Crack down on scourge of overtourism with ‘mystery shoppers’, urges industry chief
Exclusive: Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy advises government officials to make ‘mystery shopper’ visits to Airbnb rentals
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Exclusive: Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy advises government officials to make ‘mystery shopper’ visits to Airbnb rentals
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Exclusive: Palma airport has seen diversions, including from the UK, on Friday afternoon
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Exclusive: The definitive sequence of events behind a shutdown that had devastating emotional and economic consequences
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Jet2's CEO has issued a warning over unlicensed accommodation creating overtourism.
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Exclusive: Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to London Heathrow diverted to Doha to refuel
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Plane Talk: I got some things right about BA’s path into the 21st century, but also missed loads
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Packed with expert advice, destination inspiration, and the latest travel news and deals, Simon Calder’s Travel Week newsletter will help you travel smarter
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Exclusive: Travel firms are cutting prices drastically to fill seats and beds over the next two weeks
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The Man Who Pays His Way: Take advice from the experts on holiday safety this summer
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This week, TravelSmart is offering advice and expertise for first-timers looking to visit South America, a wonderful continent of contrasts, from the towering Andes to the steamy depths of the Amazon.
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‘Global intends to introduce further widebody aircraft in 2025,’ the airline said
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London Euston station is closed completely on Sunday and Monday, 4-5 May
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Exclusive: Three people could drink and dine in South America for the same price as a solo customer in Dubai
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Train Talk: ‘Open access’ is a boon for travellers and train operators should be free to be commercial
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Power has been restored to tens of millions but the cause of the power cut remains unknown
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Travel operator easyJet has issued a three-day travel warning for Spain and Portugal following a major power blackout.
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Exclusive: An estimated 80,000 passengers had their flights cancelled, including 4,000 to or from the UK
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Here are the obligations each airline has, and what you can expect if you experience delays
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The Man Who Pays His Way: How Harold Lawrence transformed cover for backpackers
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Exclusive: easyJet allowing passengers to postpone flights by up to 72 hours or take voucher
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Spain’s electricity operator had earlier all but ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the outage
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