Travel

16 January 2026

Jet2 dominates Globe Travel Awards 2026

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays topped the winners at the 2026 Travel Weekly Globe Travel Awards. The awards, held on Tuesday (14.01.26), at London’s Grosvenor House hotel in Central London, celebrated the ...

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The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions now features original trilogy characters alongside the sequel-era setting

15 January 2026

Galaxy’s Edge brings Darth Vader and original trilogy to sequel-era park

Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attractions at Disneyland and Disney World are expanding their timeline, allowing visitors to encounter characters from the original trilogy decades before the events of the ...

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15 January 2026

TUI launches new direct flights to Greek island of Kos

TUI is expanding its summer schedule with three new direct flight routes to the Greek island of Kos. The travel giant confirmed new services from London Stansted, Bournemouth and Exeter beginning ...

Jet2 will operate 26 new flights from London Gatwick in 2026

15 January 2026

Jet2 announces 26 new flights from London Gatwick for summer 2026

Jet2 has announced a major expansion with 26 new flights launching from London Gatwick Airport in 2026. The budget airline confirmed it will begin operating flights and package holidays from ...

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A fairytale forest in Wales is attracting travellers

15 January 2026

Enchanted forest with Devil’s Bridge draws visitors to remote Welsh valley

A mist-shrouded corner of rural Wales is drawing growing interest from travellers. The Rheidol Valley in Ceredigion has become one of Britain’s most sought-after scenic escapes, with travel experts at Ski ...

Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida

15 January 2026

Disney shrugs off Orlando theme park rival Epic Universe as income continues to rise

The Walt Disney Company insists Universal Orlando's Epic Universe has had no impact on Walt Disney World Resort's performance, as the latter reports a strong increase in quarterly income for ...

15 January 2026

Travellers warned of methanol poisoning in India

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning for travellers heading to India amid a rise in serious illnesses linked to methanol contamination in alcoholic drinks. Almost ...

Dubai set to debut the world’s first commercial air-taxi service next year

15 January 2026

Dubai to launch world’s first flying taxi network in 2026

Dubai will become the first city to operate a commercial flying taxi service from March 2026, introducing high-speed electric aircraft to cut chronic congestion. The Joby S4 eVTOL aircraft, capable of ...

15 January 2026

Drone sightings force temporary shutdown at European airport

Flights at Eindhoven Airport were suspended on Saturday (22.11.25) following a series of drone sightings that forced both civilian and military air traffic to be halted in the southern Dutch ...

EasyJet profit rises 9% on strong summer traffic

15 January 2026

EasyJet posts 9% profit rise as summer traffic strengthens

Budget airline EasyJet reported a 9 per cent increase in full-year pre-tax profit to £665 million, boosted by a strong summer season and improved operational performance. The UK-based carrier said total ...

Brussels Airport cancels over half of all incoming flights due to strike action

15 January 2026

Major strike forces Brussels Airport to cancel more than half of incoming flights

Flight operations at Brussels Airport will be severely disrupted on Wednesday (26.11.25) after the hub confirmed it will cancel 110 of 203 scheduled incoming flights, with further departures also scrapped ...

15 January 2026

Visitors from 85 countries will soon need a digital pass to enter the UK

Visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries, including the United States, Canada and France, will soon need digital permission to travel to the UK, as the government prepares to fully enforce its ...

15 January 2026

Skiers face hefty fines for stopping to take selfies on busy slopes

Skiers heading to the Alps this winter are being warned that stopping to take photos or selfies on busy slopes could land them with a hefty fine. With peak ski season ...

Recife was the main location for the Brazilian movie The Secret Agent

15 January 2026

Explore Recife, where Golden Globe winner The Secret Agent was filmed

Fresh from winning two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actor for Wagner Moura and Best Foreign Language Film, 'The Secret Agent' places Brazil firmly in the international spotlight. Beyond celebrating ...

Jared Kushner's firm are backing the development plans

15 January 2026

Serbia approves Trump family hotel on former Nato bombing site

Serbia has approved plans for a Trump family-backed hotel development on the site of a 1999 Nato bombing in Belgrade, sparking outrage among architects, opposition figures and civic groups who ...

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Humanoid robot assists passengers on Russian flight

15 January 2026

AI Robot joins cabin crew to assist passengers on Russian commercial flight

A Russian low-cost airline has tested a humanoid robot as a flight attendant, demonstrating how artificial intelligence could assist cabin crew in the future. Volodya, developed by Unitree Robotics, greeted passengers, ...

Certain foods, including cheese and protein powder, are not allowed in hand luggage

15 January 2026

Cheese, jams and other surprising foods banned from hand luggage

Travellers are being warned that some popular foods, even though they are not liquids, could land them in a bit of a pickle at airport security. Airport security typically restricts liquids ...

14 January 2026

Man arrested after allegedly trying to board flight with deceased wife

A man has allegedly attempted to board a plane with his deceased wife after wheeling her through security at a busy Spanish airport. The incident took place at Tenerife Sur airport, ...

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16 December 2025

Start 2026 the Hawaiian Way: 5 Island Rituals for a Fresh Start

Hawaiians have long used simple New Year rituals to clear out bad vibes, reset their homes and start the year feeling lighter — and now you can try them too, ...

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