Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Selling more tickets than there are seats available on an aircraft strikes some people as an appalling business practice – bordering on fraud. After all, theatres and sports venues don’t sell the same seat twice. So...
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Brits love ‘UK’s most beautiful beach’ with breathtaking views and clear sea
The UK might not be the first destination that pops into your head when you think of idyllic sandy beaches, especially with the recent sewage spills tarnishing our coastal reputation. The thought of slipping into a swimsuit for a dip in places like Skegness seems less than tempting, given the current state of our seas....
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Airport security liquids rule – what is changing?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Many airline passengers say the worst part of any journey is the airport security check. Worldwide, an average of half a million people pass through airport security every hour. Travellers resent the limit on LAGs (liquids,...
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Air passengers face a summer of confusion over the 100ml liquids rule
Compounding any possible confusion, the majority of the airports that have not yet rolled out the new tech do, in fact, have one or more of the new scanners in operation. This means there is a chance that you will travel through Gatwick or Heathrow this summer with a see-through bag full of 100ml liquids,...
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How to get the best exchange rates on your holiday money
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email At sterling’s 21st-century peak in 2008, £1 was worth over US$2 on the foreign exchanges. During the calamitous premiership of Liz Truss in October 2022, the pound sank almost to parity (£1=$1) against the American dollar....
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One of the UK’s best walks promises ‘stunning sea views’
Spanning 60 miles along the Suffolk Coast is the Suffolk Coast Path, looking out to incredible vistas of the North Sea’s rolling tides. The path is perfect for walks this summer, whether you’re an avid hiker or prefer moderate walks, and as such has been recommended as one of the best hikes in the UK...
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Freight train derailment sparks travel chaos between England and Scotland
A “do not travel” alert has been issued after a freight train derailed on a major route between England and Scotland. Services are being cancelled and delayed because of the incident, which happened on the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District on Wednesday evening. Some lines are blocked, with a very...
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Is it safe to travel to Iceland after volcanic eruption?
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The earth is at its most restless in Iceland right now. Since November 2023 the Icelandic authorities have been monitoring seismic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of Reykjavik. The latest eruption was Sundhnúksgígar at noon...
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Fewer hot meals and no more ‘lap babies’ – how airlines are preparing for a turbulent future
In addition to the new rules announced by Singapore Airlines, a flight attendant union is lobbying for a ban on children under the age of two travelling on a parent’s lap. Last year the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA union, which represents more than 50,000 flight attendants in the USA, urged legislators to change the rules...
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UK traditional seaside resort slammed as ‘a dump’
According to Visit Blackpool, the Lancashire seaside resort town “is one of the best beach resorts you will find in the UK”. The popular seaside resort has been a popular attraction since the mid-eighteenth century and is commonly associated with a traditional day at the beach. An analysis conducted by Preply, looked at Tripadvisor reviews...
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Major UK airport issues urgent travel warning as motorway set to close
A major UK airport has warned passengers to leave plenty of time before travelling as a nearby motorway prepares to close for works. Parts of the M56 near Manchester Airport will close next month for several days for “important wear and tear work”. The work, which includes resurfacing some slip roads, will take place between...
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UK rail reform makes ‘little progress’ in six years
The UK government has been criticised for making “little progress” in transforming the country’s rail network over the past six years, according to a House of Commons committee. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has examined the government’s response to the “significant disruption” caused in May 2018 by the failed introduction of a new rail timetable...