Traffic & Travel News

A baggage handler at Gatwick Airport has been suspended after being caught hurling suitcases from a Wizz Air aircraft.The worker was filmed throwing luggage approximately 10ft from the plane with such force that the contents inside could have been damaged.The shocking incident was captured on video by a passenger aboard another aircraft at the busy London airport.Both Menzies, the handling company responsible for the employee, and Wizz Air have issued […]

Britons travelling to and from Italy should brace for disruption as strike action is set to impact air travel.Air passengers face two threats to their travel plans on Monday, March 24 as easyJet pilots and Italian baggage handlers prepare for simultaneous strikes.A 24-hour walkout is set to cause significant disruption across major Italian airports, potentially affecting thousands of travellers.easyJet pilots will begin their strike at midnight Central European Time on […]

Norwegian is launching a new direct year-round route between London Gatwick and Billund, starting on June 30, 2025.The new connection will make it easier for British travellers to explore Western Denmark, known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant cities and world-famous attractions.The route will operate throughout the year with additional flights during the summer.CEO of Billund Airport Jan Hessellund said: "This is fantastic news not just for Western Denmark but also […]

Campaign groups in Majorca have urged tourists to stay away from the island this summer, claiming mass tourism is destroying their way of life.Seven organisations representing local residents published an open letter on social media to holidaymakers.The strongly worded message tells potential visitors that they are "the source of our problem" and should "stay home".One of the groups involved was behind a major anti-tourism demonstration in Palma last July, which […]

British holidaymakers have been issued a new travel warning following a power outage that continues to disrupt the Caribbean.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updated travellers on the nationwide power outage that hit Cuba on March 14, 2025.Power was restored across the country two days later on March 16. However, despite the restoration of electricity, planned power outages continue throughout Cuba.The FCDO issued a travel warning to British tourists […]

GB News star Patrick Christys did not hold back in a furious tirade against British Airways after the airline caused him to arrive four hours late to a close friend’s wedding.After a week hitting the slopes in the Alps in the spring sunshine, Patrick headed back to Britain assuming he would arrive in good time for the occasion.But the airline had other ideas as Patrick detailed a horrific episode which […]

British holidaymakers have been left facing travel chaos after four Jet2 flights from the UK to Madeira were diverted due to strong winds.The flights from London, Bristol, Nottingham and Newcastle were redirected to airports in Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura on Monday afternoon.The disruption comes as wind conditions intensified around Madeira Airport, affecting multiple airlines and their passengers.The four Jet2 flights were among eight planes diverted from Madeira since 1pm on […]

A Ryanair passenger travelling from Manchester to Spain was arrested upon landing after he “vaped throughout the whole flight”.The man, who was reportedly traveling to Alicante to get married, was met by Guardia Civil agents when the plane landed.One passenger said that the man had received a warning from the pilot but continued to smoke on board the flight.“Everything was kicking off,” TikTok user and comedian Katrina Robinson said.The man […]

Drivers have been warned to expect delays this morning on a major motorway after a multi-vehicle collision has caused traffic to pile up. Due to the incident, the M25 in Essex has been closed anti-clockwise between J30 in Thurrock and J29 in Upminster.All emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance, including National Highways Traffic Officers providing assistance with traffic management. National Highways shared: "As a result of this incident, […]