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A Jet2 flight from Alicante to Glasgow was forced to make an emergency landing after crew members discovered a technical fault with one of the wheels on the landing gear.The issue sparked safety concerns that the aircraft might not be able to land safely at its destination.Flight LS178 declared an emergency after the fault was identified during the journey.Passengers were informed of the situation approximately 30 minutes before landing.The Jet2 […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Austria, sharing new updates on the country's terror threat.Britons visiting the central European destination were warned that terrorists are "likely to try to carry out attacks" in the country.Officials cautioned that terrorist attacks in Austria "could be indiscriminate" and might target locations frequented by foreign nationals.The FCDO highlighted several potential targets for attacks, including public transport and […]

Britons have threatened to boycott Spain as anti-tourism protests continue across popular hotspots such as the Canary Islands.Demonstrations have been ongoing for around a year, with locals voicing their concerns about growing touristification and overtourism.The backlash comes as the country saw a record 94 million foreign visitors last year.Ahead of the Easter holidays - when many Britons will flock to Spain for some springtime sun - hundreds of thousands marched […]

Virgin Australia has announced it will refund 61,000 customers who were overcharged for itinerary changes during a five-year period.The airline (which is part of the Virgin Group) identified that passengers were charged higher prices when changing bookings between April 2020 and March 2025, contrary to company policy.The error affected approximately 0.1 per cent of bookings made during the period.Affected customers will receive an average refund of AU$55 (around £26), with […]

More Britons will be able to fly to Jersey as Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce a major expansion.The airline has shared its Jersey programme for Summer 2026, with a brand-new route from Bournemouth Airport to the Channel Island, as well as more flights from other British airports. The expansion includes increased capacity from Newcastle International Airport and extended seasons from East Midlands and Leeds Bradford Airports.This significant growth means nearly 50,000 […]

A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Rhodes was forced to abort its landing after cabin crew had to restrain an "unruly" passenger with spare seatbelts.The dramatic incident occurred on April 3 when the passenger refused to remain seated during the plane's descent.Witnesses reported that staff had to take drastic action after the man became disruptive, with footage showing crew members and other passengers surrounding him.A crew member was heard firmly […]

Thousands of holidaymakers face uncertainty after a travel firm has collapsed into administration.The London-based firm, which had been operating for 25 years, has left approximately 5,000 customers affected.Founded in 2000, Jetline Travel, a prominent cruise and package holiday provider, has taken hundreds of thousands of people on holidays during its quarter-century of trading.The company, which also operated under several other names including Bargain Late Holidays and Cruise and More, ceased […]

European getaways can be rather expensive, but things may be looking up for cost-conscious holidaymakers as a new transport option is announced.Italian rail operator FS Group has revealed plans to launch a new high-speed rail service between London and Paris by 2029.The ambitious project comes with a €1billion investment as part of the company's Strategic Plan 2025-2029.The new connection aims to increase rail competitiveness on the popular cross-Channel route.FS Group […]

Budget airline easyJet has announced two new winter routes connecting the UK to the Scandinavian Mountains, with weekly flights from London Gatwick and Manchester Airport set to begin on December 6.The new services will operate every Saturday throughout the winter, offering British travellers direct access to the Nordic destination.The services to the Scandinavian Mountains airport in Sweden become the carrier's 161st destination.The routes are now available to book via easyJet's […]