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A TUI plane sparked chaos as it collided with a catering van at one of the UK's major airports, causing a number of delays.The incident took place once the Boeing 737 aircraft had landed and was taxiing to its position outside the terminal at Aberdeen International Airport.The aircraft, which had arrived from Tenerife, struck the ground vehicle while parked next to a KLM plane.The collision led to a 30-minute delay […]

Those looking to start the year with a UK break may enjoy some of the best staycation spots for hiking. The trend aligns with New Year's resolutions, as 17 per cent of Britons have pledged to improve their fitness and exercise more this year.With January's average sunrise time of 8:18am, enthusiasts are taking advantage of the later dawn to reach scenic viewpoints.The phenomenon has taken social media by storm, with […]

Bamburgh Beach in Northumberland has been crowned England's best winter beach walk in a new ranking by outdoor retailer GO Outdoors.The sandy beach topped the list with an impressive score of 9.83 out of 10, based on factors including rainfall, temperature, daylight hours and visitor popularity.The study examined beaches across England to identify the most appealing destinations for winter coastal walks.Situated on England's North Eastern coast, Bamburgh Beach offers spectacular […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice for Tanzania, warning holidaymakers about a health risk they may face.Nine suspected cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) - including eight deaths - have been reported in Tanzania's Kagera region, health officials confirmed.The cases were identified across two districts, Biharamulo and Muleba, as of January 11, 2025.Laboratory results are currently pending for the suspected outbreak, which was officially […]

A British tourist who cancelled his £3,154 holiday to Tenerife has complained about not receiving a refund after EasyJet allegedly switched his four-night holiday to a different hotel and different room types.In a letter to The Telegraph, holidaymaker Liam Barnard detailed how his planned trip to the H10 Atlantic Sunset hotel in Playa Paraiso, Tenerife, quickly changed.Just three days after supposedly booking a four-night stay on December 27, Barnard received […]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced an expansion of their summer 2025 programmes, adding extra flights to popular destinations in Greece and Turkey from three UK airports.The airline is increasing capacity from Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle International airports, with additional services to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Crete (Heraklion) between May and September.The move comes as part of the company's largest-ever summer programme, with multiple new weekly flights being added to meet […]

A British journalist has revealed how a "drunken holidaymaker" urinated through his miniskirt onto her and her seat during an easyJet flight from Barcelona to London Gatwick.Sally Howard said she endured the shocking incident after a "visibly intoxicated" member of a stag party, known as "Choffers", was seated next to her on the morning flight.The disturbing event comes amid growing concerns about alcohol-related passenger behaviour on flights across Europe.The incident […]

Ryanair has announced plans to cut flights at seven regional airports across Spain this summer, citing "excessive fees" from state-controlled airport operator Aena.The Irish budget airline will reduce capacity by 18 per cent on 12 routes, resulting in the cancellation of 800,000 passenger seats compared to last summer.The move comes amid an ongoing dispute over airport fees, despite a freeze during the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent block on planned […]

British drivers heading to Europe in the near future could be slapped with hefty fines if they do not have suitable equipment in their vehicles.As the cold weather continues to impact Britons, many will already be planning their holidays across the year to escape the inclement weather.However, drivers are being urged to make themselves aware of new traffic laws being introduced soon in one of the most popular destinations for […]