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The problem is that few airlines have planes small enough to fly some of the routes on which Flybe operated.

Today is World Book Day and one of our most-well-known travel writers, Jan Morris, has a new book out

The archaeological park of Kato Paphos welcomed the most visitors in 2019 while the Tombs of the Kings nearby was the second most popular.

Air New Zealand’s idea is not to adapt a seat but to create almost a train- sleeping car bunk system where passengers can shut themselves off from the rest of the passengers and get a good rest.

Market research by onepoll suggests to me that some nervousness is creeping into the public’s mind of the coronavirus outbreak.

As from today it is a blue passport that you will receive instead of the burgundy coloured EU passport that we have had for the last thirty-two years

All in all, it isn’t a good time if you are in the travel industry. But it isn’t a good time for holidaymakers and travellers

For us lesser mortals, each of us needs to decide whether it is hyped or not. And the answer to that will only be known after the virus disappears!

This morning the Court of Appeal ruled against the third runway plan that Heathrow Airport wants to develop.

If you go on holiday and are subject to restrictions because of coronavirus and miss your return flight through no fault of your own you airline has a duty of care

The travel industry would dearly love to know if the coronavirus is affecting your holiday thinking. afternoon!

I used to take one teabag for each day I was away. This survey doesn’t say how much tea people were taking with them

The Venice Carnival, one of the most well-known events in the world, has closed earlier than it normally does because of the coronavirus.

Royal Mail is shooting itself in the foot. If it thinks increasing prices will help profitability then they are misguided

In all, the floods have proved devastating for many but they will have an ever greater impact on the towns and cities if people refuse to visit them.

After 45 years, it is time for me to go back and see the transformation that has taken place.

That is why I think the airline sales we saw in January won’t be the last ones we see.

It is one of lowliest of jobs, one that successive prime ministers seem to regard as being pretty insignificant which also seems to be the view of parliamentarians.

My first cynical thought is whether niceness is profitable or even wanted by passengers who are largely interested in a good deal.

What redress is there for those whose holidays have been affected by the weather?

Although most arrangements are still unknown, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office have issued advice to travellers to the EU from 1st of January 2021.

Since visitor numbers are so important to many EU economies, making things too difficult for travellers might make those travellers consider visits elsewhere.

If no-deal is concluded between the EU and the UK by the end of the year, the Portuguese have confirmed that it will have contingency measures for UK visitors to access healthcare.

Spain is only the choice of 13.6% of people aged 25-34.

Britons don’t need a visa, there are direct flights from Gatwick on both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, and English is spoken.

An art supplies company in Bolton has had a think and created ten travel posters as if they were designed by famous artists from past and present.

Not wishing to look a gift horse in the mouth, for the tourist and visitor there are some things that would help tourism and make it easier for people to visit parts of our countries

Fear not readers, ferry travel will be exactly the same as before.