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Eurostar keen to start testing EES on passengers despite delay to roll-out
A House of Lords committee has heard the UK and French authorities should have more "latitude" to implement a phased approach to the roll-out of the EU Entry-Exit Sytem.
Royal returns to Haiti private resort following lengthy hiatus
The family-focused line announced earlier this year that ’in the abundance of caution’ it was removing calls to Labadee on the Caribbean island
'Hundreds' of British Airways flights grounded by engine parts issue
The carrier has axed services this winter and pushed back the launch of its Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route from November 2024 to April 2025
Hurricane Helene: 'catastrophic' storm makes landfall in Florida
Florida’s Big Bend region was in line to feel the worst effects of Helene, but potentially life-threatening conditions are forecast across much of the state’s western coast
Tropical Storm Helene: Mexico and Florida brace as storm intensifies
Helene has gained strength as it passes Cuba and Mexico, and is forecast to turn into a category three hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week
‘No safe trips’: lone wolves and misinformation among new threats to travellers
Security specialists have warned agents’ are facing an increasingly broad range of risks when they travel stemming from factors such as climate insecurity and geopolitical tensions
Intrepid Travel launches Typhoon Yagi appeal in Vietnam
Funds will go to Intrepid’s local charity partner the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to provide immediate relief on the ground
Hurricane Beryl an 'opportunity' to highlight Carriacou and Petite Martinique, says Grenada
The Grenada Tourism Authority is determined to attract more visitors to Carriacou and Petite Martinique as part of its recovery plan.
Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy
Abta to host conference call to help members navigate new EU border rules
The call on 24 September will feature representatives from the Department for Transport and Foreign Office
Cathay Pacific's Airbus fleet to return to service this weekend
The airline said its grounded Airbus aircraft would start to resume operations from Saturday 7 September with seven out of the 15 affected aircraft already having been fixed
Cathay Pacific axes dozens of flights following Airbus engine issues
Cathay Pacific has already repaired three of the 15 aircraft identified as having faulty engine components
Portuguese ground handlers to walk out over late August weekend
Ground handling workers will down tools between 31 August and 1 September over pay and working conditions
Greece on high alert as 'hellish' wildfires skirt capital Athens
Resident were forced to evacuate after a wildfire broke out in the outskirts of Athens at the weekend
Trade hopeful Canada's Jasper will rise from the ashes
As the largest fire in 100 years still burns near the ravaged town, Gary Noakes assesses the impact on tourism to the popular Canadian stop.
UK 'may not be ready for new EU border rules by next summer' – Labour
Immigration minister Seema Malhotra said the new Labour government was ’not content’ with the Conservative government’s level of preparation for the introduction of the EU Entry-Exit System
Gatwick 'open and operating normally' following Just Stop Oil protest
JSO supporters used suitcases with lock-on devices to block the departure gates at Gatwick’s south terminal on Monday (29 July)
‘Oil Kills’ activists attempt to disrupt operations at UK and EU airports
A group of Just Stop Oil campaigners were arrested at Heathrow, while activists at Cologne-Bonn airport glued themselves to the tarmac
Agency shut down after failing to refund customers almost £600,000
Insolvency Service chief investigator Cheryl Lambert said it ’had no option’ but have the company wound-up to protect future customers
Tourism can only be sustainable if it is supported by locals, says Tui boss
Sebastian Ebel’s comments followed a meeting with Spain’s top tourism officials, where popular destinations have faced a wave of anti-tourism protests in recent months
Irish agents hopeful of end to Aer Lingus pilots dispute as pay deal tabled
Aer Lingus pilots employed in Ireland are poised to end weeks of strict work-to-rule action after their union recommended they accept an almost 20% pay uplift
Hurricane Beryl continues passage through Caribbean after battering Jamaica
Curfews and evacuation orders enforced in Jamaica after Beryl destroys homes and businesses and brings down power lines
Tropical storm heading for Gulf of Mexico prompts FCDO travel alert
The Foreign Office has warned travellers the storm is heading towards the eastern coast of Mexico
Operations resume at Majorca's main airport following flash floods
The airport was forced to close for an hour on Tuesday afternoon (11 June) after a severe storm flooded the main terminal and runways