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Ryanair may mark up their basic prices by 10 per cent on last year following a shortage of operational planes, the airline’s boss has warned.A delay in Boeing aircraft deliveries could force the Irish company to axe flights on high-frequency routes in the coming months. Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has forecast a 10 per cent jump in the budget airline’s ticket prices by summertime.He warned that limitations in available […]

Flights to Milan have been removed from Southend Airport just weeks before they were due to come into operation.Southern bosses confirmed in January that they have partnered with Aeroitalian to launch near-daily flights to Milan Bergamo. However, a spokesperson for the airport confirmed the flights have now been taken off sale and cancellations are currently underway.The flights between the Italian and UK capitals were due to start on March 25 […]

British motorists are being warned of new driving law changes that have been introduced over the past four weeks that could impact how they travel.New rules were introduced for HGV drivers, expats and owners of petrol and diesel cars, with further law changes set to be rolled out in March.In addition to new number plate rules, the UK will also see the rollout of the Budget, where Chancellor Jeremy Hunt […]

Tourists were left imprisoned on a cruise ship after a number of passengers onboard contracted an illness, with first reports suggesting it could have been cholera.At least 15 people on the Norwegian Dawn were isolated with a stomach illness that has been found to have been gastroenteritis with port authorities now granting permission for the ship to dock in Port Louis, Mauritius.The director of the Mauritius Ministry of Health revealed […]

British airspace is set to change, with 25-mile 'motorways' being created in the sky.New plans could save time and fuel, reduce delays and cut noise for many villages and towns under flight paths.The current system, which dates back to the 1950s, means that aircrafts rarely take the shortest route between two airports, often zig-zagging along the way.This is because of restrictions that have grown up thanks to vested interests and […]

A priest was targeted in a bizarre attack after a suspected mafia hitman added bleach to communion wine.Father Felice Palamara has long spoken out about organised crime in southern Italy.While the parish priest was leading mass in the town of Cessaniti in the southern region of Calabria, he noticed strange smell from the flasks that contained water and wine.The mass itself was taking place in the stronghold of the powerful […]

Several airlines are charging higher fees for baggage space and other extras, adding hefty sums to ticket costs.Base fees for bag check-ins are being increased for passengers who pay at the airport rather than online.Several airlines that follow this price structure, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, have increased their fees for extra luggage.The difference in luggage charges was introduced as a way to incentivise flyers to process […]

Southern Rail and Thameslink have been hit by a signal failure as thousands of passengers face rush hour travel chaos. A "major signal fault" at around 4am this morning resulted in disruption to networks as "no trains" were expected to run until further notice. Passengers, including commuters and holidaymakers, were warned not to travel due to the fault. Some services resumed at 7am but Gatwick Express trains continue not to […]

Cities in Europe dominated the list of the best places to go for a relaxing city break.A beautiful destination in Iceland took the number one spot. Reykjavik ranked at the top of the list in the MoneySuperMarket Serene Cities Index. The report stated: "When it comes to a relaxing city break, Reykjavik in Iceland topped the list thanks to its high air quality, abundance of green space, low pollution levels, […]