Travel

Holidays: How to explore wonders of the world from home with these seven virtual tours Holidays are often the light at the end of the tunnel for many Britons. What’s more, heading to the wonders of the world is often on the bucket list of many people. However, with coronavirus crushing any hopes of travel in the coming week, foreign ...

Dubai warning: UK government issues new travel alert for UAE amid coronavirus lockdown The FCO shared its advice to those Britons unable to leave the UAE. If you cannot leave the UAE at this time, you should: – Follow the advice of local authorities, including local measures to help minimise your risk of exposure to coronavirus – Find accommodation that’s ...

Wanderlust: Inspiration for your next escape with some of Europe’s most picturesque cities With plenty of time as the current lockdown measures plod on, why not use the extra hours to dream up your next big escape. To help with the planning, Express.co.uk has compiled five of Europe’s most picturesque cities ideal for that first escape. Paris, France It comes ...

Aircraft mechanic dubs plane passengers ‘filthy animals’ for these disgusting reasons From cabin crew to cleaners, flight crew witness all manner of things left behind by passengers who have recently disembarked. Often, flight mechanics are called in to fix issues before the cleaners even get to the plane, opening them up to a world of disgusting findings. However, it isn’t ...

Hand luggage: How to avoid cabin baggage fees – your phone could be the key Airlines across the world are now enforcing stringent hand luggage policies for passengers. Often this results in travellers unexpectedly being lumped with fees for oversized and overweight bags, some of which have to be checked in at the last minute. Of course, the one way ...

Coronavirus fights: Scottish airports remain open despite UK lockdown – why? As coronavirus send the world into lockdown, airport closures have become rife, and airlines are struggling to stay afloat for the future. Airports including Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester have all taken extreme measures to close terminals and runways due to the sudden drop in traffic. Meanwhile, airlines including British ...

Cruises: When will cruise lines across the globe resume their voyages? – Full list here With ocean and river cruises being temporarily suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, many are left wondering when cruise services will start back up again. People around the globe with summer cruises booked are wondering whether they will be voyaging across the high seas ...

Heathrow Airport: Runway closes as air traffic plummets in major blow to airline industry The major international airport is known as the second busiest in the world for passenger traffic, but recently it has suffered a blow from the coronavirus. As the global total of cases for coronavirus hits over one million, the travel industry has taken a huge hit ...

Travel plans ruined by disruptions? Expert reveals how to get your money back & get home According to the CAA: “The EU law on flight compensation uses the term ‘extraordinary circumstances’ to refer to situations where delays or cancellations have been caused by things that are not the responsibility of the airline. “If extraordinary circumstances apply, you are not entitled ...

Clardige’s hotel shuts after 200 years – but opens its luxury rooms to some special guests While the website usually pairs holidaymakers with places to stay during their travel, Airbnb has switched direction amid the global pandemic. Working closely with the NHS, hosts with entire homes are being given cleanliness protocols that they must abide by to ensure the safety ...