Ryanair B737-800 (c) Adrian Pingstone Less than a month after Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary announced staff redundancies The British Airline Pilots Association – Balpa – has confirmed that 80% of its Ryanair members voted in favour of strike action on a 72% turnout. The union said pilots that did not […]
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Cruise ship holidaymakers travelling with Royal Caribbean were left disappointed when Freedom of the Seas left without them. The couple were running too late during a stop off on the Caribbean island of St Maarten and missed the cruise’s departure. The pair were captured on the dock as they watched the cruise […]
Rome monument the Spanish Steps has undergone a tourist crackdown as police begin patrolling the Unesco World Heritage Site in Italy. Visitors are now banned from sitting down on the steps. Roman police will blow whistles at those who rest their feet and shoo away those who raised against the staircase. […]
Holidays to Europe are a relatively easy option for many Britons thanks to the proximity of the mainland. Spain has been proved time and time again to be the most popular holiday choice for British travellers. Italy, France, Croatia and beyond are also favoured. These destinations may share the same continent but […]
Flights can be rather uncomfortable – especially if plane passengers are travelling long-haul. It’s easy to understand why travellers go to lengths to make sure they can stay comfortable during the journey. However, some people’s attempts to get cosy can be infinitely odder than others. A prime example of this […]
airport When a flight is delayed or cancelled it causes untold chaos for travellers. So it’s important to know what your rights are. NB: The following is true right now but could change after BREXIT Flight delay compensation law Under EU 261/2004 if you’re flight is delayed by more than […]
Pilots at the budget airline, Ryanair, have voted to strike because of a dispute over pay and conditions. The strikes come shortly after Ryanair bosses announced 900 jobs could be at risk. Members of the British Airline Pilot’s Association (Balpa) have announced they will hold two walkouts. When will these […]
Cruise ship holidays can certainly be very expensive if you’re looking for tip-top luxury. However, there are plenty of ways you can keep costs down, no matter which cruise you’re on. There are a plethora of free things to do on a cruise – some of which you might not […]