Traffic & Travel News

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans to expand Luton Airport, despite a recommendation from the Planning Inspectorate to reject the proposal over environmental concerns.The decision will allow the Bedfordshire airport to nearly double its annual passenger capacity from 18 million to 32 million by the mid-2040s.The expansion includes building a new terminal, extending the current airfield platform, and developing new airside and landside facilities.The approval comes after the decision […]

British Airways has expanded its global network this week by relaunching routes to Kuala Lumpur and Tbilisi, marking a significant milestone in reconnecting the UK with both regions.The flag carrier touched down in Kuala Lumpur for the first time in five years, with the inaugural flight departing London Heathrow on April 1.The airline has also welcomed Tbilisi back into its route network, after its last scheduled service to the Georgian […]

Spain is an extremely popular destination among British expats - and it's easy to see why. Famed for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, low cost of living and slow pace of life, the European hotspot makes a refreshing change from the UK.But no place is perfect and, despite the country's many positives, there are also some downsides to living in Spain.A British expat took to TikTok to share […]

British Airways has overhauled its boarding process by significantly reducing the number of boarding groups to create a more streamlined experience for passengers.The UK flag carrier has cut its previous nine-group system down to just five groups for long-haul flights and four for short-haul journeys.This change represents a major simplification of a system that was introduced in 2017.The original nine-group approach, while intended to reduce overcrowding, often had the opposite […]

Moving abroad is an attractive concept for many Britons who are looking for warmer weather, a slower pace of life and new opportunities.For those who want to stay close to their families, destinations such as Spain and Portugal prove to be popular choices.But for those who aren't put off by distance - or very long-haul flights - sunny, stunning Australia is a tempting proposition.Founder of Hostel Gigs Rich Maw has […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has provided updated travel information for holidaymakers heading to Greece. This comes as extreme weather has hit parts of the country and could continue this summer.Flash flooding and storms have battered the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes, with seven people rescued from floodwater.The islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos experienced increased seismic activity in early 2025. Greece is a popular […]

Britons have been told to expect Italy travel chaos as easyJet flight attendants prepare to strike on Wednesday, April 9.The Italian Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport confirmed that the strike will take place between 10:30am and 2:30pm. It will involve flight attendants belonging to the Italian Federation of Transport Workers (FILT), the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) and the Italian Union of Transport (UIL).According to the experts at AirAdvisor, […]

Travellers planning to journey between London and the Netherlands face disruption as direct Eurostar trains to Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be temporarily suspended.The suspension is due to essential works at Amsterdam Centraal station. Alternative travel options will be available for passengers during this period.The suspension will run from March 29 to April 22, 2025, with direct services resuming on April 23."No direct trains will run between London and Amsterdam or […]

As the weather starts to improve, many Britons will be looking forward to long walks exploring the UK. New research has revealed the most popular coastal walks, with Scotland's Isle of Skye and Aberdeen topping the list as the most searched-for destinations.Isle of Skye leads with 1,610 monthly UK searches, whilst Brighton boasts an impressive 3.6 million Instagram geotags.The study, conducted by clothing retailer FatFace, analysed the coastal walks with […]