Blue Badge holders have been urged to check if they are entitled to a little-known travel benefit that could save them a significant amount of money. Thousands of people who hold Blue Badges in Scotland could get free bus travel, but many of them may be unaware. The National Entitlement Card in Scotland gives free […]
The engineering works are set to disrupt trains on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16 Heathrow Airport shared an alert on X yesterday(Image: Grant Faint/Getty Images) A major London airport has issued an alert regarding scheduled engineering works in November. No Heathrow Express or Elizabeth Line train services will operate to or from Heathrow […]
Spending with travel agents outpaced most other sectors last month as consumers cut back prior to the Budget. The spend with travel agents was up by 7.2% over the same month last year, with transaction growth of 28.5%. The rebound in travel agency spend from just 0.8% in September was in response to […]
Former Attraction World and Thomas Cook director Justin Mahoney is to join Universal Destinations & Experiences as EMEA sales director. Mahoney will take over the role vacated by Paul Kelly, who is set to retire at the end of this year after 27 years with the company. Mahoney will join on November 24 to allow […]
Washington — While the government shutdown may soon be in the rearview mirror, it could leave air travel in a chokehold for months, and possibly years, to come. Until a deal is officially inked, airlines must continue to follow the Federal Aviation Administration’s emergency order to incrementally reduce flight capacity at 40 major US airports, […]
While prices have risen since the Victorian era, this town is still a budget-friendly destination (Image: Getty Images/Lonely Planet Images) I love a seaside break, even in autumn and winter when the waves are crashing and the wind is whipping. There’s something nice about wrapping up and strolling along the promenade with a hot chocolate […]
Australians travelling to Afghanistan have been given a fresh — and grim — warning from authorities against travelling to the war-ravaged nation, with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) advising people that death is possible and to prepare a will beforehand. DFAT’s Smartraveller issued a new alert on Tuesday, issuing travel advice against travelling to […]
Dubai’s vibrant music scene means gigs can be scattered across the city. Renting a car on a monthly basis offers the freedom to follow your own schedule without the headache of taxis or public transit. Instead of hauling gear under the desert sun, you’ll have a dedicated vehicle ready 24/7. This guide explores how a […]
Hongkongers visiting Japan should purchase adequate travel insurance, remain vigilant and avoid entering sealed-off areas known for bear attacks, or they may risk losing their coverage, tourism industry leaders have warned. The warnings came after a rise in bear attacks in Japan over the weekend, prompting the closure of popular destinations known for autumn foliage […]
The government shutdown has now led the FAA to restrict private air travel, affecting the wealthy and powerful who rely on non-commercial jets. 12 of the busiest airports in the U.S. are affected: Atlanta, Boston, JFK in New York, Chicago, and notably Washington Reagan, the choice airport for those lobbyists and some legislators who fly […]
