United asks pilots to take unpaid time off, citing Boeing delays

United asks pilots to take unpaid time off, citing Boeing delays

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, from United Airlines company, taking off from Barcelona airport, in Barcelona on 28th March 2023.  JanValls | Nurphoto | Getty Images United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid time off next month, citing late-arriving aircraft from Boeing, according to a note sent to pilots. It’s another example of how Boeing’s customers … Read more

Urgent travel warning for Brits as popular hotspot introduces ‘tourist tax’ that could add £50 to holiday

Urgent travel warning for Brits as popular hotspot introduces ‘tourist tax’ that could add £50 to holiday

AN urgent travel warning has been issued for Brits after a popular hotspot introduced a “tourist tax” that could add £50 to your holiday. Visitors to the sun-soaked destination will have to fork up €2 (£1.70) per night for up to a week between March and September. 2 The Algarve resort of Portimão is bringing … Read more

Churches, gardens, dungeons – a cycling tour of Intramuros, Manila, is a ride through Philippine history

Churches, gardens, dungeons – a cycling tour of Intramuros, Manila, is a ride through Philippine history

BGC (Bonifacio Global City), a central business district that has some of the city’s swankiest hotels, has fewer bicycle lanes than Pasay but no shortage of cyclists. At One Bonifacio High Street, a leafy pedestrianised plaza filled with colourful art installations, there are rows of guitar-shaped stands next to a machine that allows cyclists to … Read more

Inside Lausanne – the ‘best small city in the world’: There’s no graffiti, no litter – and no pushing and shoving (plus, tourists get a free public transport pass)

Inside Lausanne – the ‘best small city in the world’: There’s no graffiti, no litter – and no pushing and shoving (plus, tourists get a free public transport pass)

By Jane Keightley For The Daily Mail Published: 16:13 BST, 1 April 2024 | Updated: 16:22 BST, 1 April 2024 Stepping out of Lausanne train station, everywhere is pristine: no graffiti, no litter, no pushing and shoving. It’s true what they say about Swiss cleanliness and efficiency. And, on arriving at my hotel, I am … Read more

The incredible European theme park that’s ‘better than Disneyland’ | Travel News | Travel

The incredible European theme park that’s ‘better than Disneyland’ | Travel News | Travel

An incredible European theme park has been dubbed “better than Disneyland” – and has hardly any queues despite more than five million tourists visiting every single year. PortAventura, in Salou, Spain, attracts around one third of the visitors Disneyland Paris does – and there are often tiny queues, even for some of the biggest rides. … Read more

Luxury travel prices are high because ‘the demand is there’

Luxury travel prices are high because ‘the demand is there’

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Luxury travel prices are increasing because wealthy travelers are willing to pay the rates. ‘Money is almost no object for some of these guests,’ said Henry Harteveldt, president of the travel market research company, Atmosphere Research Group. Read original article here Denial … Read more

The UK’s adults-only soft play, ball pits, Lego nights, museum sleepovers & holiday camps where grown-ups play like kids

The UK’s adults-only soft play, ball pits, Lego nights, museum sleepovers & holiday camps where grown-ups play like kids

KIDULT attractions are few and far between, but the ones that do exist are a delightful gem. Whether it be for escapism, nostalgia or just a bit of fun these are some of the top UK venues to unlock your inner child. 5 Camp Wildfire has 100 adults-only activitiesCredit: Instagram / @campwildfire 5 Guests team … Read more

Germany partially legalises marijuana, allowing personal use, home cultivation for citizens; no plans for weed tourism

Germany partially legalises marijuana, allowing personal use, home cultivation for citizens; no plans for weed tourism

A German law that partially legalises cannabis comes into effect today, implementing a flagship pledge of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government. However, access to the drug will not be straightforward. From April 1, it will be legal to carry up to 25 grams (0.88oz) of dried cannabis for personal use – enough to roll around … Read more

Inside ‘the best premium economy cabin in the WORLD’: The Mail tests out Eva Air’s award-winning Boeing 777 seat, which scooped gold at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’. Here’s our verdict…

Inside ‘the best premium economy cabin in the WORLD’: The Mail tests out Eva Air’s award-winning Boeing 777 seat, which scooped gold at the ‘Oscars of Aviation’. Here’s our verdict…

What makes the best premium economy cabin in the world so special? I’m boarding an Eva Air flight to find out. The Taiwanese airline accepted the ‘best premium economy’ trophy at the most recent ‘Oscars of Aviation’ – the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards. Not only that but it was named the world’s ninth-best airline. … Read more