Greece is one country whose Covid-19 figures are likely to be scrutinised closely by the UK Government over the next few days. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week said quarantine measures could be introduced for any country recording a seven-day rate of more than 20 cases per 100,000 people. In Greece, the latest seven-day rate … Read more
British ‘Jihadi’ bride and mother-of-nine is back in the UK living on a canal boat and claiming benefits after denying leading all-female Islamic State unit in Syria Natalie Bracht, 45, was alleged to have travelled to Syria at the end of 2014 It was also claimed that she had married IS fighter Celso Rodrigues da Costa … Read more
Thousands of British Airways cabin crew and ground staff will find out today if they will lose their jobs or face pay cuts after more than 6,000 employees accepted voluntary redundancy. Those who do not volunteer for redundancy and then refuse a new role under the new terms could be dismissed – with the possibility … Read more
British Airways permanently grounds its unique all-business-class service between London City Airport and New York The transatlantic service was operated on a specially adapted Airbus A318 The aircraft only had 32 seats – and they could all be converted into 6ft flat beds BA says the service has been scrapped as a result of the … Read more
Travel bosses last night urged Boris Johnson to drop blanket restrictions on whole countries as the row over quarantine rules escalated. Amid signs of a major revolt, a coalition of 47 airlines, airports and tourism leaders also called on him to introduce virus tests for those arriving in the UK – warning the industry could … Read more
She’s jetted off on her first holiday abroad with her husband Hugo Taylor and baby girl Sienna as a family-of-three. And Millie Mackintosh looked every inch the yummy mummy as she uploaded stunning bikini shots from her five-star hotel Andronis Luxury Suites in Santorini on Wednesday morning. The former Made In Chelsea star, 31, who welcomed her … Read more
The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week many concerned travellers wrote in regarding refund issues involving the likes of British Airways and Tui. The Guru rolled up his sleeves. Q. We were due to fly to Canada with British Airways on July 1, but the trip was cancelled. We … Read more
End of the BA jumbo jets: British Airways scraps ENTIRE FLEET of iconic 747 planes after plummeting passenger numbers forces bosses to bring forward plan to retire them in 2024 The nation’s flag carrier is world’s last major operator of the iconic Boeing 747 BA used 31 jumbo jets before coronavirus crisis forced bosses to … Read more
Three British Airways cabin crew were killed in a New Year’s eve crash when the driver, who was double the drink-drive limit, failed to stop at a crossroads, an inquest heard. A coroner was told how the three friends were celebrating the arrival of the New Year when the collision took place on Bedfont Road, … Read more
Three British Airways cabin crew were killed in a New Year’s eve crash when the driver, who was double the drink-drive limit, failed to stop at a crossroads, an inquest heard. A coroner was told how the three friends were celebrating the arrival of the New Year when the collision took place on Bedfont Road, … Read more