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A video has gone viral showing a Tui flight attendant confronting abusive passengers who allegedly made racist remarks towards a British-Iranian family during a flight from London to Lanzarote.The footage, filmed on Christmas Eve 2023, captures the crew member warning disruptive passengers after they reportedly caused chaos throughout the journey.The incident, which ended with police involvement, was recorded by a passenger who posted it to TikTok earlier this month after […]

Britons planning on heading to South Korea have been given new travel information for when entering the country.All travellers entering South Korea must now comply with a health screening before arrival.Failure to do so could result in a fine of KRW 10million (£5,610).The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted Britons of the entry requirement changes. Failure to comply with the new measures could result in a fine of over […]

Mogán town in Gran Canaria has brought in a new fee that will apply to visitors staying overnight. The new payment, effective from this month, will be charged per person per night. The new fee was announced last month and officials said the profits will be reinvested into the local tourist industry. It applies to those who are staying in tourist establishments such as hotels or holiday homes. Mogán, Gran […]

Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new carbon surcharge on all UK flights.Passengers booking economy tickets will pay an additional £8, whilst those in Premium will face a £12 charge.Upper-class travellers will see a £24 surcharge added to their fares.The airline says these new fees represent less than one per cent of the average ticket price.The new surcharge will see customers pay upwards of £8 more for their flightPAThe environmental levy […]

Jet2 has announced eight new routes to Greece alongside three new destinations for summer 2025, marking a significant expansion of its Mediterranean operations.The airline will offer three million seats to Greece and its islands across more than 100 routes, with 28 being exclusive to Jet2.The expansion includes new Greek destinations Poros, Aegina and Leros which Jet2 announced in November, with flights to nearby the islands accessible from Manchester and Birmingham […]

Alastair Johnson decided to relocate to Sitges, Spain some 10 years ago with his wife and son, hoping to take a one-year sabbatical.However, he completely fell in love with the European expat paradise and has not looked back since.Spain experiences more than 320 days of annual sun, making outdoor socialising easy and appealingGETTY IMAGESMost recently, Alastair spoke to GB News about another major difference between the UK and Spain, touching […]

British drivers heading abroad on holiday could find themselves in a difficult situation as a growing number of ferry companies ban the use of electric vehicles on board.With Britons looking to escape the cold temperatures and short hours of sunlight, motorists may look to head to the continent on holiday.However, motorists with electric cars could find themselves stuck if they cannot take a ferry as companies take steps to ban […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel advisory for British citizens regarding active wildfires in Los Angeles County, California.The warning comes as "fast-spreading" fires continue to affect the region, prompting officials to update their guidance for UK travellers.A huge fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades before two more erupted: the Hurst fire, north of San Fernando, and the Eaton fire in Altadena.Indeed, 30,000 people […]

Spain continues to attract expats with its welcoming atmosphere, laid-back lifestyle and it's nice, warm weather.A relaxed pace of life too makes Spain particularly appealing for those seeking an escape from the hectic routines they may have become accustomed to.Maia, an expat from the YouTube channel, Tice Travel Time who has experienced Spanish life first-hand, shared her insights into what makes the country special for newcomers.The expat said that she […]