Traffic & Travel News

Holidaymakers heading to a South Asian destination have been issued new legal information regarding electronic devices. This comes as the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) updates its information on the use of satellite phones and other devices in India.Britons were told: "It is illegal to possess and operate satellite phones and GPS devices in India without a licence, even if you are only transiting through India. "This may also […]

Spain is a haven for expats looking for year-round sun, boundless beaches, delicious food and wine, not to mention a slow pace of life and low cost of living.Alastair Johnson moved to Spain some nine years ago with his wife and son, totally falling in love with what the country has to offer. While he initially intended on staying for just one year, he hasn't looked back since.An expat in […]

A pair of Ryanair passengers have revealed they were left "utterly miffed" after being issued a double fine for "oversized baggage" at the airport - despite their bags being the right size.Mary O'Hanlon, from County Down, Northern Ireland, had been flying from Dublin to Lanzarote with her partner earlier this month when "stroppy" staff stepped in at the gate.The couple were told their luggage - soft cabin bags from Aerolite […]

Britons have bitten back against anti-tourist sentiment in Spain, threatening to boycott the popular destination because they feel unwelcome.This comes as Malaga implements a three-year ban on the registration of new holiday rentals in 43 neighbourhoods, meaning new restrictions for holidaymakers.Anti-tourist protests have also swept Spain in recent months, with locals calling for more affordable housing, as prices have been driven up by an increase in purchasing properties for holiday […]

A Weymouth couple's "magical" Egyptian holiday turned into a four-day ordeal after they were denied boarding their EasyJet flight home from Sharm El Sheikh.Maureen and Richard Pitman were among 11 passengers turned away at the gate, leaving them stranded without vital medication.The couple had been set to return to their home after a two-week trip when they encountered the unexpected disruption at the airport."We were queued up and we could […]

Edinburgh, known for its world-renowned art scene, beautiful architecture, spooky ghost tours and greenery, is a popular holiday destination among Britons.However, visitors are set to incur a new fee as the Scottish city confirms a tourist levy.The Visitor Levy Scotland Act became law in September 2024, allowing councils in Scotland to tax paid, overnight accommodation should they choose to.The City of Edinburgh Council stated: "Anyone who is staying in paid, […]

EasyJet's chief executive has thrown his support behind Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Heathrow Airport expansion plans.Speaking to reporters, Kenton Jarvis welcomed what he called "decisive action by the Government to grow the economy".He said the expansion would provide a "unique opportunity" for easyJet to operate from Heathrow at scale, promising lower fares for UK consumers who currently "just have the option of flag carriers"."We've always said that aviation, the industry, is […]

Drivers have been warned to expect delays this morning on a major motorway after a medical emergency forced several junctions to close and traffic to operate at 11mph.The warning follows the M25 being forced to shut clockwise between Junction 15 (M4) near Slough and Junction 16 (M40) near Uxbridge.The closure was implemented this morning, with National Highways announcing the incident around 9.40am. Emergency services are at the scene dealing with […]

British holidaymakers are facing new restrictions in Spain as one of the country's top tourist destinations is set to implement a three-year "tourist ban".The ban, on registering holiday rentals across 43 districts, took effect on January 14 - and comes in response to widespread anti-tourist protests that swept across Europe last summer.The ban targets the Costa del Sol's capital city Malaga, where local residents have long voiced concerns about the […]