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Travel chaos as thousands hit by flight delays and cancellations after cyberattack on European airport systems

Experts said the cyberattack was ‘deeply concerning’ and warned flights could be disrupted for days if the issue wasn’t solved quickly

The Independent UK

Esta rules, phone searches and simple travel hacks: Everything you need to know about US travel in 2025

These are the key factors to consider before a trip to America

The Independent UK

Holidaymakers are opting for cooler destinations to avoid extreme heat and wildfire threats, experts say

While the Mediterranean remains a firm favourite, some Brits are choosing milder climates for their holidays

Evening Standard

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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

The Guardian - UK

Slow the trains and slow the build to save billions on HS2, advises former Eurostar director

‘High-speed lines have a habit of creating political potholes for ministers,’ says Paul Charles

The Independent UK

UK travel chaos: how to claim compensation for cancelled or delayed flights

Consumer rights experts reveal what you could be entitled to if your flight is delayed, cancelled or entire trip ruined

The Guardian - UK

Wildfires ‘will clearly happen again’ and travel industry plans ‘need overhaul’

Paul Charles, CEO of travel PR firm PC Agency, called for an overhaul of the Foreign Office travel advice system which left holidaymakers ‘confused’.

The Independent UK

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UK visitor numbers up amid signs of shift away from mainland Europe’s extreme heat

Tourism to UK close to pre-Covid levels as Czech Republic, Ireland and Denmark also leap in popularity

The Guardian - UK

Holiday hotspots where your pound will go furthest this summer

Want to go away without spending too much? Here’s a roundup of the best-value destinations

The Guardian - UK

Co Derry music industry insider shares story of working with stars including Van Morrison, Ray Davies and the Buzzcocks

The music industry memoir is set to launch this week

Belfast Live

Budget airlines: which is the best – and what about the worst?

After Jet2 topped a Which? poll, we ask UK travel experts for their views and take a close look at the rules and extras

The Guardian - UK

Matthew Hancock’s half-hour in the travel limelight is over

The former Health Secretary has been disinvited from a top travel conference after WhatsApp leaks

The Independent UK

UK 'ignoring Covid threat' as passengers from China arrive test-free amid rise in cases

The US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan all announced mandatory tests for passengers arriving from China, after Beijing said it is to reopen its borders next week

Daily Mirror

Travel firms brace for getaway bonanza as Brits look to lock in dream 2023 getaway

Travel firms are reportedly bracing for a surge of bookings in a getaway bonanza come new year as holidaymakers up and down the country look to lock in their dream 2023 getaways

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Evening Standard

Hundreds of thousands of passengers arriving at strike hit airports on Friday

The Border Force strikes will take place every day from Friday to the end of the year, except December 27

The Independent UK

Worst airline for flight delays revealed

Wizz Air’s UK departures were an average of 14 minutes and 24 seconds behind schedule in 2021, according to new analysis.

The Guardian - UK

Bank holiday travellers face severe delays and disruptions

Airlines have cut 290,000 seats from schedules, while drivers advised to ‘pack their patience’

The Independent UK

UK flights still one-sixth down on 2019, while holding top spot in Europe

‘Fewer seats on sale, airport caps and staff shortages are hurting the sector at a time when demand to fly is strong’ – consultant Paul Charles

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The Independent UK

Bank holiday flight cancellations mean almost 290,000 fewer seats

The cancellations are largely due to staff shortages across the aviation industry, which has led to caps on operations at some airports.

Daily Mirror

British Airways asks passengers if they'll cancel their trips amid airline chaos

The UK's flag carrier contacted passengers set to fly before July 25 asking them if they'd reschedule their flights as British Airways struggles to fulfil all of its planned flights

The Independent UK

Traveller uncertainty and ‘panic’ over which summer flights will be cancelled

Many affected travellers may be unable to rebook as most flights are already full, one expert warned

The Independent UK

What you need to know if you are flying abroad this summer

Travellers making up for time lost during the pandemic have faced delays and cancellations as they try to head abroad.

Daily Mirror

Travel experts explain how to avoid summer holiday misery and predict chaos will continue

Paul Charles, Chelsea Dickenson and James Moon have advised Mirror readers about how they should avoid being caught up in chaos at airports or stuck abroad this summer

The Guardian - UK

UK travel chaos: tips on what to do, from flight cancellations to passports

A preflight checklist of dos and don’ts to help your summer holiday go smoothly

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: What caused this week’s travel chaos – and why the whole summer is at risk

In today’s newsletter: Half-term, the Jubilee, a struggling travel industry and, yes, Brexit have come together to cause a week of chaos. Nimo Omer investigates how

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