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Flights: Plane passenger alarmed when woman does this to her body in airport lounge Flights and holidays can require plenty of advance preparation for many travellers. Holidaymakers are often keen to stock up on items they’ll need for their trip. They may also head to the beauticians or hairdressers to make sure they look their best for the jolly. The ...

Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling remains steady – could election changes affect it? The pound to euro exchange rate remained “rangebound” after showing the most growth in a month on Tuesday. GBP has remained at the improved rate despite “sub-forecast inflation data,” said experts. October’s UK inflation figure hit a three-year low at 1.5 percent, it was revealed yesterday. ...

Flights: The shocking time passengers are still allowed to smoke on planes Travelling by plane comes with its own set of rules imposed for safety and security. One of the most well-known rules is that there is strictly no smoking allowed on board. However, some passengers may have noticed that there is often still an ashtray in the toilets on ...

Royal travel: The Queen was once banned from travelling to this eastern country – why? Luckily, the Queen has not missed out on many trips since then. Introduced into the Royal Family by Edward VIII, the Royal Plane is estimated to have flown 12,000 flights a year by the 1980s. Having benefitted from the aeroplane her entire life, The Queen ...

Cruise secrets: Cruise ship worker reveals why you should never do this friendly gesture The main symptoms of norovirus are: feeling sick, diarrhoea and being vomiting, explained the heath body. You may also have: a high temperature of 38C or above, a headache and aching arms and legs. Self-professed veteran cruiser Dave Dutton revealed in his book How to be ...

Flights: Plane passenger horrified when she spots this vile sight above her head Flights are rarely that comfortable if you’re travelling in Economy Class on a plane. Passengers often go to great lengths to get themselves into the best position. However, many people are of the opinion that attempts to get cosy should not come at a cost to others. ...

One luggage mistake travellers make that increases risk of theft and damage Passengers often clip a padlock onto the zip of their suitcase, securing the fasten in place with a key, and ensuring peace of mind that no one will break-in. However, one airline worker recently revealed that this isn’t necessarily beneficial in protecting your bags at all. Instead, they ...

Watch: Flight delayed 20-minutes because of this surprising passenger Flight delays are the stuff of traveller’s nightmares, though they can be fairly frequent. Whether its engine troubles or a ground staff hold up, there are all kinds of reasons why a flight may not depart on time. However, one flight in Russia recently faced a 20-minute delay for something rather ...

Google Maps: Mysterious ‘Scientology’ markings found in New Mexico forest – what are they? Elsewhere in the world, another oddity was spotted from above by an eagle-eyed viewer, though this time in Beijing. When the camera was pulled back to reveal an aerial view of the entire city, an weird, blue presence appears to be hovering over large sections of ...

Cruise: Sir Richard Branson reveals what ‘fun’ to expect on new Virgin Voyages ship Cruise holidays are to enjoy a fresh look at the hands of Sir Richard Branson next year. Branson’s famous Virgin brand is branching out to cruises with new line Virgin Voyages. In 2020 cruise fans will be able to sail on the 110,000 gross tonne, Italian-built ...