
Travel News

Balearic Hospitality Workers Call Off Planned Strike Following Pay Agreement
Strike action that was due to affect the Balearic Islands this month has been officially called off, following an agreement between union leaders and hotel management. More than 180,000 hospitality workers, represented by Spain’s Unión […]

Child Rescued After Falling Overboard from Disney Cruise Ship; Father Leaps In to Save Her
A frightening incident ended in relief on 29 June 2025, when a young girl fell into the sea from a Disney cruise ship and her father immediately jumped in after her to save her life. […]

Major Change for European Air Travel: No More Fees for Cabin Bags
Travelling within Europe is about to get simpler—and fairer. New EU-wide rules are set to ban airlines from charging passengers extra for standard cabin baggage that fits in the overhead locker. This landmark decision follows […]

ABTA Marks 75 Years of Supporting British Holidaymakers
ABTA is celebrating 75 years since its launch in 1950, when it was founded to set clear standards for businesses in the then-emerging world of international travel. Starting with just 87 members, ABTA now represents […]
Travel Updates

Finnair Cancels Around 100 Flights on 2 July Due to Strike Action at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Finnair has announced it will cancel approximately 100 flights scheduled for tomorrow (2 July), including two morning departures to London Heathrow and Edinburgh, in response to strike action taking place at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The industrial action […]

Turkey Travel Alert: Flights Disrupted at İzmir Airport Due to Raging Wildfire
Wildfires Force Temporary Closure of İzmir Airport Amid Travel Disruption Travel chaos erupted in western Turkey when a large wildfire ravaged the region near İzmir’s Adnan Menderes Airport, temporarily halting flights and stranding passengers. The […]

Qatar Airways Update – Temporary Airspace Closure
As many of you may have seen in the news today, Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns due to rising regional tensions. This precautionary move, announced by the […]