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British holidaymakers jetting off to France this winter could face major transport disruptions from November 21, with threats of extended action into the Christmas period. The coordinated action by all four of France's major rail unions threatens to cause significant disruption during one of the busiest travel seasons.Union leaders have warned that if their demands are not met, they will launch a "longer and stronger strike" from December 11, potentially […]

Nothing quite prepares you for the moment a killer shark emerges from the murky water, charging towards you with a sadistic look in its eyes.I backed away hastily, forgetting momentarily I was actually in a cage.The three-metre-long copper shark, a species responsible for a number of attacks on humans, forcefully poked its large nose inside the cage, close enough that I could reach out and touch it - I didn't […]

Holidaymakers in or heading to Málaga or Barcelona have been issued new guidance due to extreme weather.Aena, the airport operator that manages Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, provided passengers with an "adverse weather" warning on its official website.This currently reads: "If you plan to fly to/from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport or Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, check the status of your flight with your airline."On […]

Almost 3,000 people have been evacuated from areas near the Guadalhorce River in Malaga as Spain braces for yet more torrential rainfall.Officials have issued urgent warnings to both locals and tourists in the Costa del Sol region, urging them to avoid travel due to an "extreme risk" of flooding.The evacuation comes as weather alerts in the area were elevated from yellow to red, with authorities calling for "maximum caution" from […]

Britons jetting off to Indonesia have been issued a travel warning after several flights were grounded due to volcanic eruptions. An ash cloud has caused significant disruptions at Denpasar Airport, in Bali, due to volcanic activity on Flores, located approximately 500km east of the tourist hotspot. Multiple flights scheduled for Wednesday have been impacted, leaving passengers scrambling to make alternative arrangements.Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia have grounded more than a […]

Jet2 is set to spark an "air war" at Luton Airport after setting out plans to launch operations from easyJet's home base in just four months.The Leeds-headquartered carrier will establish its 13th UK base at the Bedfordshire airport, offering flights to 17 destinations across Europe and the Mediterranean.The move is set to ramp up competition in an already-crowded market as it looks to make a dent in a sector dominated […]

Anti-Airbnb protests have erupted in Milan as locals take aim at holiday rental properties, vandalising key boxes and placing protest stickers across the city.The campaign group Chiediamo Casa led the latest wave of demonstrations over the weekend, targeting key safes that allow tourists access to their rented accommodation.Protesters affixed stickers declaring "Less short lets, more houses for all" to properties throughout Milan, whilst promoting their slogan "This city is not […]

Wizz Air passengers have been left bracing for potential travel chaos as pilots and cabin crew in Italy prepare for a 24-hour strike later this month. The industrial action, confirmed by the Italian Ministry of Transport, will run from midnight on November 29 until midnight on November 30.Travel experts are warning that the disruption could extend beyond Italy, affecting flights across the airline's entire network throughout the weekend.The strike is […]

Eleven people have been left injured after a Lufthansa flight encountered severe turbulence whilst travelling over the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.The Boeing 747-8, carrying 329 passengers and 19 crew members, was en route from Buenos Aires to Frankfurt when the incident occurred.The aircraft had departed from Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport and was flying through an intertropical convergence zone when it experienced the brief but intense turbulence."Unfortunately, five passengers and […]