Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Holidaymakers across the UK could be owed refunds in air passenger duty (APD) as the little-known fee is often not reclaimed, a new study has found. Brits who cancelled a booking,...
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MCE North & West Europe London, The United Kingdom
Join MCE North & West Europe to connect with event planners and suppliers, building partnerships at Mercure London Earls Court in Chelsea. At MCE North & West Europe, Europe Congress brings together top destinations and event suppliers in North and West Europe, offering international event planners the opportunity to meet new business partners in the...
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UK travel advice: Updated Foreign Office ‘Do Not Travel’ list
Although much of the news recently has been dominated by budgets and (potential) presidents, you may have heard some talk about storms and extreme weather recently. Hurricane season has been devastating for many Caribbean islands, storms Helene and Milton left communities in the south coast of the US without power for days, and now Spain...
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What does the Air Passenger Duty increase mean for cheap flights?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The UK government has announced an increase in air passenger duty (APD) in the autumn Budget – with passengers paying £2 more for the cheapest seats and 50 per cent more...
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United Kingdom (UK) visa services in South Africa are now available through VFS Global
VFS Global (www.VFSGlobal.com) are proud to announce that residents of South Africa, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres located in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Effective 22 October 2024, customers applying for a UK visa will be directed...
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Travel News: Budget Hits Holidaymakers With Flight Tax Hikes, Private Flights Targeted
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 Government issues updated travel advisory for 18 countries amid escalating Middle East tensions
The UK government has issued a fresh travel advisory, urging British nationals to reconsider travel to 18 popular destinations across the Middle East and North Africa. This advisory follows recent airstrikes by Israel targeting Iran and an escalating wave of conflict across the region. The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) updated its guidance on...
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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...