UK Conscription Debate: National Service Plans Explained
Explore the heated debate on reintroducing national service in the UK. Learn what it could mean for young people, the political arguments, and how other nations handle conscription.
Explore the heated debate on reintroducing national service in the UK. Learn what it could mean for young people, the political arguments, and how other nations handle conscription.
British Airways will replace hot breakfast with a continental option on its shortest Club Europe routes from January 2026, aiming to improve service. Find out which routes are affected.
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines will introduce new 'first-class' seats in early 2026. Discover the details on the 2x2 layout, potential fares, and what this means for budget travel.
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
A WestJet agent refused boarding, tore up passes & struck a passenger who tried to record the dispute. The airline apologises after a serious internal probe.
A former flight attendant explains the surprising rules she had to follow, from banned coffee to secret water service. Discover the behind-the-scenes logic.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Ryanair shuts its Prime membership club after just eight months, revealing customers gained over €6m in benefits while the airline earned only €4.4m. Discover why the budget carrier pulled the plug.
A woman with cystic fibrosis claims Southwest Airlines blocked her service dog from a flight, alleging it defecated at check-in. Read the full story of the disputed incident and its aftermath.
A new study reveals Wizz Air offers the lowest fares for UK Christmas travel at £0.0417 per seat mile, though Virgin Atlantic surprises in second place. Discover which airlines provide the best value.
EasyJet reports 9% profit rise to £665m, driven by strong demand for package holidays. The holidays division saw a 27% revenue increase, with 80% of H1 packages already sold.
Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is permanently reducing its Gatwick operation, moving flights to Luton to cut costs. CEO cites 'inferior slots' at the expensive Sussex hub. Find out what this means for your travel plans.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Airlines ceases trading, grounding all flights. Thousands of passengers affected. Find out about refunds and new rescue fares from Loganair.
Channel Islands airline Blue Islands ceases trading, cancelling all flights and leaving passengers stranded. Find out about refunds and alternative travel options.
Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends trading, stranding passengers. Second regional airline failure in weeks. Find out about alternative travel options and rescue fares.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Ryanair's shift to digital boarding passes sees 98% passenger adoption. Discover how travellers like Beryl and Mick are adapting and what it means for fares.
A routine business trip turned to terror when a passenger's power bank spontaneously combusted at a Qantas business lounge, setting his trousers ablaze and triggering emergency response.
Delta Airlines is soaring to new fashion heights with a complete uniform overhaul, introducing sophisticated new designs and colours for its 70,000 frontline staff in a major style transformation.
Shocking incident as holidaymaker discovers suitcase destroyed beyond repair after flight with budget carrier, sparking urgent warnings for travellers.
Australian airline Qantas cancels flights for customers who booked tickets after following the airline on social media, sparking outrage and compensation demands.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Budget airline Wizz Air announces new charges based on passenger weight and cabin baggage, sparking travel industry debate and passenger concerns.
A revolutionary new travel experience is coming to budget flights as one airline introduces premium seating with business-class comforts without the luxury price tag. Discover how your next flight could be transformed.
JetBlue announces sweeping cuts to its flight schedule, eliminating 17 routes including key Florida and international services, as airline industry faces ongoing challenges.
A major British airline has collapsed into administration, resulting in mass redundancies and widespread flight cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and the travel industry reeling.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Jet2 soars above competitors as the UK's most dependable airline, while Wizz Air faces turbulence in latest aviation reliability rankings.