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Holidaymakers Stranded Four Days After Global IT Outage
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A faulty IT update which led to the outage of over 8.5 million computers is expected to take weeks to recover. Last Friday, 19th July, more than 5,000 flights were cancelled with further delays and cancellations taking place over the weekend and into this week. Holidaymakers have been left stranded with many not able to […]
Holidaymakers face summer chaos as an aircraft shortage threatens flight cancellations
Airlines are facing a crisis this summer after hundreds of Boeing aircraft are recalled over safety concerns.
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Is it safe to travel to Egypt as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues?
Egypt has been a popular winter-sun holiday destination for many years, but with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict intensifying daily holidaymakers are concerned.
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How will the fires at Luton airport impact my travel insurance?
Luton airports terminal 2 car park has partially collapsed after catching fire. The fire broke out on Tuesday the 10th of October around 9pm, engulfing the car park.
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Holidaymakers warned to check their travel insurance for this crucial cover
Consumer awareness campaign, Which?, has found 4 in ten travel insurance policies do not cover holidaymakers if their travel plans are affected by airport or airline staff strikes.
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Summer is upon us; despite the dismal weather we appear to have been graced with recently. With the UK expecting yet more rainfall over the next few days…
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Airline giant, British Airways, cancels more than 100 flights
British Airways has not had the best of starts since borders reopened following the pandemic. Following a chaotic Easter Bank Holiday, the airline giant has now cancelled over 100 flights.
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Latest Government Quarantine Measures And How It Will Affect Your Holiday
The government has confirmed details on its latest quarantine measures. This includes fines rule breakers could face and the quarantine hotel cost.
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UK Introduces Quarantine Hotel Requirement
The UK government has recently announced that any Brits returning from countries on the ‘red list’ must quarantine in selected hotels for up to 10 days before returning home, “without exemption”.
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CAA Extends Refund Credit Note Deadline
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently announced that it will extend ATOL protection for any new Refund Credit Notes (RCNs) issued up until the end of March.
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Airlines Call For UK-USA Flights To Resume
Airline officials in the UK and USA have called for a Covid-19 testing trial to take place to help resume international flights.
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Virgin Atlantic Takes To The Skies Again
After a very uncertain few months, Virgin Atlantic has started flying again! The re-start comes just a week after the airline was close to the brink.
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Emirates Amends Refund Policy Amid COVID-19
Passengers who had flights booked with Emirates airlines were initially offered travel vouchers causing frustration for those who simply wanted a refund.
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British Airways to Suspend Over 36,000 Staff amid COVID-19 Crisis
As travelling abroad becomes a thing of the past – for the time being at least- several major airlines have been forced to cut services…
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Holidaymakers Face Uncertainty as BA Closes Call Centre
Passengers now face uncertainty after being told not to call or message British Airways, Britain’s flagship airline, unless they are travelling…
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Holidaymakers Face Uncertainty as BA Closes Call Centre
Passengers now face uncertainty after being told not to call or message British Airways, Britain’s flagship airline, unless they are travelling…
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Etihad Travel Restrictions Leaves Thousands of Passengers Stranded
As the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises British holidaymakers to return home before borders begin to close, Etihad suspends all flights…
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Flight cancellations: Passengers stranded by Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2
A number of airlines have cancelled flights amid the COVID-19 outbreak, but what does this mean for holidaymakers who need to make the return journey home?
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British Airways Cancels Flights to Italy Amid Coronavirus Crisis
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has risen to 7,375 in Italy since Sunday 8th March 2020, and the death toll currently stands at 366.
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Flybe has gone bust, but what cover are you entitled to?
On Thursday 5th March 2020, UK airline Flybe announced they had gone into administration, causing major travel disruptions for thousands of passengers.
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2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
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2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
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100ml Limits Scrapped: What Are The New Rules?
Last year London City Airport ditched the 100ml liquid rule and this year both Luton Airport and London’s Heathrow are planning to follow suit.
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