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People ququing at airprot

Airline worker praised for clever trick to punish 'gate lice' who jump the queue

Travel January 4, 2025 By Ella Glover

Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

The quirky UK airport with a runway that's hidden underwater twice a day

Travel January 10, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

Travel insurance guide for 2025 — best deals from Barclays to GoCompare

Travel January 28, 2025 By Anushka Suharu

The little-known hack for getting upgraded on a flight

Travel January 3, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings

Balluta Bay beach in St Julian's town, Malta

The simple math that can get you 61 days off work this year

Travel January 6, 2025 By Lillie Rohan

View of temple in Kyoto, Japan

‘Beautiful’ city is dubbed the ‘seventh ring of hell’ after tourists take over

Travel December 30, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

Aerial view of Maa bay in Phi phi island, Thailand.

'There were condoms in the sea' — the world's most underwhelming destinations

Travel December 30, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

Which airline has the best baggage policy? Latest January 2025 rules

Travel February 10, 2025 By Ellie Hutchings

inside of an airplane

What is the safest seat on an airplane during a crash?

World December 29, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva

Couple walking with luggage in apartment during staycation

Airbnb's 'boring' rule change just made booking a rental that much harder

Travel January 13, 2025 By Alice Giddings

Full list of the latest hand luggage allowance rules for major airlines

Travel December 30, 2024 By Ellie Hutchings

Image of travel essentials that one writer can't leave the house without - including eye mask, bag, face cream and more

Jetting off for a long or short haul trip? These are the non-negotiables to take with you

Shopping December 22, 2024 By Maisie Bovingdon

Cropped shot of group of airline passengers with suitcases standing in queue, waiting at check-in counter at International airport. Ready for a trip. Business travel. Travel and vacation concept

The UK's ‘quietest airport’ with stress-free travel and no queues

Travel December 20, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

Rear view of young business woman with luggage walking on the platform at train station

UK train company brings in airline-style luggage restrictions for Christmas

Travel December 19, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

A hand holds up an ice cream in front of the colourful Nyhavn harbour in Copenhagen, Denmark.

European Union EES visa scheme explained for UK travellers — entry fee and launch date

Travel January 9, 2025 By Kristina Beanland

The Christmas travel warning everyone should know

Travel December 19, 2024 By Ellie Hutchings

Full list of the latest hand luggage allowance rules for major airlines

Travel December 23, 2024 By Ellie Hutchings

Medium shot of mother and daughter hugging curbside at airport

Full list of major UK airport drop-off charges - Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and more

Travel December 18, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton

Travel essentials, fluid restrictions

UK airport liquid rules for February 2025 – what can you take on a plane?

Travel February 5, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

A woman shoves clothing into a hand luggage bag

‘I never pay’ – Travellers are using extreme hacks to avoid baggage fees

Travel December 18, 2024 By Jessica Hamilton