Travel

Ryanair, Jet2 and other passengers could face flying tax

Posted by September 17, 2024

UK travellers flying with airlines such as Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2, and TUI could face a new jet fuel tax which experts claim could generate a whopping £6 billi

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Campaign group urges UK gov to start taxing aviation fuel

Posted by September 17, 2024

Campaign group Transport & Environment is urging the UK government to start taxing aviation fuel, claiming £5.9 billion could have been raised in 2023 if i

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Agatha Christie hotel scraps sale plans after securing funding for…

Posted by September 16, 2024

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The Gen Z travel trends that could ruin your next…

Posted by September 16, 2024

Other social media fads in which travel influencers have been unwittingly auditioning for the Darwin Awards include flocking to

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New UK electronic travel authorisation could cost £5bn in annual…

Posted by September 16, 2024

Proposed by the former Conservative administration and now adopted by the new Labour government, the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is an online docum

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Foreign Office issues new travel warning after floods in popular…

Posted by September 16, 2024

Holidaymakers planning a trip to Austria have been issued an urgent travel warning by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) after sever

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London’s DLR trains told to slow down following safety concerns

Posted by September 16, 2024

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Consultation launches to improve active travel around Crossgates

Posted by September 16, 2024

Local residents, schools and businesses are being asked to feedback on proposals to improve walking and cycling routes around the Crossgates area. 

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‘Breathtaking’ Italian region is the perfect alternative to pricey Santorini

Posted by September 16, 2024

Renowned for its distinctly Mediterranean look, Santorini also benefits from an attractive regional climate with warm summers and mild, rainy winters.Visitors c

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Jet2 holidaymakers warned to avoid these seats if they fall…

Posted by September 16, 2024

Jet2 holidaymakers are advised to steer clear of certain seats if they have specific discomforts they wish to avoid. They should also steer clear if they are pr

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Mallorcans will need a new visa to enter the UK

Posted by September 16, 2024

The UK Home Office has announced dates for the worldwide roll out of its Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme. The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA

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Ryanair issues warning to those travelling from major UK airport…

Posted by September 16, 2024

Ryanair has issued a warning to those travelling to and from Manchester airports today (September 16).The low-budget airline made the announcement, via its webs

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