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A woman has died on an easyJet flight despite heroic efforts from fellow passengers to save her life.The 67-year-old passenger suffered a suspected cardiac arrest during the journey on Tuesday, March 25, while flying from Tenerife to Liverpool.Three passengers, including a nurse and a physiotherapist, performed CPR for nearly 50 minutes as the aircraft was diverted to northern Spain.The flight, which departed Tenerife at around 6.45pm, was rerouted to Santiago-Rosalía […]

British Airways has become the first airline to serve prestige cuvée English sparkling wine in its First cabin.The move sees the airline partnering with leading English wine producers, including Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Sugrue South Downs.From March 30, passengers travelling in First class can exclusively enjoy 1086 by Nyetimber Rosé 2014.Gusbourne's Fifty One Degrees North 2016 will be available from July, while Sugrue South Downs will feature from January 2026.The 1086 […]

Britons have been issued fresh guidance for Hungary, a popular tourist spot known for its beautiful architecture, culinary delights, vibrant culture, hot springs and thermal baths.This comes as the European destination passes new legislation that could potentially ban Pride marches in the country.The law, approved on March 19, would allow authorities to use facial recognition technology to identify participants in unsanctioned marches.This controversial measure has raised concerns among LGBT+ rights […]

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced a significant expansion of their Norway and Fjords programme for 2026, adding three new UK airport bases to their network.The holiday companies will now offer exclusive services from Belfast International, East Midlands and Liverpool John Lennon airports for the first time.The expansion also includes enhanced programmes from Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and London Stansted. This development means the companies will operate flights to Norway from a […]

Moving to another country is sure to take some getting used to, as you settle into a different culture and way of life. One man who lived in Spain shared what he found the most difficult during the first month. Speaking on the YouTube channel SpanishTravel, the expat said he quickly grew to understand and appreciate the way of life in Spain. But initially, he struggled to adapt - "from […]

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Myanmar, sending strong tremors across Thailand. Buildings in Bangkok have sustained damage from the seismic event, and hundreds of people in the tourism hotspot have been evacuated.Three fatalities have been confirmed following the collapse of a construction site in Chatuchak, while 81 remain trapped.In the wake of this, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued travel updates for both Myanmar and […]

Ryanair has announced a major expansion of its route network for Summer 2025, offering UK travellers more affordable options to explore Europe.The budget airline is adding numerous new destinations across multiple UK airports including East Midlands, Liverpool, Leeds Bradford, Norwich, Bristol and Scottish airports.The expansion will connect British holidaymakers with popular European destinations such as Budapest, Toulouse, Krakow, Madeira and Malta.This significant growth in Ryanair's UK operations aims to increase […]

Holidaymakers are being warned to prepare for a wave of new and increased tourist taxes in popular destinations for 2025.Travel experts have urged tourists to plan ahead as more countries introduce visitor levies to combat overtourism and protect local environments.​Edinburgh, Thailand, Greece, Italy and France are among the destinations implementing new or higher fees for visitors.Scotland's capital city Edinburgh has announced it will introduce the country's first tourist tax from […]

British travelers in Amsterdam, Netherlands, have been issued urgent guidance following a stabbing incident in the city's central Dam Square.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has released safety advice for those in the vicinity.Visitors to the Dutch capital were urged to remain vigilant and comply with any instructions from local police.The FCDO stated: "There has been a stabbing incident in Amsterdam Central Dam Square. There has been a stabbing […]