Meanwhile, Airbnb has promised to house Ukrainian refugees around the world as hundreds of thousands of people flee Russia’s onslaught.
At home, new – higher – rail fares come into force, while a German entrepreneur is planning a major luxury tourist development in Scotland.
Elsewhere, in Australia, devastating storms continue bringing widespread flooding – first in Brisbane before heading south in the direction of Sydney.
Here are the headlines affecting travel on Tuesday 1 March.
Russian troops advance on Kyiv
The Russian army is steadily continuing its advance on Kyiv, with satellite images showing an armoured convoy about 65km (40 miles) long. It has emerged that at least 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed on a strike at a military base on Sunday (BBC News)
Biggest rail fare increase for nearly a decade
The highest train fare rises for nine years have come into force for rail travellers in England and Wales. Regulated fares in England and Wales will rise by up to 3.8%. They cover around half of fares and include season tickets on most commuter routes. (BBC News)
Storm that killed nine approaches Sydney
A powerful storm that has created huge floods, killed at least nine people and forced thousands from their homes was heading for Sydney. The weather cell hit Brisbane for three days then moved south yesterday to trap hundreds in floodwaters. Intense rains and fierce winds are expected to reach Australia’s largest city later today. (The Times)
Airbnb to house Ukraine refugees
Airbnb will offer free temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees from Ukraine. The home rental platform’s non-profit organisation, Airbnb.org, set up to provide relief during international crises, will house Ukrainian refugees across the world. (The Guardian)
German billionaire plans ‘wild’ Scottish tourist attraction
A German billionaire has bought ‘one of the last great wildernesses’ hoping to re-wild it as a tourist destination. Christoph Henkel has purchased the 13,000-acre Kilchoan estate in the Scottish Highlands. He plans to revamp its accommodation similar to his other luxury resorts in the US and Caribbean. (The Daily Mail)
