Nicholas Lyes of the RAC said: “Drivers should brace themselves for jaw-dropping prices when they drop their loved-ones off at the terminal. “Thankfully the proportion of airports hiking fees this year is lower than last year, but that will be little consolation as charges across the board have never been so high. “Drivers tempted to...
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When will the ETA launch? UK’s border system could face delays
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March. ADVERTISEMENT The UK is soon set to introduce the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), which will apply to visitors from destinations including Europe, Australia, the US and Canada. It requires tourists to gain permission to...
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UK issues urgent travel warning for 18 countries, reason is…
The advisory emphasised that ‘travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)’ The UK government has updated its travel advisory for 18 countries following recent airstrikes by Israel against Iran. Amid escalating conflict in Middle East, the UK Foreign Office advised citizens against travelling to...
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Gulf Air Launches New Daily Flights to Singapore from the UK – Travel Radar
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has launched a new daily service to Singapore, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion. The inaugural flight, departing from London Heathrow, took off on Sunday, October 27, 2024, amid celebrations at the boarding gate. Passengers on the first flight were treated to cupcakes...
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UK issues urgent travel warning for THESE countries: ‘Your insurance could be…’ | Today News
The UK government has updated its travel advisory for 18 countries after Israel’s recent military airstrikes against Iran. Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, United Kingdom’s Foreign Office warned travellers against venturing into several popular tourist spots. The UK government warned commuters against making travel plans to 18 countries. The warnings issued on October...
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Jet2 issues ‘we will contact you’ warning to Brits travelling to Spain
Jet2 has issued an alert for British tourists travelling to and from Spain. The firm acknowledged that a transport workers strike today (Monday, October 28) could cause disruption. The airline communicated that the industrial action is expected to cause disruptions across multiple Spanish locales and advised passengers to ‘allow plenty of time to arrive’ at...
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UK updates threat of ‘regional escalation’ on Cyprus travel advisory
The United Kingdom’s foreign office updated its threat of “regional escalation” in its official travel advisory for Cyprus. The ministry stated that “hostilities in the region and between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region”, while also noting the missile strikes carried out by Israel and Iran against each...
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‘I sold my house by accident when I was drunk – now I live on a narrowboat’
Despite barely a breath of wind, there was a flotilla of dinghies doing their best to race and I had to give way to them at the junction of the Soar and Trent. Rolt had the same experience, although when he cruised through this waterways’ crossroads there were also “numerous holiday-makers in minute pedal-driven craft...