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EasyJet has doubled down after incorrectly turning away a mum from holiday leaving her children "distraught" and costing their family thousands.Ellie Boltman along with her two children and husband Alex Stone were excited for their trip with easyJet to Tenerife for a pre-Christmas holiday.The family turned up at Luton airport for their flight on December 16, all holding valid passports that met the requirements for an EU holiday.Requirements dictate that […]

Ryanair has announced the closure of its Billund base and withdrawal from operations in Aalborg, Denmark, following the introduction of a new aviation tax in the country.The Irish carrier will cease operations at both locations from the end of March 2025, responding to the Danish government's decision to implement a passenger tax from January 2025.The airline will stop its direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Aalborg next month.The move […]

Police removed two disruptive passengers who "threatened" staff from an easyJet flight after it landed in Geneva on Sunday evening.Six officers boarded flight EZY2684 from Birmingham Airport following its arrival in the Swiss city at around 7pm.The incident occurred after the plane had completed its one hour and 45-minute journey from Birmingham, where it had departed at approximately 5.15pm.Passengers were ordered to remain in their seats as police dealt with […]

Britons planning on moving to Portugal have been told to prepare for a lengthy waiting process to complete the most common tasks.An expat in Portugal said that despite people warning her, she could not have been prepared for how long things take.Speaking on YouTube, Christina said: "It can be a little maddening if I am being honest. People tell you the bureaucracy, any common thing is going to take twice […]

Spain is a popular destination for those looking for a slower pace of life and year-round sun.Alastair Johnson decided to relocate to Spain almost 10 years ago. While he intended to only stay for a one-year sabbatical, he fell in love with the country and has called it home since.'The rhythm of life works a bit differently here - and a big thing is siesta'GETTY IMAGESHowever, no place is perfect […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to Britons planning on visiting South Africa.The warning comes as there is "the potential for further sporadic unrest" at the country's border.Travellers could face potential disruption at South Africa's border with Mozambique following significant unrest in recent months.People are advised to seek local advice and monitor FCDO travel guidance for both countries before travelling near the border.There is 'the […]

A British Airways flight bound for London was forced to turn back to Dubai after toxic fumes filled the cabin on Friday.Flight BA0108, which had been scheduled for an eight-hour journey to Heathrow, had to divert whilst at 30,000 feet.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner returned to Dubai International Airport just one hour and 44 minutes after take-off, where emergency crews were waiting on the runway.Emergency crews, including firefighters and paramedics, met […]

GB News host Andrew Pierce has expressed frustration over Network Rail's latest language guidance, which instructs staff to stop using the word "passenger" amongst other traditional terms.Andrew criticised the rail infrastructure body for "going completely woke" with its new gender-specific language restrictions.He told GB News: "This is the organisation that is responsible for the trains. So the infrastructure effectively tracks the tracks. "They're telling their staff this, they've gone completely […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued updated travel advice for British nationals visiting India, highlighting strict requirements for registering accommodation.The guidance emphasised mandatory registration procedures for foreign visitors, with specific rules applying to those planning extended stays in the country.Accommodation providers, including hotels and hostels, are required to register all foreign guests with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, with visitors needing to ensure their stays are properly […]