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No more early morning drinks at airports?
Early morning alcohol consumption at airports has hit the news again, however this time there are talks that the Home Office may put a stop to mid-morning boozing altogether.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Travel insurance – should you have the right for your cancer diagnosis to be forgotten?
‘Cancer patients have the right to be forgotten’, is the strong statement being brought forward by campaign group, Youth Cancer Europe.
Travel Insurance Explained wants easier access to travel insurance
Travel Insurance Explained organised a Roundtable at the Palace of Westminster, London on Monday 15th October 2018. Hosted and Chaired by Sharon Hodgson MP…
Category: Lifestyle
TIE attends Shine Cancer Support’s Great Escape
Consumer awareness campaign, Travel Insurance Explained (TIE) were delighted to be asked to speak at Shine Cancer Support’s Great Escape to Manchester.
Category: Lifestyle
Primera Air goes bust, are you affected?
Primera Air announced yesterday night that it would be ceasing all operations. The low-cost airline only began offering long-haul flights…
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel
Indonesia hit by deadly earthquake and tsunami
More than 800 people are confirmed dead following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami which hit Indonesia on Friday.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
190 Ryanair flights cancelled, what are your rights?
Irish airline, Ryanair has cancelled 190 of the 2,400 flights set to take off on Friday 28th September 2018 due to cabin crew strikes across six countries.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
Typhoon Jebi causes severe disruption across Japan’s major cities
Hundreds of people have been injured and at least ten have died following Typhoon Jebi which hit Japan late yesterday evening.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Everything you need to know about hand luggage
If you are planning to travel by air any time soon it may be a good idea to brush up on the new hand luggage rules before booking your ticket.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, Lifestyle
Will travel insurance be made compulsory?
Over the past couple of year’s Egypt has been in the centre of the media’s attention for one reason or another and following recent events it may become compulsory…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle
Travel chaos for just about everyone this bank holiday
The August bank holiday is set to be a dreary one with predicted travel delays for holidaymakers adding to the gloom.
Category: Hotel & Airlines, International Travel, UK Travel
World Health Organisation warns of deadly virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning holidaymakers and brits living abroad of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, after the number of reported infections…
Category: International Travel, Medical
Tourists banned and 164 dead following Indian Monsoon
A devastating monsoon flood has hit Kerala killing more than 164 people. A red alert has been issued across India’s southern state.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Unseasonal wildfires burn through New South Wales
Over 80 wildfires are burning their way across New South Wales, Australia, with 30 still thought to be uncontained. Fire crews are working hard to bring the blazes under control…
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Why buy travel insurance early?
We’ve noticed in some consumer forum’s people are unsure of when to buy their travel insurance – last minute or as soon as they book their holiday? So, we thought it would be useful…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, UK Travel
Sickness bugs and how to avoid them on holiday
The most common cause for food poisoning amongst British tourists is undercooked poultry contributing to 244,000** cases a year. This is closely followed by beef…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Tourists evacuated following Indonesian earthquake
At least 91 people are thought to have died, with the death toll expected to rise, following an earthquake that hit the Indonesian Island of Lombok, near Bali.
Category: Disasters, International Travel
Warnings for UK tourists using mopeds and quadbikes abroad
Mopeds and quadbikes are widely available to British tourists especially in Greece, Turkey and Thailand but the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) is warning holidaymakers.
Category: International Travel
editor's picks
2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
Category: International Travel
100ml Limits Scrapped: What Are The New Rules?
Last year London City Airport ditched the 100ml liquid rule and this year both Luton Airport and London’s Heathrow are planning to follow suit.
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