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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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Border Control Behind the Times
Today’s travellers live in a digital world—but airports haven’t caught up. The IT Insights Report shows growing impatience with slow, manual, and paper-based airport processes. From check-in to border control, passengers want seamless, mobile-first experiences that match the rest of...
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London City Airport – Voted Number 1
London City Airport – Voted Number 1 London City Airport has been voted the Best Airport in the UK in the Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, reaffirming its reputation for speed, accessibility, and comfort — all just...
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Travel E Sims Going to Change Travel Abroad
Travel E Sim will Change Everything A new Spotlight Report from CCS Insight highlights a major shift in the mobile industry: the rapid rise of travel eSIMs, a development that could dramatically reshape the traditional roaming business long dominated by...
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AI Use in Travel Planning Soars as Bookings with Agents Decline
AI Use in Travel Planning Soars AI Use in Travel Planning Soars as Bookings with Agents Decline The number of Britons turning to artificial intelligence for travel inspiration and planning has risen sharply, according to ABTA’s Holiday Habits Report 2025–2026....
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Spain tops Europeans’ travel charts
Spain is once again the undisputed leader in European travel intent — commanding over 151 million flight searches for July and August alone. However, a fascinating trend: secondary cities and destinations gain momentum while top destinations stagnate. As European travellers...
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Lucky escape for travellers as Palma Airport roof collapses
Holidaymakers just arrived in Mallorca had a narrow escape after a roof collapsed in the arrivals area of Palma Airport. Glass and debris crashed onto the floor near the baggage reclaim area. An emergency alert was activated in the arrivals hall forcing...
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EU to revise flight compensation policy
EU countries have agreed to extend the time when passengers qualify for delay compensation from airlines. Those on short-haul flights will not be compensated until they are delayed for four hours or more under the new plans. Long-haul flight compensation begins from...
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UK airspace set for flight path shake-up
Plans to tweak ‘outdated’ UK flight paths could speed up journey times and ensure fewer delays, the government says. The UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) plans to review and revise flight routes across UK airspace. Some of these haven’t been updated for...
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Airline Gossip
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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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Ryanair Prime Member Offer
Check Prices Here Ryanair has launched its exclusive “Prime Member” monthly offer for October. This month, it is giving members €50 off return flights operating between 4 November to 18 December. The 48hr sale is now live and available only to...
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Jet2 adds Cyprus beach wedding ceremonies
Check Prices Here Jet2 is expanding its Jet2Weddings portfolio with an array of beach wedding venues across Cyprus. Jet2Weddings has inked partnerships with local authorities in Cyprus to enable it offer beach wedding ceremonies. The Jet2Weddings packages are paired with key Cyprus...
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EU proposes two free cabin baggage items
Check Prices Here The EU has railed against airlines’ ‘unjustified extra costs’ by tentatively adopting a proposal which will allow air travellers to bring two pieces of baggage into the cabin for free. It would allow a handbag or small backpack,...
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Ryanair to fine disruptive passengers
Check Prices Here Ryanair now intends to fine disruptive passengers who get kicked off a flight. It has introduced a £500 fine which is will impose on unruly passengers. The airline says it remains ‘committed to tackling unruly passenger behaviour...
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Ryanair annual profit down
Check Prices Here Ryanair Holdings reported a drop in full-year profit of €1.61 billion, due to weaker fares. However, passenger traffic was up 9% to a record 200 million despite ongoing delivery delays for Boeing aircraft. Average fares were down 7%...
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BA fined millions for baggage loader accidents
Check Prices Here British Airways was fined more than £3 million for what was described as negligence over the safety of aircraft loaders. Two aircraft loader suffered similar falls from televators which are used to load baggage on planes. This hydraulic typically...
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Holiday Transfer Extras
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