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TRAVELLING with a suitcase comes with its pros and cons. On the one hand, you can take more of your favourite outfits, and save room for holiday shopping. However, checked luggage can also incur a fee and even occasionally goes missing en route. Now an anonymous baggage handler has revealed some secrets to make sure your bag arrives at your ...
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Virgin Atlantic: Pilot strike action could cause chaos for Christmas flights
VIRGIN Atlantic pilots are currently in talks about whether to go ahead with a ballot for strike action which could cause chaos for travellers over the Christmas period. Pilots who are members of the Professional Pilots Union are considering the strike following a dispute with the airline over pay and a reduction in working benefits. How could the strike affect ...
Read More »Thomas Cook: Spain beaches deserted as thousands of Britons return to UK after collapse
SPAIN beaches and holiday resorts have been left looking like ghost towns after the collapse of Thomas Cook saw a mass exodus of British tourists. Spanish shores are now strewn with empty deckchairs and hotels face imminent closure. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling set to turn ‘volatile’ as Brexit struggle continues
THE POUND to euro exchange rate is unchanged today despite movement throughout yesterday. GBP’s shift first came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s backstop alternatives were said to have been rejected by the EU. What does it mean for your holiday money? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Flights: Passenger branded ‘stupid’ after his strange act of affection mid-flight
PASSENGERS onboard a recent flight were left baffled after witnessing the move one man made to ensure his wife was fully comfortable during their journey. Snapped on camera by a fellow flier, people were divided over the mans actions. While some labelled him ‘stupid’, others felt it was a true act of ‘love’. What do you think? Daily Express :: ...
Read More »Revealed: The country with the worst work-life balance – how did the UK score?
THE COUNTRIES proven to have the best and worst work-life balances have been revealed, following a global investigation. Using a combination of statistics, the new research has shown where citizens enjoy more free time and the places where work is number one priority. Is it where you might expect? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Where to go on holiday in October: Best holidays around the world to book now
OCTOBER half term and beyond are a great time for holidays – but where is best to go? Now lastminute.com have chosen their top destinations for the month – book your holiday now. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »British Airways: Airline teams up F1 racing to create ultra lightweight seats
BRITISH AIRWAYS has joined forced with F1 Racing innovators to develop a premium economy chair set to reduce onboard weight by 2kg per seat. With ticket prices and baggage costs at the forefront of customer’s minds, could the savings benefit passengers as well as the airline? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Cruise secrets: The most popular item passengers take from the room revealed
CRUISE ship holidays offer all the luxury of a five-star hotel experience with the adventure of an backpacking adventure, stopping at a new location almost every day. Even among the luxury, it seems travellers can’t resist sneaking off with a little souvenir to remember the experience. Now one cruise ship has revealed the most stolen item on board. Daily Express ...
Read More »Thomas Cook: Scammers posing as fallen company trick travellers out of cash
SCAMMERS have been taking advantage of the recent Thomas Cook collapse, posing as the fallen travel agent in a bid to trick UK residents out of hard earned cash. People across the country have reported a series of cold calls requesting banking information by fraudsters posing as Thomas Cook ‘refund agents’. How can Thomas Cook customers avoid falling for a ...
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