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Heathrow Airport said it is “safely able to begin some flights later today”, following a fire that shut down operations at the London airport.A spokesman said that they are focusing on repatriation flights for passengers who were diverted to other airports in Europe.They added that the airport hopes to resume a full operation on Saturday.British Airways has been given clearance for eight long-haul flights to depart Heathrow Airport today from […]

Drivers have been warned of double travel disruption today as the Heathrow Airport fire forces drivers to delay their weekend plans. The fire which took place in the early hours of Friday morning has caused major delays to flights, trains and now roads with the M4 and M25 both impacted.The M4 southbound has been shut between J4 and J4A following a fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies Heathrow […]

Expats looking to move to Spain will no longer be able to take advantage of the scheme that allowed them to move more easily if they invested in property. The Golden Visa programme will end on April 3, and a travel expert has shared a warning as the deadline closes in. What is the Golden Visa? With this, expats who invested in property were able to bypass other measures to […]

Britons have been issued new travel advice for Spain, with holidaymakers urged to remain vigilant against street crime.Updated advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) highlighted a useful resource for tourists: the ALERT COPS mobile app provided by Spanish Police and Civil Guard.The FCDO explained that this app offers "simple and discreet communication with police forces if you experience or witness a crime".It offers several services, including a […]

Motorists are being warned that the M25 will close tomorrow with thousands of drivers facing diversions and impacted travel plans.The M25 will be closed from 9pm on Friday, March 21, until 5.30am on Monday, March 24, between J10 Wisley and J11 Chertsey.National Highways has confirmed that this will be the fifth and final closure of the M25 as it aims to reduce congestion, improve safety and ensure traffic flows smoothly.The […]

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 […]