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Heathrow Security News
What’s changed at London Heathrow Airport 1. All passenger security checkpoints now use advanced CT scanners Heathrow has completed the installation of next-generation computed tomography (CT) scanners at every terminal security lane the first major airport in the world to...
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New Records for London Airports
London Heathrow recorded its busiest full year ever for passenger traffic in 2025, handling nearly 84.5 million passengers, slightly surpassing the total from 2024. The airport set passenger records in nine of the 12 months and marked its busiest single...
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Ibiza Short Term Rentals Halved
Short-term tourist rentals on Ibiza almost halved in 2025 compared with a year earlier, according to a Reuters report, as Spain’s crackdown on holiday homes and overtourism began to take effect. The supply of short-term rentals on the island is...
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Portugal Suspends New EES Border Controls at Lisbon Airport After Severe Delays
Portugal Suspends New EES Border Controls at Lisbon Airport After Severe Delays Portugal has suspended the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport for at least three months following major disruption to passenger processing....
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London City Introducing Drop Off Charges
London City Airport to Introduce £8 Drop-Off Fee London City Airport is just days away from introducing a new passenger drop-off charge, becoming the last major UK airport to roll out the now widespread fee. From 6 January 2026, drivers...
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Flight Prices Set to Rise in 2026
Manchester Airport has warned holidaymakers that trips booked for 2026 will “inevitably” cost more, as airports face sharp rises in property taxes. Manchester is among the worst-affected airports following changes to the business rates calculation system. Its property tax bill...
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Jet2 Starts Winter Programme
Just over a month after announcing the launch of award-winning flights and holidays from London Gatwick, Jet2 have today put their first ever Winter programme on sale for 2026/2027 from their newest and 14th UK airport base, with winter sun,...
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Doncaster Airport Re-opening
Doncaster Sheffield Airport Reopening Secures Major Funding Boost Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) have taken a significant step forward after City of Doncaster councillors approved a £57 million loan to support initial costs. The decision follows months of...
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Pets Classed as Luggage
The European Court of Justice has ruled that pets lost during air travel are legally treated like checked baggage, limiting compensation to the same amount as lost luggage—around €1,800. The case stemmed from a Spanish woman whose dog went missing...
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Hotel Price – Cheaper ‘On-Line’ than in the Hotel itself
We tried to book a nice Medplaya hotel in the centre of Benidorm today in the actual reception. The young lady gave us the cheapest price she was allowed to give, and at the same time we checked the same...
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Airline Gossip
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Ryanair & Starlink: Is Inflight Wi-Fi Worth It?
Ryanair has ruled out installing Starlink internet on its aircraft, saying most passengers are unwilling to pay for Wi-Fi on its short, low-cost flights. Chief executive Michael O’Leary argues that adding satellite antennas would increase fuel costs and clash with...
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Wizz Air to Launch Five New Routes from Luton
Wizz Air has announced the launch of six new leisure routes from London Luton Airport, expanding its network from the base ahead of the summer season. The new services follow the airline’s acquisition of airport slots vacated by TUI after...
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Ryanair Special Offers
Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever seat sale, offering more than 10 million discounted seats for Summer 2026 to customers who book early. The sale covers flights across the airline’s network of more than 235 destinations, including popular beach locations such...
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Easyjet Adds More Seats
easyJet has today launched its Big Seat Release, putting more than 25 million seats on sale for travel between 19 October 2026 and 31 January 2027, including flights over October half term and the Christmas holidays. The release includes more...
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Easyjet Profits Up
EasyJet posted a jump in annual profits, citing high demand for package holidays. The company’s pre-tax profit was up 9% to £665 million in the year ending 30 September. This was despite an uncertain geopolitical and economic landscape over the...
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Jet2 starting from Gatwick
The new base—Jet2’s 14th in the UK—will house five aircraft and is expected to create hundreds of new jobs, including roles for pilots, cabin crew and ground staff. Jet2 is set to begin operations at London Gatwick, marking its first-ever...
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Eastern Airways in Administration
Eastern Airways Grounds All Flights as Airline Faces Collapse Eastern Airways has scrapped all flights and warned passengers not to travel to airports as the regional carrier teeters on the brink of collapse. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) confirmed...
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Finnair Replacing Seat Covers on Eight A321 Aircraft
Finnair is replacing approximately 1,700 seat covers across eight of its Airbus A321 aircraft to ensure full compliance with all fire safety requirements. On Monday, 13 October, Finnair temporarily suspended operations of these aircraft after being informed by the manufacturer...
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Ryanair Flight Running Out of Fuel
Check Prices Here Ryanair Flight Lands in Manchester With Just Minutes of Fuel Remaining Amid Storm Amy An investigation has been launched after a Ryanair flight from Italy to Scotland was forced to divert to Manchester and landed with only...
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EU Challenges Spain Over Airline Fines
Check Prices Here Spain vs Brussels: When Protecting Consumers Becomes a European Offence The European Commission’s decision to open infringement proceedings against Spain over its fines on low-cost airlines reads like a cautionary tale for any government daring to stand...
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Villa Holidays
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Jet2 Villa Holidays
Check Prices Here Jet2 Villas For the freedom of your own space and the perks of a package holiday, choose...
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Belvilla Holidays
Check Prices Here Belvilla roots date back to 1980. With over 40 years of knowledge and experience behind it, Belvilla...
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Top Villa Holidays
Check Prices Here Top Villa Holidays Top Villas is one of the world’s leading luxury villa rental specialists boasting a...
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Transfers & Taxis
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Holiday Transfer Extras
Holiday Extras! Holiday Extras is the UK’s market leader for travel extras – we turn trips into holidays by helping travellers find the best airport hotels, airport parking, airport lounges,...
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Shuttle Direct Transfers
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Holiday Taxis
HolidayTaxis Offer a worldwide transport service, offering you airport to city and resort transfers in over 21,000 destinations in over 150 countries around the world. We provide a wide range...
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