This week will see the Super-Transporter 5 fly into retirement Beluga Airbus (Image: Birmingham Live) Airbus is retiring one of its first-generation BelugaST cargo aircraft. The European manufacturer is transitioning fully to the newer BelugaXL fleet. The BelugaST, formally known as the A300-600ST Super Transporter, supported Airbus production for more …
Read More »Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban could hurt operations in Quebec, province’s Finance Minister says
Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, shown speaking at the Quebec legislature in December, says he’s concerned about the impact of Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention …
Read More »Foreign Office gives poisoning alert in 28 countries ‘after UK holidaymaker deaths’
The UK Foreign Office has expanded its list of ‘danger’ countries were people are at serious risk after a spate of poisonings. A further 11 countries, cautioning travellers about the dangers of methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic beverages. The revised travel advice now encompasses Bangladesh, India, Iran, Jordan, Libya, Malawi, …
Read More »Exact days to avoid when booking flights for your next holiday
Flight booking experts at Skyscanner unveiled the best and worst days to book holiday flights earlier this year Skyscanner recommends booking short-haul flights at least one to three months in advance(Image: Olga Rolenko via Getty Images) Getting affordable flight deals can seem challenging, but help is available. Skyscanner recently revealed …
Read More »CrossCountry services cancelled between Nottingham and Cardiff Central all day
Cross Country has apologised for the disruption on the lines between Nottingham and Cardiff Central, which it says has been caused due to staff shortages and will last all day 03:36, 22 Dec 2025Updated 06:42, 22 Dec 2025 Train stations are expected to be busy throughout the week(Image: Getty Images) …
Read More »Edinburgh Airport disrupted with dozens of flights cancelled after IT outage
The Scottish capital’s airport 2.5 hours from Newcastle in a “localised” issue with IT systems 10:52, 05 Dec 2025Updated 11:25, 05 Dec 2025 The international airport saw over 15 million passengers pass through in 2024(Image: Daily Record) Edinburgh Airport has shut down flights this morning following a massive IT outage. …
Read More »Island with ‘pristine’ beaches ideal for winter getaway with direct East Midlands Airport flights
It feels as though temperatures have suddenly plummeted, and those lovely autumnal days are rapidly becoming grey and miserable. For Britons who are eager to flee for some sunshine, there are numerous destinations where you can discover hot and sunny weather – and the excellent news is that you don’t …
Read More »Four new routes from Glasgow Airport as easyJet launch summer 2026 flights
easyJet has announced four new routes from Glasgow for summer 2026, with holidaymakers spoiled for choice from popular beach destinations to city breaks. Seats are now on sale, with flights from Glasgow Airport to Lisbon operating on Wednesdays and Sundays from March 29. Services to Pisa and Sharm El Sheikh …
Read More »Fairytale city named cheapest for Christmas market break with £20 flights from UK
The festive season is made all the more magical by the scent of spiced mulled wine and wooden cabins brimming with unique gifts at Christmas markets. One such market in Europe has been hailed as the most affordable for a winter escape. Europe boasts a plethora of countries offering spectacular …
Read More »New EU border checks for Spain, Portugal, Greece and more with ‘exceptions’ and ’90-day rule’
With the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout across European countries starting in October 2025, travellers are being urged to do their research and allow plenty of time at the airport. The system is being brought in gradually, meaning some travellers will have already experienced it, while others will not. Paul Paddock, …
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