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The strikes will take place over 23-26 December and 28-31 December (Credit: iStock)
Coronation sees UK airport arrivals spike, data reveals
Cirium sees jump in number of arriving flights ahead of king’s coronation weekend
Jacqueline Dobson: 'Travel agents are propping up our high streets!'
Agents call for more ex-Scotland sailings to meet increase in demand
Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson, who is also vice-president of the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association, believes the country has the infrastructure to handle more vessels
Guests can choose from three tiers in Sea Containers London's new subscription service
Sea Containers London appeals to ‘digital nomads’ with subscription service
The new hotel subscription service is aimed at guests who are regularly travelling to the capital
German airport strikes to impact dozens of UK-bound flights
UK airlines fail to earn top marks for punctuality
Austrian Airlines recorded best on-time performance in Europe last month
Could agents help a small island forge a better relationship with cruise?
Could agents help a small island forge a better relationship with cruise?
As Guernsey gears up for its busier summer ever for cruise calls, TTG explores how agents can help their clients use their brief visits to give something back to the island community
Air travel is continuing its recovery, Iata says
May bank holiday trips still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
Departures set to run to 86% of pre-pandemic levels according to flight analytics firm Cirium
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Cunard replaces cancelled Queen Mary 2 sailing with £199 coronation cruise
The new voyage will be available to book from 1pm on Thursday (27 April)
Ambassador's second ship Ambition will launch next year
Ambassador adds more regional departures to 24/25 season
The new season will see the line increase its number of regional departures from 32 to 39 compared with 2023/2024
Kitchen gardens feature across The Pig's eight-strong portfolio
Two Pig hotels slated to open in 2024 and 2025
The Pig Group will open The Pig-on the Farm near Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by The Pig-at Groombridge, close to Tunbridge Wells
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Loganair given green light to switch Derry and Dundee routes to Heathrow
The regional airline announced its intention last week to move the Dundee and Derry flights to the London hub
Stuba names Ryan Carroll new Scotland and northern England BDM
Stuba names Ryan Carroll new Scotland and northern England BDM
Ex-Cruise and Maritime Voyages business development manager and former Hoseasons national account manager Carroll joins the bed bank from Scotrail
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Fresh threat of summer travel disruption hangs over Glasgow airport
Unite members working at the Scottish airport as security staff have rejected a 5% pay deal as they deemed it ’a massive pay cut in real terms’
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
UK winter flight cancellations still running ahead of pre-pandemic levels
Data published by aviation analytics firm Cirium has shown that one in 69 departures has been cancelled over the past three months
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Cost of living squeeze set to stymie Brits’ coronation travel plans
Research published on Thursday (20 April) shows that 38% of all Britons will cut back on the coronation festivities due to the cost of living crisis.
Loganair to restart Donegal-Glasgow service this summer
Loganair to switch Derry and Dundee routes to Heathrow next month
Scottish carrier’s public service obligation air routes set to operate to Heathrow in future
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Thrillseekers led to safety from UK's highest rollercoaster
Theme park staff led stranded passengers down the tracks and the ride was cancelled for the rest of the day
Home comforts: Could the cost of living squeeze drive a fresh staycation boom?
Home comforts: Could the cost of living squeeze drive a fresh staycation boom?
UK holidaymakers quickly fled for warmer climes post-Covid, but the cost of living crisis looks set to drive an upturn in domestic breaks. Gary Noakes reports
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Green walls and Michelin-starred chef set to feature at 1Hotel Mayfair
Moss walls and reclaimed timber are among sustainable features at 1Hotel Mayfair overlooking Green Park
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Belmond’s Royal Scotsman launches Dior spa and Tom Kitchin tie-ups
The Dior spa, adventure activities and culinary journeys are new for 2023
Belfast City airport reopens after aircraft suffers nose wheel failure
Aer Lingus returning to Liverpool for first time since 2016
Operated by the carrier’s regional franchise Emerald Airlines, new flights to Dublin will commence on 27 April
Heathrow expects passenger traffic to increase to 67.2m in 2023
Union warns Heathrow risks haemorrhaging security staff due to poor pay
Commenting on the survey, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said people “have had enough” of long shifts and poor pay
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Coach sector pleads with Dover to spare passengers further ‘unacceptable’ delays
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has called on Dover to implement a “three-point plan” to spare coach passengers day-long queues
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Risk of cross-Channel delays over Easter 'high', FCDO warns
It comes after some passengers faced delays of up to 17 hours over the weekend at the Port of Dover
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London City becomes first major UK airport to scrap 100ml rule
The Newham hub was nevertheless pipped to the post by Teesside regional airport, which deployed the new CT technology in mid-March