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In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder explores how travellers are heading abroad to experience political hotspots firsthand, while dual nationals face complex bureaucracy and passport hurdles just to return to the UK
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will be closed between 26 July and 16 August
A Which? survey of more than 5,500 travellers has ranked airlines for customer satisfaction, with Ryanair scoring 55% and Wizz Air 59% in the short-haul rankings
International Airlines Group, which also owns Aer Lingus, said its operating profit increased by 17.3 per cent last year to 5.0 billion euros (£4.4 billion)
Two people took the Bakerloo line on one of London's shortest Tube journeys while another walked between the stations - with surprising results showing walking was faster
Travellers bringing meat and dairy products from EU countries into the UK even bought in duty free face having items confiscated and could be hit with fines of up to £5,000
The Peninsula Paris is pleased to announce the appointment of Luc Delafosse as Managing Director, effective 2 March 2026. Mr. Delafosse brings extensive international luxury hospitality experience, having held senior leadership roles in key hotels in global cities including London, Beverly Hills, Paris, Monaco, Dubai and Riyadh.
Passport holders have been told to take action or they could risk being turned away at airports. Something could prevent you from being able to travel if you fail to follow the advice
Jet2.com has completed a two-year retrofit installation programme, which has seen Split Scimitar Winglets installed onto 74 of its Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. The retrofit improves aircraft efficiency, reducing fuel burn by 1.5% and helping to cut the airline’s annual carbon emissions by over 28,000 tonnes.
Hard Rock International and long-time partner Coca-Cola are championing women in music with a ‘Women Empower’ content series and related activations throughout March as part of Hard Rock’s annual International Women’s Month celebrations.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announces Tomorrowland Thailand, confirming the festival’s first full-scale Asian debut on 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Pattaya, Chon Buri Province. The legendary Belgian electronic music phenomenon will bring its full-scale production to Thailand, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a World Class Event Hub Destination and strengthening global confidence in Thailand as a premier host of international events.
Following a successful roll out to school kids in late 2025 via the Level Trust, easyJet has expanded its crew uniform donation scheme, aiming to provide jobseekers with smart, professional clothing for interviews, work, and everyday use.
Qantas Frequent Flyer is introducing the most significant changes to earning and retaining status since the program’s inception, giving members the ability to roll over unused Status Credits and earn them through everyday spending for the first time. The changes, which follow extensive feedback from thousands of frequent flyers and leading loyalty experts, will be introduced progressively from later this year.
To mark Lufthansa’s 100th founding anniversary, the world’s largest passenger aircraft now also shines in a special blue design.Yesterday evening, the Airbus A380 landed at Munich Airport under flight number LH9901. It came from Shannon, Ireland, where it had been painted with an XXL crane and the lettering “1926 | 2026” and “100.”
flynas, the world’s leading low-cost carrier and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the availability of more than 1.7 million seats during Ramadan 1447H, marking a 20% increase in seat capacity compared to the same period last year, across its domestic and international network.
From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries • Tell us about a favourite break on an island in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher I’m a fan of the lesser-known beaches along the dramatic and rugged Glamorgan Heritage coastline ; Wick, Monknash and Nash Point. One of my favourite routes requires a scenic hike across fields and a precipitous scramble down Cwm Bach ladder. The reward is a gorgeous expanse of rocky beach with only the occasional distant naturist and huge stepped cliffs absolutely full of fossils, including some enormous ammonites. The nearby ancient Plough & Harrow feels like a step back in time and you’re being served beer in someone’s living room. P Thomas Continue reading...
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