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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has called for a two-drink ban on alcoholic beverages at airports, in a bid to tackle the rise in violent disorder on flights.Speaking to media, O'Leary said: "We need to have a ban on airports not selling alcohol, but limiting the amount of alcohol that can be sold to any passenger to two alcoholic drinks. "So in the same way that you have to show your […]

Sir Tim Martin has hit back at claims of complaints from airport authorities or airlines over his Wetherspoons pubs in terminal buildings. It comes after group chief executive of Ryanair Michael O’Leary called for a two drinks per passenger limit at airport bars to curb drunken disorder on flights.Now, Sir Tim has said Wetherspoons’ airport pubs derived only 33 per cent of sales from alcohol over the last four weeks, […]

Expats relocating to Europe are usually drawn to Portugal and Spain for their idyllic climate.Since the pandemic, Britons have been flocking to both countries in search of a better quality of life. According to relocation experts at Expat Everywhere, however, Spain takes the crown as the country with the highest quality of life, for various reasons.Josh and Kalie acknowledged that both countries tick most of the boxes expats look for […]

Kenya is a popular holiday destination, famous for the Masai Mara, the Samburu National Park, Mount Kenya and Mombasa, a beautiful coastal beach city.But despite it being a loved travel destination, some serious health risks come with a trip there. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advised Britons on how they can stay safe.Holidaymakers were told: "Before you travel, check that your destination can provide the healthcare you may […]

Jet2CityBreaks has expanded its Discover More collection to Marrakech and Krakow, giving travellers the chance to discover the cities’ top hotspots in a day.The initiative's launch has come on the back of growing demand for discovery-based holidays. The full programme will include getaways to:Birmingham (two weekly flights operating from October 4th 2024 right through to November 14th 2025)Glasgow (two weekly flights operating from 4th November 2024 until 28th April 2025, […]

The man leading Tenerife’s anti-tourism protests has sparked outrage after it was revealed he was born in Wales.Brian Harrison, 57, who originally hails from Bridgend, is campaigning to tax holidaymakers coming to the popular Spanish island.Harrison, who is secretary general of Salvar La Tejita, is calling for curbs on the number of holidaymakers allowed to come to the Canaries.Salvar La Tejita was set up in 2016 to protest after a […]

A disabled former athlete travelling on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train was forced to “crawl” out of the carriage as there was no assistance to help them off.Tanni Grey-Thompson, a former Paralympian, was travelling from Leeds to London on Monday night. The retired wheelchair racer was heading down to the capital ahead of a trip to Paris to watch the Paralympics the following day.The 55-year-old arrived in Kings […]

When deciding where to retire, Britons often have three things at the forefront of their minds; affordability, sun, and healthcare. Many countries tick these boxes, but researchers believe one takes the crown for its affordability. According to relocation consultant Kristin, Peru is an excellent place to build a new life as a retiree, and for several reasons. In a recent clip, the expatriation expert named several perks of living in […]

Restaurants in Lisbon are reportedly charging tourists higher prices in restaurants compared to what they charge the locals.This could affect millions of holidaymakers as Lisbon received almost 6.5 million foreign guests in 2023, according to Statista.A lower price for locals eating the same dishes is "transmitted verbally, in whispers or indicated on menus placed in inconspicuous or even hidden areas", according to a report by the Portuguese weekly newspaper Expresso.Industry […]