Crowd busters
MEANWHILE, OVER in the US, travel experts and government officials are thrashing out ways to beat the backlash of tighter airport security measures. The committee is revamping the way international
Be cool in Vegas
THE DESERT may not be the most obvious place to plan a spot of ice skating, but this week, the Lake Las Vegas Resort, an extravagant complex comprising a 320-acre
Pricey Italy abandons its tourist tax
CONTROVERSIAL PLANS by the Italian government to levy a tax on tourists have been abandoned, following objections by hoteliers and tour operators, who feared it would deter holidaymakers from visiting
Flights to Iraq launched
Austrian Airlines will become the first commercial carrier to offer flights to Iraq since the US-led invasion, when it starts services to the northern town of Erbil next month. From
Handy tips for Christmas travellers
Christmas is one of the travel industry’s busiest times – almost everyone wants to go somewhere over the festive period. Here’s our guide to getting to your destination with your
Heathrow services disruptions
Passengers travelling by train to Heathrow face over four months of disruption due to engineering works. Both the Heathrow Express and Connect train services from Paddington will be affected as
Ryanair hits problems as profits soar
Passengers flying with Ryanair are being warned to expect chaos in the run up to Christmas as a result of strikes in Spain, changes to luggage limits and the introduction
Enjoy Christmas shopping this year
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner. If you’re stressing over where to find all those perfect gifts, tasty treats and unique decorations, fear not –
Record snow for US ski slopes
Heavy snowfalls have prompted many ski resorts in the American state of Colorado to open their slopes early. Arapahoe Basin was the first, on October 13 – the earliest start
UK confirms new air security rules
Britain’s Department for Transport has confirmed that passengers will be able to take liquids through airport security checkpoints from November 6. However, all liquids – including drinks, soups, syrups, creams,