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Heathrow delays: Passengers slam RAF ‘arrogance’ after airspace closure disruption The closure of airspace which began around 9am on Friday, lasted for approximately 20 minutes and resulted in at least four Heathrow-bound British Airways flights and a Virgin Atlantic flight forced to land at other airports including Luton, Gatwick and Stansted. Other flights were also delayed, resulting in planes “stacked” ...

Packing mistakes cruise-goers should avoid – don’t take these forbidden items Luckily, there are some mistakes that are made which can be easily avoided. A Royal Caribbean fan blog, dedicated to fans of the cruise line, have provided cruisers with their advice on packing and the mistakes that one should avoid when embarking on a cruise adventure. “Luggage gets tossed ...

Travel expert reveals how you can fly in a premium class for ‘a quarter of the price’ Holiday season is right around the corner and many Britons are kick-starting their year by booking a summer vacation. While the idea of kicking back and relaxing in business class is a nice thought, the reality can be a costly burden. However, one ...

Flights: British Airways has ‘more CO2 emissions per passenger’ than rivals, study finds British Airways emits “more CO2 emissions per passenger than rival airlines,” a new investigation has said. Flying with BA can increase CO2 emissions by up to 45 per cent per passenger when compared to rival airlines on the same UK routes, the Which? Travel investigation claimed. Consequently, ...

Prince Charles: Future King refuses to do this simple move when travelling Prince Charles has visited countries all over the world as a key member of the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth’s son has travelled alone as well as by the sides of his two wives – the late Princess Diana and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, 72. Consequently, he’s had plenty ...

Flight secrets: Pilot reveals why cabin lights must be dimmed for take-off and landing Passengers travelling on night flights may notice that the cabin lights dim on take-off and landing, however, are switched back on once the plane is cruising. Though many travellers may not even question the decision or may have concluded their own theories, it turns out this ...

Martin Lewis warning: Travel without this must-have risks major consequence Martin Lewis has warned Britons about the urgency of purchasing travel insurance. While many people wait until just before their departure to invest in a policy, Mr Lewis has stated this is not a wise decision. Appearing on Good Morning Britain, the money saving expert advised travellers purchase insurance “ASAB” ...

Pound to euro exchange rate: Pound sees minor boost ahead of Brexit deadline The pound is trading modestly against the Euro after markets priced in a higher chance to the Bank of England cutting rates. The news follows “lacklustre” inflation results, however with little in the way of major political decisions this week, it is thought the pound will continue ...

Hotel secrets: Travellers reveal simple move to make this activity better in your room Hotel stays are the choice of many people on their holidays. There are hotels to meet nearly every budget and need out there. However, even tip-top hotel rooms can have something wrong with them. However, travellers have taken to social media to share their advice for ...

Ryanair luggage: Secret loophole could see you paying lower baggage fees Budget airline Ryanair offers astonishingly low-cost air travel with flights often selling for as little as £4.99 However, the airline managed to make up the cost in other ways. One of these areas is charging passengers who want to travel with more than just hand luggage. Not only does ...