Traffic & Travel News

A Ryanair flight was forced to abort take-off just seconds before leaving the runway yesterday due to a technical issue.Flight FR9378 to Seville, which was scheduled to depart Birmingham Airport a little before 1pm on Thursday, came to an abrupt halt on the runway after a warning light appeared in the cockpit.The aircraft was forced to return to the gate following the false start, leaving passengers concerned and frustrated by […]

Britons have been issued a travel warning for Indonesia as the UK Government advises against travel to a specific area.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) told Britons not to visit within seven kilometres of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki.Holidaymakers were told: "FCDO advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara Province."This is an exclusion zone put […]

Britons heading to Athens today are being urged to take essential safety precautions during their visit to the Greek capital.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has offered advice to Rangers supporters heading to the city for Thursday's crucial Uefa Europa League clash with Olympiacos.With thousands of loyal fans expected to make the journey, security measures are paramount for those attending the game at the Karaiskakis Stadium.The fixture represents a […]

Ryanair has issued an apology to passengers following widespread flight delays across Europe on Thursday due to air traffic control staff shortages.The disruption is affecting all European airlines, despite flight volumes currently running five per cent below 2019 levels.The airline noted that whilst there had been no French air traffic control strikes this summer, ATC services continue to underperform across the continent."These repeated flight delays due to ATC mismanagement are […]

Drivers are in uproar after being blocked from using their driveways after their council installed bollards along a new cycle route outside their homes.The bollards - which the council calls "wands" - have been put in place to stop cars parking on the newly-laid bike lanes.But affected residents who live next to the route say the bollards have made getting in and out of their driveway "dangerous" and a "nightmare", […]

London Underground passengers have been warned to brace for commuter chaos in the capital later this week.Despite the RMT calling off its strike action, Aslef is planning a two-day walkout on November 7 and November 12.Aslef, which represents around 2,000 Underground drivers, called for the walkouts in a major blow to those hoping to get to work on Thursday morning.Transport for London (TfL) has warned that no services are expected […]

Jet2 has alerted travellers that traffic restrictions could affect access to the East Midlands Airport this week.Motorists heading to East Midlands Airport are being warned of significant overnight road closures affecting key access routes during weekday nights. Two key slip roads will be affected during these overnight closures, Jet2 shared in a statement. "We wanted to advise you of road closures surrounding East Midlands Airport, from November 4 to 11, […]

Britons in Cuba have been issued a new travel warning over extreme weather.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided holidaymakers with fresh information on airport closures as a result of Tropical Storm Rafael.Britons were advised: "Tropical Storm Rafael is expected to make landfall in Western Cuba as a Category 1 or Category 2 hurricane on November 6. There is a risk of heavy rain, flash flooding and landslides."This could […]

Strikes on the London Underground have been called off following talks over pay between the Aslef union and Transport for London (TfL).The now-cancelled action would have seen the capital brought to a halt on Thursday 7 and Tuesday 12.Finn Brennan, Aslef’s full-time organiser on London Underground, said: "Following fresh talks, and an improved offer, Aslef has agreed to suspend our planned industrial action on London Underground. Details of the offer […]