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UK airports expecting busiest Christmas on record as millions travel for festive break

Millions to take to the skies to over the festive break

The Independent UK

Britons travelling to EU to undergo new biometric checks at border from Sunday

Most non-EU nationals entering Schengen area will have photo and fingerprints taken as part of entry-exit system

The Guardian - UK

‘It gets a bit dirty after 2am’: overtourism debate centre stage as Abta meets in Mallorca

Home to Magaluf, a major draw for boozed-up Britain, the island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travel

The Guardian - UK

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Tourists turning to artificial intelligence for holiday inspiration

Travel association Abta predicts that AI will only continue to grow in use when researching holidays

The Independent UK

Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reports

The Guardian - UK

Use of AI for holiday inspiration doubles in a year

ravel trade organisation Abta, which commissioned the poll, described the technology as a ‘creative co-pilot’.

Evening Standard

UK citizens overstaying in EU warned they will be ‘automatically detected’

Travel trade organisation Abta said enforcement of the limit of 90 days in a 180-day period has previously been widely ignored.

Evening Standard

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Eurostar insists new EU border checks will cause ‘no queues’

The Channel Tunnel train operator said it is fully prepared for the launch of the Entry Exit System (EES) on October 12.

Evening Standard

Even Reform voters now want to unpick this one Brexit measure, shock poll reveals

Exclusive: A YouGov poll has revealed attitudes to Brexit may be changing – even among Nigel Farage’s supporters

The Independent UK

From cancellations to itinerary changes – your rights if a cruise goes wrong

There is no automatic compensation for cruise delays or cancellations, but Marc Shoffman explains that there are some protections in place for passengers

The Independent UK

Will a spike in oil price mean I pay more for my flight or holiday?

Tour operators can add 8% to the cost of a package – but they must show their working

The Independent UK

Minister criticises UK’s ‘obsession’ with ‘laughing’ about sunburn

Sir Chris Bryant said too much exposure to the sun can be fatal.

Evening Standard

Rail passengers face Easter disruption on west coast mainline

Engineering works will bring a cut in services, with roads and airports also expected to be busier than last year

The Guardian - UK

ETIAS scams: Everything you need to know about EU travel as EES launch causes confusion

With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.

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The Guardian - UK

Heathrow closure: what are your rights if your flight has been cancelled?

Up to 291,000 passengers have had journeys disrupted by the London airport’s power outage

The Independent UK

The 8 common mistakes to avoid when booking your holiday in 2025

Before you spend big on a holiday this year, here’s how to help make sure your trip goes without a hitch

The Guardian - UK

What are my rights if wintry UK weather has disrupted my travel?

Snow, ice and flooding have resulted in flights and trains being delayed or cancelled, and roads being blocked

The Guardian - UK

Detours and day trips: ‘Sunshine Saturday’ sees holiday bookings soar - with new trends for 2025

More than 12 million have already booked trips abroad, with off-the-beaten track locations a popular pick

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Evening Standard

Hungary named among ‘destinations to watch’ for UK holidaymakers

The central European country was included in the list by travel trade organisation Abta.

Evening Standard

Four million people embarking on foreign festive trips

Travel trade organisation Abta said Sunday will be the busiest day for departures, with Christmas Day the quietest.

The Guardian - UK

Adverts for ‘cruel’ elephant rides still rising despite new UK law, says charity

MPs passed legislation a year ago to ban advertising of unethical animal tourism – but it has not yet come into force

The National (Scotland)

Airlines may ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules, warns easyJet boss

Travellers risk being stuck on planes after arriving at European Union (EU) airports once enhanced border checks are introduced, the boss of easyJet…

The Independent UK

Airline boss warns passengers could be held on runways due to Brexit border rules

The EU Commission said EES would be launched on November 10, although a further update is expected

The Independent UK

Unexplained green taxes are costing holidaymakers ‘hundreds of pounds’, says travel boss

EasyJet Holidays chief executive hit out at the way some destinations were introducing environmental fees

The Independent UK

Spike in British families choosing ‘complex’ adventure holidays over summer beach breaks

Holidays ‘seeing innovation like never before in the family travel market’

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