Border guards at the UK's busiest airport, London Heathrow, began a four-day strike this morning in protest at changes to their working conditions.more
A significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will work when it kicks off in October. Almost two thirds of UK adults are unaware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) which is scheduled to launch later this year.more
A third UK airport has now lifted hand luggage restrictions on laptops and liquids in time for summer. Aberdeen International Airport is the latest airport to remove the requirement for passengers to limit liquids in hand luggage to 100ml and place them in clear plastic bags.more
Jet2 has signalled that post-pandemic price increases for holidays may be starting to ease heading into the summer as competition heats up across the sector.more
Flights from Heathrow Airport could never leave the tarmac as new workers at the West London airport threaten to strike over conditions and contracts. The union Unite has warned of delays, disruptions and even cancelled flights at Heathrow over the early May bank holiday as refuelling staff will walk out.more
Flixbus announced the opening of a new direct connection from Warsaw to London in May. Passengers will spend 27 hours on the route, of which two hours will be taken by ferry.more
Russians are disrupting GPS signals on thousands of passenger flights over Europe, jeopardising air traffic safety; the incidents particularly affect flights in the Baltic region, including to Poland, and to Turkey and Cyprus, the British daily The Sun reported yesterday.more
An app designed to reduce disruption for Brits travelling across the Channel will not be ready in time for a new EU border scheme, the boss of Eurostar has told the BBC. Under the much-delayed Entry Exit System (EES), non-EU citizens will need to register fingerprints and a photo at the border from October.more
Ryanair has hit back after a study suggested it often may not be the low-cost option. A study conducted by Which? found that while budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air often had the cheapest headline fares, both failed to return the lowest price when cabin bags and seat selection were added on.more
Italy, Spain and Greece are the most popular tourist destinations from Poland for this year's May holiday, according to Ryanair data. According to the carrier, flights to Italian and Greek islands are becoming increasingly popular.more
British tourists planning trips to Egypt and Morocco are being alerted to rapidly changing situations in the Middle East, following serious events over the weekend. The UK government has issued fresh travel guidance for those visiting these increasingly popular holiday spots known for their value resorts and hot climates.more
EasyJet has cancelled all flights from the UK to Israel for more than six months in the wake of the Iranian attack over the weekend. The airline said routes to Tel Aviv would be closed until 27 October and any customers booked onto flights before then would be offered a refund.more
New and more frequent rail services could be on the way for millions of Brits, as independent operators roll out plans to launch extra trains around the country.more
Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Residents in the Canary Islands are planning protests and strikes in a backlash against overtourism. Campaigners say the unsustainable influx of visitors is ruining life in the holiday hotspot. One activist group on the island of Tenerife has planned a hunger strike over the construction of two new hotels.more
The price of a UK passport will rise on Thursday, for the second time in just over 14 months. The cost of applying online to get a new or renewed adult passport will go up from £82.50 to £88.50 from midnight.
This 7% rise follows a 9% rise in February 2023. Consumer group Which? said travellers due to renew would "likely be shocked" by the hike.more
It’s important to take a look in advance with TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways among those with a policy – but this will be different from provider to provider. more
The Golden Beach Award 2024 competition selected the best beaches in the world. Number one is the beach on the island of Bora-Bora in French Polynesia, but the ranking includes one beach from Poland.more
A planned relaxation of rules around airline passengers carrying liquids in hand luggage has been delayed by a year.
The Government announced it has granted extensions to several large UK airports unable to meet its June 1 deadline to fully install new scanning technology.more
Hungarian airline Wizz Air has launched two new routes from Gdansk airport. Travellers will be able to fly to Valencia in Spain and Rome in Italy, the carrier announced on Tuesday.more
Stylishly dressed residents, the best boutiques and headquarters of exclusive fashion houses - Paris has been the capital of fashion for years. This status is confirmed by the latest list of the most fashionable cities in the world. The City of Lights was at its peak, leaving Tokyo and Dubai behind.more
An estimated 32 million British passport holders could potentially fall foul of post-Brexit rules on validity for travel to the European Union, it has emerged.more
Not long ago, the capital of Malopolska turned out to be the favourite place for both relaxation and fun for the English. It has now ranked as the second most recommended city for solo travellers. There can be no illusions, therefore, it will also be the ideal destination for those who like it bustling and crowded.more