Frequent flyer saves £70 a year with early airport parking
A frequent flyer from Leeds saves up to £70 a year on airport parking by pre-booking early, a trick that cuts £10 per stay for travellers at UK airports.
Category : Transport
EasyJet Manchester to Reykjavik flight diverted to Edinburgh due to low visibility
EasyJet flight from Manchester to Reykjavik diverted to Edinburgh due to low visibility; Ryanair flight returned to Birmingham after turbulence.
Cabin crew secret code: What it means if you hear flight attendants say 'mermaid'
Flight attendants use secret codes to discuss passengers discreetly. 'Mermaid' refers to those taking up too much space. Other terms include VIP and pan-pan.
Millions of Older Drivers Could Face Retests Under New Safety Proposals
Proposals could require drivers aged 70 and over to retake tests, impacting six million Britons.
Lorry fire shuts M4 westbound near Bristol during morning rush hour
M4 westbound closed between J18 and J19 after a lorry fire; delays and diversions in place during morning rush hour.
Pothole fall leaves mum without seven teeth and wants payout
Alison Smith, 48, lost seven teeth and suffered life-changing injuries after tripping on a pothole in Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, and now wants compensation.
Coldplay postpone Wembley shows due to Tube strikes
Coldplay reschedule final two Wembley concerts due to London Underground strikes, sparking fan anger over financial losses and late notice.
Reading council CCTV car issues over 10,000 parking fines
Reading council's CCTV car issued 10,102 fines, mostly for red route stops. Oxford Road had the most penalties.
Flying saucer close-encounter with jet at Gatwick
An Airbus A319 approaching London Gatwick was buzzed by a disc-shaped 'flying saucer'; the UK Airprox Board ruled the jet's safety had been reduced.
British Airways cabin crew member hospitalised after odour incident on flight
A British Airways stewardess was hospitalised after a bad odour on a flight from the Dominican Republic to Gatwick, with passengers reporting feeling unwell.
Tenerife South and Lanzarote named worst EU airports for passport delays by British tourists
British holidaymakers have named Tenerife South and Lanzarote as the worst EU airports for passport control delays, with Ryanair warning of EES disruption.
Parisians Back Ban on Rental E-Scooters by Overwhelming Majority
Parisians have voted overwhelmingly to ban rental e-scooters from the French capital, with 90% supporting the move in a non-binding referendum. Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the ban will reduce nuisance.
UPS warns of shipping delays after fatal cargo plane crash in Kentucky
UPS warns of shipping delays after fatal cargo plane crash at its Kentucky hub halts package sorting; experts say impact may ease before holidays.
Blue Badge holders face £1,000 fine for common display error
Drivers with Blue Badges risk a £1,000 penalty if the badge is not displayed correctly or is misused. Here's how to avoid the fine.
Tractor Plunges Off M20 Bridge Leaving Driver Critically Injured
A tractor fell from a bridge onto the M20 in Kent, leaving the driver critically injured. The motorway is closed for repairs.
Royal Mail delivery times and how to check local delays
Royal Mail aims to deliver by 4.30pm Monday to Saturday, with some Sunday and evening parcel deliveries, and explains how customers can check local delays.
Flight attendant survives being thrown from plane in New York crash
Canadian flight attendant survives being ejected from Air Canada Jazz plane after LaGuardia collision, while two pilots die.
LATAM Boeing 767 blows multiple tyres during Atlanta landing
A LATAM Boeing 767 blew multiple tyres on landing in Atlanta, causing a hard landing and leaving passengers delayed but uninjured.
Tourist Bus Roof Ripped Off in Russell Square Crash
Five injured as tourist bus roof torn off in collision with tree near Russell Square, London.
Hardknott Pass: Britain's wildest road divides opinion
Hardknott Pass in the Lake District is a steep, narrow Roman road with hairpin bends and 33% gradients. Drivers and cyclists face a formidable challenge, but some say it should be avoided.
Aer Lingus flight turned back after passenger sexually assaulted teenager
Farmer Patrick Noone pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on an Aer Lingus flight, forcing the plane to turn back to Shannon.
Hawaiian Airlines to launch first premium economy cabin by 2028
Hawaiian Airlines unveils five-year $600m plan to add premium economy by 2028, alongside cabin upgrades and airport renovations.
Five dead as snow and ice cause travel chaos across Europe
At least five die in France as snow and ice disrupt travel across Europe, with flight cancellations, rail delays, and flooding in Italy and the Balkans.
Luton Airport Reopens After Major Car Park Fire
Luton airport reopens after a large car park fire caused flight cancellations and damage; investigations continue.
Lufthansa cancels 800 flights as German strike disrupts travel for 100,000
Lufthansa cancels 800 flights amid German strike, affecting 100,000 passengers. UK airports impacted, with compensation rights for travellers.
Classic car tax trap: Older models scrapped as VED rises loom
New data shows a surge in scrappage of older cars as April 2026 VED rises make tax bills exceed vehicle values. Land Rover Freelander and VW Golf hit hard.
New Amtrak Airo trains to debut in 2026, missing World Cup
Amtrak's new Airo trains begin service on the Cascades route in 2026, but not in time for the World Cup, with 83 sets planned nationwide.
New roadside eyesight tests could see DVLA ban drivers
UK drivers could face random roadside eyesight tests, and those who fail risk having their licence revoked by the DVLA under new government plans.
Woman killed and two injured as van mounts pavement on The Strand
A woman was killed and two pedestrians injured when a van mounted the pavement on The Strand in central London. Police arrest driver on suspicion of careless driving.
Wandsworth Council issues speeding fines to cyclists on Tooting Bec Common
Wandsworth Council issues £50 fines to cyclists exceeding 12mph on Tooting Bec Common, citing safety concerns and complaints from park users.
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