Premier League star’s girlfriend ‘caught smuggling stun gun and cosh through Kent airport’

Premier League star’s girlfriend ‘burst into tears after being caught smuggling stun gun and cosh through Kent airport’ She is said to have burst into tears when confronted by Border Force guards  The Instagram-famous woman flew into London Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, Sunday Possessing a stun gun carries a hefty punishment of up to six … Read more

Outrage as work begins on new ‘Machu Picchu’ airport in Peru

Work has begun on a new airport that will be used by tourists visiting Machu Picchu, sparking outrage among historians and environmentalists.   Bulldozers are currently clearing land for the new hub in Chinchero. It lies 36 miles from the world-famous tourist attraction, near Cusco, and is considered to be the gateway to the Sacred Valley. … Read more

Heathrow Airport begins trialling thermal screening temperature checks on passengers

New thermal imaging cameras which can check the temperatures of airline passengers as they enter Britain are today set to be rolled out at the country’s busiest airport, as bosses look at ways to kick-start the travel industry in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Heathrow will introduce the tripod mounted cameras in one of … Read more

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: From P&O to Stena, travelling by ferry can cost less

Forget airport stress – this is plain sailing: Why travelling by ferry can be less expensive and a lot more fun Fans say the ships can be less stressful, less expensive and a lot more fun Packing is easy as you can take as much kit as your car can carry  Many ferries have cruise … Read more

The best and worst pay-as-you-go UK airport lounges revealed

The lounge at Southend Airport has been ranked the worst out of 21 pay-as-you-go airport lounges in the UK for the second consecutive year. Inspectors from consumer group Which? say they found barely-there facilities at the Skylife Lounge with no runway view, no hot food and no sparkling wine – earning it just one star … Read more

The eight-hour airport check: How Hong Kong is screening all arrivals to keep a lid on coronavirus

The eight-hour airport check: Testing booths, tracking bracelets and an interminable wait before you can get the all-clear to enter the country… how Hong Kong is screening all arrivals to keep a lid on coronavirus Photographer records eight hour ordeal as she travels via airport into Hong Kong Laurel Chor, 30, was given a tracking … Read more

You don’t need to fly first class to get access to airport lounges. Here’s our pick of the best

Air travel can be hell. But there’s a way to ease your pain. If you don’t mind spending £30 or so, you can relax pre-flight at a private airport lounge and enjoy unlimited food and drink as part of the deal. There’s free wi-fi, charging stations and sometimes showers. In most cases, you can take … Read more

Singapore Changi Airport is world’s best airport for eighth time

Singapore’s Changi is named the world’s best airport for the eighth year in a row, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental is No1 in America and Heathrow is best for shopping Skytrax’s World Airport Awards are based on 13.5million passenger surveys, with 550 airports assessed Other highly ranked airports include Tokyo’s Haneda International and Hamad International in … Read more

Married At First Sight’s Stacey Hampton appears stressed as she emerges from Adelaide Airport

Married At First Sight’s Stacey Hampton DELETES Instagram and looks stressed at Adelaide Airport after an interstate trip – as police say she is NOT an essential worker and must self-quarantine for 14 days By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:02 BST, 6 May 2020 | Updated: 21:17 BST, 6 May 2020 Stacey … Read more

Heathrow airport will trial thermal imaging cameras to spot passengers carrying coronavirus

Heathrow airpot is set to trial thermal imaging facial recognition cameras in a bid to spot passengers carrying coronavirus. It is one of a raft of measures the airport is taking to ensure passenger safety and will be trialled in the next two weeks in Terminal 2. The new safety procedures include UV sanitation, which could … Read more