Traffic & Travel News

Ryanair has announced a new twice-weekly route connecting Teesside International Airport with Spain's Costa del Sol.The service between Teesside and Malaga will commence on March 31, 2025, operating through October 23, 2025.Flights will run every Monday and Thursday, with one-way fares starting from £68.99.The new Spanish connection comes as part of the regional airport's continued expansion of holiday destinations.Ryanair has warned of delays and disruptions today PAMonday flights will depart […]

Britons have been issued a fresh travel warning for Southeast Asian holiday hotspot Thailand.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided updated information about illegally carrying cannabis when leaving Thailand.Holidaymakers were advised: "It is illegal to take cannabis out of Thailand without the appropriate export permissions issued by the authorities. "Illegally carrying cannabis, particularly large quantities, can lead to heavy fines or imprisonment in Thailand, the UK and other countries […]

Italy is a popular destination for Britons looking to relocate, and with €1 (around 85p) homes up for grabs, it's understandable why so many will want to take the plunge.A website for 1 Euro Houses - Cheap Houses in Italy explained that the property scheme started with the aim of "countering the abandonment by the population and reviving the areas in difficulty".The website explained: "With this operation Case a 1 […]

Plummeting temperatures, rain and snow have swept across the UK today, with more poor weather expected in the coming days. Jet2 and Ryanair both have ongoing weather warnings urging Britons to be prepared when leaving and arriving in the UK.Jet2 shared an update specifically for those travelling today or tomorrow as flights may be affected by the weather. It said: "Our Operations Team is continually monitoring the UK forecast to […]

A new scheme in Oxford has given asylum seekers living on less than £9 a week free access to buses, while other passengers must pay £4.50.This pilot scheme, which launched last Monday, aims to help asylum seekers attend classes, appointments and integrate in the community.Asylum seekers have been given a number of day passes as part of a campaign led by refugees and supported by Asylum Welcome and Citizens UK.The […]

British Airways flights have been "grounded" following a major IT meltdown, resulting in chaos for "thousands of passengers", it has been reported. The glitch has meant that planes are unable to take off and phone lines are down, whilst pilots have been unable to upload documents containing vital information required to fly safely.Planes cannot be flown by pilots electronically and must now be operated manually, The Times has reported.Queues are […]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced their Summer Sun programme from Leeds Bradford Airport for 2025, with the addition of a 15th-based aircraft and over 40,000 extra seats.The expansion will see the UK's largest tour operator increase capacity across routes to Spain, Portugal, Greece, Bulgaria, and Italy.The programme will offer a total of 1.9 million seats on sale across 49 destinations, marking a significant growth in the airline's Yorkshire operations.The announcement […]

France is an attractive prospect for Britons looking to move abroad. Varied, beautiful landscapes; delicious cuisine; cheap house prices and proximity to the UK, there are many pull factors that draw expats in.Janine Marsh is one of many Britons who has decided to swap their UK life for a life in France. Since relocating from Beckenham, London to Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France she has fallen in love with her new life. She […]

A two-year-old was left fighting for her life after suffering a dangerous bout of food poisoning on a family trip to the Jaz Aquaviva resort in Hurghada, Egypt in July.Chloe Crook was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after experiencing extreme gastric pain only two days into the trip. Her mum, Megan, said Chloe temporarily lost her vision and ability to speak on the journey. She also experienced bruising […]