Traffic & Travel News

Labour has pledged to renationalise most railways saying the current model is 'broken'.The party says it will meet the pledge by bringing passenger services into public control as the contracts for current franchises expire.Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said there would still be a role for the private sector under the plans. However, rail minister Huw Merriman said the plans were "pointless" and "unfunded".Louise Haigh has said Labour will renationalise […]

France is a popular holiday destination for Britons but holidaymakers have been warned of major disturbance today.Britons with a flight booked into France or out of France should keep consulting travel advice as many have been cancelled.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned Britons: "It is being reported that on Thursday, April 25, 2024, flights across France will be disrupted, with many cancelled, following a call for strike action […]

Jet2 has just launched new flights and city breaks to beautiful Bergen, Norway.Britons from several major UK airports will be able to experience the charm of the second largest Norweigan city.Just yesterday, on April 25, 2024, flights took off for Bergen from Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport. The airline said: "The busy flights mark the first time that Jet2 has operated to Bergen in over 15 years, and it […]

Drivers are being warned of major traffic chaos this weekend with a number of high-profile road closures taking place.Many motorits around the UK may be looking to travel this weekend, although they could be hit with congestion and longer journeys.On Saturday, April 27, both directions of the M25 between Junctions 27 and 28 will be closed between 10pm and 5am.National Highways: South East have outlined a diversion route via the […]

Holidaymakers heading back to UK airports today may face delays, as easyJet issues a warning to travellers.Britons flying home have been warned that the process of getting out of the airport may be more laborious than usual.On easyJet's official website, the airline said: "We have been informed of a nationwide issue that is currently affecting all E-Gates at Passport Control in UK airports. "UK Border Force is deploying all available […]

Britons looking to get away next week may be impacted by strike action, Heathrow Airport has warned.The airport shared this warning with flyers so they can prepare for their trip accordingly.Heathrow Airport's official account posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Border Force officers at Heathrow plan to strike from Monday, April 29 to Thursday, May 2."We're supporting @ukhomeoffice with implementing their contingency plans. eGates will be open as usual, […]

A woman was forced to go to hospital after accidentally drinking coffee that was contaminated with bugs. The 21-year-old spent 36 hours in ICU after drinking the beverage from the vending machine at the Palma de Mallorca Airport.Reports from Balearic news outlet Ultima Hora said the woman, works for an airline company and, along with other colleagues, went to a machine to have a coffee on Monday. However, after noticing […]

As of today, Britons in Venice, Italy will incur a new fee. On April 25, 2024, the beautiful city imposed a tourist tax that will affect holidaymakers visiting on certain days of the year.In November 2023, it was announced that Venice would be introducing a pilot programme that involved charging day-trippers. From today, tourists in Venice will have to pay a fee to enter the popular city for the day. […]

The Shadow Finacial Secretary James Murray has claimed that "people know that things need to change" after the cost of train tickets has gone up. Speaking to GB News, Murray said: "We're setting out today our detailed plan for reforming the way that the railways would work because I think anyone who travels by rail or tries to travel by rail will know the problems that we face. "Cancellations are […]