areas that the metro doesn’t reach, take a tram or bus. Tram and bus tickets are cheapest at metro stations or kiosks, but you can also buy tickets from the driver. Make sure you validate your ticket when you board the bus. Marshrutky (minibus shuttles that drive along bus routes) and taxis can be flagged down for short trips. It’s easy to get private cars confused with taxis, so make sure you agree on a fare ahead of time. If you’re going to the airport, or taking a long trip, you should call ahead for a taxi. If you do rent your own car in Moscow, take note of the rules. Honking is only allowed in emergencies and your car must have seat belts, a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and an emergency triangle or red light. If you can, avoid driving at night. Drunk driving happens often, despite being illegal.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is located 26 miles (42km) from central Moscow. It serves the area alongside the depressing Sheremetyevo International Airport, offering passengers a modern and much more cheerful entry point to the proud culture and history of Russia.

Processing more than 22 million passengers each year, flights to Moscow Domodedovo Airport come from all over the world, including major cities such as London, Cairo, Hong Kong, Madrid, Athens, Berlin, Vienna, Dubai, Tokyo, Barcelona, Houston, Singapore, Lisbon, Washington DC, Tel Aviv and Doha.

The airport also serves a number of domestic routes, and many passengers pass a few hours here on their way to St Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Krasnoyarsk and other Russian cities. The huge numbers of passengers in a relatively small facility mean long queues are a common experience.

In early 2011 Moscow Domodedovo Airport was hit by a terrorist attack, so security has been much tighter ever since. It’s best to leave plenty of extra time for delays when catching a flight from the airport.

Located 18 miles (29 km) north-west of central Moscow, Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is Russia’s second largest airport. In 2010 it handled over 19 million passengers.

With Terminals A-C on the northern side of the airport’s two runways, and Terminals D-F on the southern side, the airport spans a massive area and therefore requires travel time of up to 20 minutes between terminals. Various retail and duty free stores are scattered throughout all terminals, parking lots are conveniently located near to each terminal, and transport to and from the city is plentiful, and facilities are neat and tidy. Although chaotic at times, staff at Sheremetyevo International are generally friendly and airport processes efficient.

What does DME mean?

DME is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A DME flight refers to a flight to Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO), Moscow Zhukovsky Airport (ZIA) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Can I find cheaper flights to Moscow if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Moscow on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Where does the fastest flight to Moscow depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Moscow, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 10 minutes).

Does Moscow Domodedovo have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Moscow Domodedovo can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Moscow Domodedovo?

Yes. Moscow Domodedovo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airhotel Express is the closest property to Moscow Domodedovo (0.0 mi away from Moscow Domodedovo).

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Passenger dies aboard Jet2 flight to UK from Bulgaria, forcing emergency landing

A man has died on a flight from Bulgaria to Liverpool after complaining of feeling ill.

Liverpool man Chris Neill, 40, was returning home from holidaying with his two children on a Jet2 flight when he suddenly became unwell.

Just two hours into the flight, with his condition worsening, the plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cologne, Germany.

As Neill was being led off the plane to seek medical assistance, he collapsed on the stairs from the plane to the runway in front of horrified passengers.

He suffered a severe heart attack. Despite efforts from those on board to resuscitate him, Neill died.

A Jet2 spokesman said: “We can confirm that flight LS3214 from Bourgas to Liverpool John Lennon diverted to Cologne on Monday, September 16, due to a customer requiring medical assistance.”

“Regrettably, we can confirm that the customer sadly passed away.

“We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the customer’s family and friends at this very difficult time.”

The man’s death comes days after a flight attendant dropped dead in front of mortified passengers.

Flight attendant drops dead in front of passengers

Gabriella Cario, 57, was feeling unwell while waiting at the boarding gate at Reggio Calabria Airport, just south of Naples.

However, the mother of three decided not to seek medical assistance at the time as she wanted to return home to Rome to see her husband and children.

As she boarded the plane as a passenger, her condition deteriorated rapidly and she died within minutes in front of terrified colleagues and passengers.

Paramedics rushed aboard the plane but weren’t able to revive Cario.

The cause of Cario’s death is not yet known and has only been reported to date as a “sudden illness”.

She worked as a flight attendant for ITA Airways.

How Air NZ train crew to manage emergency situations

Air NZ has revealed the new way it will train crew members to manage emergency situations.

The company has set up a brand-new 787 Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (CEET) device where staff will be put through a series of emergency situations.

Part of the simulations cover “catastrophic engine failure and fire” as well as water landings and smoke-filled cabin drills, among “hundreds” of scenarios the CEET device can mimic, according to Air NZ cabin crew training manager Anne-Marie O’Leary.

Speaking to the Herald following a mock training exercise, O’Leary explained their training isn’t just about informing crew of safety procedures, but is also designed to test their ability to demonstrate those skills in a high-pressure situation.

The airline could do this with previous training devices. However, the CEET device presents an extremely realistic physical environment that can run “surprise” scenarios, which O’Leary said was “invaluable”.

The crew receive “better-quality training”, says Captain David Morgan , Air New Zealand chief operational integrity and safety officer and chief pilot.

“This means that pilots and cabin crew can train on a wide-bodied aircraft in a number of scenarios which they would otherwise not have the opportunity to do because these things don’t happen very often,” he added.

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Detail on passport stops woman flying to Bali for couple’s weekend

A Gold Coast man has unleashed on social media, after an Australian airline refused his girlfriend to board a flight to Bali for one reason.

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An Australian man has unleashed on Virgin Australia, after a tiny mark on his partner’s passport stopped them from boarding a flight to Bali.

Sean Ferres, a Gold Coast-based DJ and music producer, along with his girlfriend Brooke, were headed to the popular island destination when she was stopped because of a “microscopic coffee stain” on her passport.

Taking to social media, Mr Ferres claims that despite using the damaged passport to fly to more than 20 different countries — including Bali previously — she still wasn’t allowed to board the plane.

“Virgin Australia decided that this microscopic coffee stain on Brooke’s passport made it “unreadable” and denied us boarding our flight to Bali,” Mr Ferres explained on Facebook to his almost 9k followers.

“Virgin then promised us they will reschedule us onto another flight at no cost once we sort the passport out.”

However, Mr Ferres claims that the pair were marked as ‘no shows’ to their flight and instead of being given new seats on an alternate flight — were told to pay up for a seat.

“Of course, all flights the next day are either sold out or stupidly expensive,” he explained, adding they ended up spending $3000 to fly with Jetstar instead.

After arriving at the airport for the Jetstar flight, which was delayed two hours, Mr Ferres said the pair checked in and went to the gate “without interacting with a single human … and board our flight with no hassle.”

“Funnily enough, Jetstar didn’t have an issue with the passport, just like the 100+ other flights we’ve taken with it,” he said.

“Landed in Bali, all e-gates and straight through with no hassles.

“Absolutely blows my mind that 25 years after the invention of the internet – in an age where even a $500 phone has advanced facial recognition – we still rely on a flimsy ass piece of paper to leave the country.”

A spokesperson from Virgin Australia told news.com.au that its staff are required to ensure passengers have the necessary travel documentation, including that the documents are in a suitable condition.

“We assess travel documentation in line with guidance provided by the Australian Government and various immigration departments.”

Virgin recommends travellers visit the Conditions of Carriage section of its website for more details on documentation.

Indonesian authorities may impose an airline with an IDR 50,000,000 fine (AU$5,000) for allowing a passenger with a damaged passport, it is understood, with the airline that transported them generally liable for all costs associated with removing them.

The pair aren’t the first to be rejected from a flight over what appears to be slight damage to a travel document.

Earlier this year, a UK couple accused budget airline Ryanair of kicking them out of the airport after barring them from flying due to a minuscule tea stain on one of their passports.

The “embarrassing” incident occurred in July while Roy Allen, 29, and his girlfriend Nina Wilkins, 35, were preparing to fly from Costa Brava in Spain for a week.

“It’s just a stain on her passport,” Mr Allen said at the time.

“She [the desk clerk] looked at all of our passports and didn’t really bat an eyelid and then we went through security.”

The couple reportedly spent more than $370 on food, drinks and other airport concessions, unaware that their dream jaunt was about to take a major left turn.

“We weren’t even thinking about the possibility of not being let on the plane,” Mr Allen continued.

Things went south during boarding after the gate staff examined the pair’s travel document and declared they wouldn’t be let onto the plane because of a tea stain.

“This passenger was correctly refused travel from East Midlands to Girona (July 7) as their passport was damaged and therefore not valid for travel,” a Ryanair spokesperson said in a statement.

“Ryanair requires each passenger to ensure that their passport is valid for travel in line with the relevant requirements at the time of travel.”

A Ryanair manager later apologised and explained that the desk clerk should have never waved them through.

In March, another Aussie on her way to Bali was turned away from her flight just hours prior to boarding because of a mark on her passport.

Unleashing on TikTok , Sydney woman Elyse Elmer said that after arriving at the airport before her flight to Denpasar, she was “denied entry” because of one small mishap. There was a small tear in the spine of her passport.

“That is literally … all it took for them to totally refuse entry,” she said of the relatively small tear.

While normal wear and tear on a passport is normal, serious damage to the document can stop you from travelling.

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According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade , a passport holder should replace a passport if it has more than reasonable wear and tear.

“Even minor passport damage can stop you from travelling. Damage that might require you to replace your passport includes water damage, unofficial markings on the data page, missing visa pages or tears,” the Department’s advisory website reads.

News.com.au has contacted Virgin Australia for comment.

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