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The Coalition of the Willing, a group of more than 30 nations supportive of Ukraine wants to resume civilian flights in Ukrainian airspace after a truce in the war between Kyiv and Moscow, according to the British daily “Telegraph”. Civilian flights in Ukraine were suspended after Russia launched a full-scale invasion in 2022.more

Strikes during the busy holiday period at Gatwick Airport have been suspended following an improved pay offer. Baggage screeners employed by ICTS had planned to walk out from August 22-26 – which includes a bank holiday weekend – and August 29 to September 2.more

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden fever and joint pain and is normally only found in Africa and southern Asia. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says more than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the first six months of this year, more than double than in the same period last year.more

Debates are underway in Brussels on a thorough amendment to EU Regulation EC 261 on air passenger rights, which paints an increasingly bleak picture for travellers. Legislators are considering extending delay thresholds to up to 6 hours and reducing compensation amounts.more

Independent Cottages has named this very old Gloucestershire village the country’s most scenic. The top rated village was… Bourton-on-the-Water in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds! more

The President of the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), Tomasz Chróstny, has obligated Booking.com to provide accurate information about whether the accommodation provider is a business or an individual, the Office announced. The company will implement changes and provide compensation to users who file complaints regarding the lack of information.more

Plans are moving ahead to create a new direct connection from London to the picturesque Durham coastline in the north of England. From December this year, trains will start stopping in the town of Seaham in County Durham, known for its dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and rich maritime history. And it's worth arriving hungry as the town has no fewer than 10 chippies, according to Google Maps.more

EU citizens waiting for the Home Office to decide their pre-Brexit residency status should not be removed from the UK if they make a short return visit abroad for business, leisure or family matters, the statutory body for EU citizens’ rights has said.more

Experts found sky high level of faecal bacteria contamination across UK airports and airplane toilets. The lab tests revealed the worrying levels of damaging bacteria, which experts have now warned could leave holidaymakers extremely ill before they have even got to their destination.more

Starting today, applications for biometric passports can be submitted at Wrocław Airport. The airport in Wrocław-Strachowice is the first in the country where this procedure can be completed. Until now, only temporary documents were issued here.more

The pilot of a plane flying from Barcelona to Porto yesterday fainted during the flight. The co-pilot managed to safely land the aircraft.more

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The historic Strand Lido in Gillingham, Kent, has been a favourite among locals for almost 130 years.more

Ryanair passengers will not be allowed to use printed boarding passes from November. Instead, they will have to present a digital boarding pass in the "myRyanair" app to check in.more

A charming historic town just three hours from London is absolutely full of welcoming pubs, independent boutiques and captivating heritage - so it's no wonder it's been named one of the UK's happiest places to live.more

For those of us in landlocked London, the closest thing to a beach is typically a warehouse filled with heaps of sand, a bartender concocting vibrant cocktails, and some second-rate David Guetta impersonator mumbling over a track. Luckily, we have several stunning beaches just a hop, skip and a jump away.more

Carbon passports could be introduced to restrict how frequently Britons are permitted to take overseas holidays, as part of efforts to tackle climate change.more

As announced yesterday by the European Commission, a digital system will be launched on October 12th to register the entries and exits of third-country nationals traveling to the European Union. This system will eliminate the need for passport stamps. Its goal is to increase the security of EU borders.more

Airlines are demanding answers from the air traffic control (ATC) provider NATS after a system outage grounded flights across the UK. NATS, which has apologised, said it had taken 20 minutes to resolve the issue by switching to a back-up system. It resulted in more than 150 flights being cancelled and thousands more being grounded on Wednesday.more

At airports that use a specific type of security scanner, the 100 ml limit on liquids carried in hand luggage will be lifted, according to EC spokeswoman Anna Kaisa Itkonen. There are 700 such devices in 21 EU member states. In Poland, they are used at airports in Lublin and Poznan.more

When planning a holiday, it’s wise to check these three things before you leave for the airport: your passport is in date, travel insurance is still valid and you’re travelling to somewhere safe according to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).more

In 2025, the Polish passport ranks seventh on the list of the world's most powerful passports. The American passport is in danger of falling out of the top ten, according to CBS News.more

UK travellers have been waiting almost 20 years for airports to scrap the 'temporary' hand luggage limit on liquids – a procedure that can cause long delays at security. New CT scanners have now been installed at many major UK airports, meaning there’s likely no need to remove electrical items or LAGs (liquids, aerosols and gels) at these airports.more

More than half of Britain's busiest airports have raised "kiss-and-fly" fees for cars dropping off passengers close to terminals, according to research from the RAC. The motoring group found 11 out of 20 UK airports had put up prices since last July, with Gatwick, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and Southampton joining Stansted in charging the top rate of £7 to park for a matter of minutes.more

Dutch airline KLM has test-introduced a new fare that does not include space for hand luggage. The consumer organisation warns that this solution is not only misleading for customers, but may also be contrary to EU law, the daily “Algemeen Dagblad” (“AD”) reported.more