Tag: Travel
Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos
By The Associated Press LONDON — London Heathrow Airport said it was “fully operational” on Saturday, after an almost daylong closure sparked by an electrical substation fire. But airlines warned that severe disruption will last for days as they scramble to relocate planes and crews and get travelers to their destinations. The airport’s boss said…
Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport
Alma Asinobi wants to break Guinness world record for shortest time to visit seven continents In 2019, Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, gave herself an ambitious goal after obtaining her first passport: to visit up to 16 countries every year. Then Covid-19 triggered a global lockdown, curtailing her dreams. Since restrictions were lifted,…
At least 4 people are dead as massive snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions
By Chandelis Duster , Ayana Archie There have been hundreds of calls for help on the highways and thousands of stranded cars from Kansas to Virginia since Saturday, including a car pileup in Illinois. In Kansas, where blizzard warnings had been issued across the state over the weekend, at least three people have died in…
Heavy snow disrupts travel in England and Wales as airports close runways
Forecast of freezing rain to follow raises fears of treacherous conditions, with road and rail also affected Heavy overnight snow in Wales and northern England is causing travel disruption as the new year gets off to a frosty start. Two amber weather warnings from the Met Office have been put in place in England and…
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and phone restrictions under new laws aimed at tackling organised immigration crime, the government has announced. Ministers plan to introduce “interim” Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) designed to place immediate restrictions on suspects’ activity while a full order is considered by the courts. It comes…
Ice warning and travel alerts in UK as temperatures drop after flooding
Disruption expected as rain turns to snow, after major flooding incident declared in Greater Manchester An ice warning is in force for much of the UK as temperatures have dropped, after a major incident was declared due to flooding. The yellow Met Office warning indicates there could be some difficult travel conditions across Scotland, Northern…
16 Travel Essentials That Are Always On My Packing List
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. I’m the first to admit that I haven’t always been a great packer. Not only did I live in constant fear of having to pay extra for an overweight bag, but I…
‘Dating for homes saved me £20,000 on holidays’
Inviting a stranger to stay in your home might seem like the opposite of a relaxing holiday, but for some travellers house exchanges are worth taking the leap of faith. “It’s just like dating for homes,” Liz Barlow tells me. Aged 70, the semi-retired management consultant has 31 home swaps under her belt and estimates…