Heathrow airport could be “shut down” this summer by a series of strikes involving 4,000 workers, the Unite union has warned. Unite, the largest British and Irish trade union, say the strike action will take place across the airport’s five terminals in a dispute over pay. Strike days are planned for […]
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Heathrow Airport flights could face disruption this month and in August as staff threaten to go on strike. Workers across the airport’s five terminals have announced a series of strikes in a dispute over pay, Unite the union has said. Over 4,000 workers, including security guards, engineers, passenger service operatives […]
Air Canada passengers experienced such violent turbulence they were thrown up to the ceiling of the aircraft in a shocking episode yesterday. The plane dropped suddenly when the turbulence hit the aircraft, injuring 37 passengers and crew. The flight from Vancouver to Sydney had to divert to Honolulu, Hawaii following […]
Flights for first-time flyers can be a baffling experience – as one woman in Turkey has proved in a hilarious viral video. Footage from Istanbul Airport captured the moment the passenger made an epic blunder. The traveller, who is believed not to have flown before, was filmed getting very confused […]
Hand luggage for flights on Ryanair and easyJet needs to meet the strict cabin baggage allowance. Both low-cost carriers have strict rules on how much passengers can bring on board. With so little space available, savvy holiday packing is needed and travellers should think carefully about what to include. There’s […]
Google Maps Street View can provide a fascinating insight into the lives of the people it captures as they go about their life. Sometimes they are spotted in the middle of an embarrassing fall or doing something highly amusing. However, on occasion, sights are spotted that appear very sinister indeed […]
Seabourn luxury cruise line have revealed their design for custom-made submarines. The launch date is due 2021 and the subs will be carried by two expedition ships, Seabourn Venture whose maiden voyage is due in June 2021 and her sister ship – the latter is yet to be named and […]
Barcelona cruise ship holidays could be set for change as the city’s Mayor pledges to restrict the number of cruise ships allowed to dock in the destination in Spain. Limiting the number of ships permitted would serve to reduce pollution in Barcelona and lower visitor numbers. Barcelona is Europe’s busiest […]