Flight Safety & Security: A FlyDubai plane from Dubai to Israel made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit fight between pilots, briefly triggering hijack fears and a scramble of Israeli jets; officials say passengers were safe and the situation was brought under control. Airport & Retail Convenience: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport launched “Nice Airport Shopping,” a click-and-collect duty-free marketplace letting travellers pre-buy online and collect up to eight hours before departure (including options like duty-free till, VIP lounge, or gate). Travel Economy Watch: Europe’s airports saw a summer passenger rebound, with leisure demand staying resilient despite geopolitical and economic pressures; Paris-CDG still underperformed slightly. France Cost of Living: France’s CPI is expected to rise to 3.0% year-on-year in September, driven mainly by higher energy prices. Local Travel Policy: Cornwall’s council faced scrutiny over spending £38,000 on a trip to France’s Interceltic Festival, with officials arguing it supports trade partnerships. Tourism & Leisure: Scenic Group “reimagined” parts of its 2028 Europe river cruise and land programme, including revised France sailings and added land extensions. Family Travel: Brittany Ferries’ Guernsey–Portsmouth service adds daily sailings from 1 November, including a new route via Cherbourg—passport required due to Brexit rules.