Travel

Ryanair has announced it is ending its policy of allowing two cabin bags as it says people are abusing it and causing flights to be delayed. The move, which comes under Ryanair’s “Always getting better” policy means that from the 1st November passengers will only be able to take one [read more]

It’s the end of summer and for many, it’s the season to make travel plans. Here are offers from top airlines to stir your wanderlust. Aer Lingus has introduced a new basic economy option on transatlantic flights designed to compete with low-cost long-haul carriers like Norwegian and WOW air. The [read more]

Island communities in particular will, from today, enjoy the added benefits of extra choice, lower fares and a wealth of onward connections as Flybe’s new joint venture flights with alliance partner, Eastern Airways, take to the skies for the first time in Scotland. To further mark its longstanding commitment to [read more]

Australian carrier Qantas has said it is switching the transit point for flights between the UK & Europe to Australia from Dubai to Singapore. The changeover will be effective from March 2018, a move that coincides with the airline launching a direct service from London to Perth. The moving of [read more]

British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced it will be adding another two new transatlantic routes to its summer 2018 schedule at Gatwick. Toronto in Canada will be taking to the air from May 1, with three flights per week, and Las Vegas will be returning with three flights a week from [read more]

Short break specialist, Superbreak, has launched an Icelandic adventure package from Cardiff Airport to the northern city of Akureyri. The 3-night adventure break, which will see passengers fly direct to Akureyri airport for the first time from a UK airport, begins on the 12th January 2018 and will offer tourists a rare opportunity [read more]

Airline routes website Airlineroute has reported that Alitalia has extended its codeshare agreement with Flybe for routes between the U.K. and Italy. Alitalia’s financial difficulties and the attempts to re-establish the company on a firm financial footing are ongoing. Ryanair has recently expressed interest in acquiring the whole or parts of [read more]

Ryanair has launched a new dedicated booking platform in partnership with Erasmus Student Network, offering Erasmus students fare discounts, free bags, and tailored travel offers. Delivered as part of Year 4 of Ryanair’s “Always Getting Better” programme, this partnership offers Erasmus students a dedicated ESN booking platform where they can have [read more]