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Travel boss who conned friends out of £300,000 in holidays scam Ponzi scheme to pay her children's private school fees is jailed for 33 months
Travel boss who conned friends out of £300,000 in holidays scam Ponzi scheme to pay her children's private school fees is jailed for 33 monthsBy DAVID OLASEINDE Published: 08:52, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 08:52, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
The Saudi Airline Preparing to Launch Just as Iran Upends Travel
When Saudi Arabia unveiled plans in 2023 for a new airline that could take on regional champions Emirates and Qatar Airways, the aviation industry was back in full swing after the pandemic, with packed planes driving fares higher and lifting profits to a record.
Italian tourists meet Indian stranger mid-drive on road trip, then this happens
Italian tourists meet Indian stranger middrive on road trip then this happens
I've been waiting for Emirates to refund me £1,081 for a flight since March 2020 lockdown: CRANE ON THE CASE
I've been waiting for Emirates to refund me £1,081 for a flight since March 2020 lockdown: CRANE ON THE CASEHave you had a problem with a firm? Helen.crane@thisismoney.co.uk By HELEN CRANE, DEPUTY EDITOR, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 06:00, 7 May 2026 e-mail 8 View comments
Things to do in Dubai this weekend: May 9-10
Dubai: Whether you want to break a sweat, explore the beach or indulge your sweet tooth, this weekend in Dubai has something for everyone. Here is what is on.Get moving with Costa Coffee and Well BKick off your Saturday morning with a free wellness session at Dubai Police Academy Drive-Thru. The 'Awaken Fitness Rave' starts at 7am with a 45-minute outdoor HIIT bootcamp open to all fitness levels, followed by a proper recovery set-up complete with ice baths, sports massages, complimentary iced Co...
Major airlines cancel 194 flights and delay 2,603 in single day as airports in tourist hubs affected
Thousands of people have been affected by the disruptions on Thursday, May 7 and it has been reported that 194 flights were cancelled and 2,603 delayed, sending airports into chaos
Eerie sight on Jetstar flight from Bali to Melbourne: 'Couldn't see'
Eerie sight on Jetstar flight from Bali to Melbourne: 'Couldn't see'The flight was leaving for Melbourne from BaliIt was like 'the start of a horror movie' Read more: Bride slams Jetstar after they make fun of her By BURNEY WONG Published: 02:48, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 02:48, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Saudi Arabia urges pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits, warns against fake offers
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to obtain official Hajj permits through authorised channels and comply with all regulations, in a renewed call to ensure a safe and orderly pilgrimage.The ministry said the Hajj visa is the only valid visa permitting its holder to perform the pilgrimage, stressing that permits must be secured through approved procedures to guarantee an organised journey from arrival to the completion of rituals.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download...
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race
German tourist wins payout after losing sun lounger race10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTabby WilsonandMimi SwabyGetty ImagesA German tourist has won a payout of more than €900 (£850) after he was unable to secure a sun lounger due to other guests reserving them with towels.The man, who has not been identified, was on holiday in Greece with his family in 2024, and said he spent 20 minutes a day trying to find a sun lounger, despite waking up at 06:00.He then sued his tour operat...
Eid Al Adha: UAE travellers see summer airfares soar alongside jet fuel prices
Dubai: UAE residents planning overseas trips for the Eid Al Adha break later this month are entering one of the most expensive summer travel markets in years, as soaring jet fuel prices trigger higher airfares, tighter seat availability and growing schedule pressure across airlines worldwide.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The disruption comes just as outbound travel demand accelerates ahead of the holiday period during the last week of May and...
Life inside the MV Hondius cruise plauged by rat virus - deserted restaurants, hazmat suits and tears
Passengers stranded on board the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius cruise ship have revealed life in currently like onboard, with experts warning there is a long road ahead for them
Russians purchased almost $7.91 bln worth of international tours in 2025 — expert
Alexander Osaulenko said the average cost of an international tour last year stood at $1,230
Once-bustling Nevada vacation resort becomes America's newest GHOST TOWN as its final hotel closes
Once-bustling Nevada vacation resort becomes America's newest GHOST TOWN as its final hotel closesSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:00, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 17:00, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Jet2, easyJet, TUI, Ryanair and Wizz Air Wednesday afternoon update for people with flights booked
The Department for Transport has issued an update for anyone planning on travelling over the next few months
Revealed: The best culturally vibrant towns and cities to live in the UK - with grand, historic venues and international cuisine
Revealed: The best culturally vibrant towns and cities to live in the UK - with grand, historic venues and international cuisineREAD MORE: Inside the 'UK's best city' that's overtaken London - with rooftop spa and Roman ruinsBy JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 15:00, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 15:45, 6 May 2026 e-mail 32 View comments
EasyJet issue statement as Arsenal fans face soaring hotel and flight prices for Champions League final
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Tourist wins hefty payout after losing 'dawn dash' race for holiday sun lounger
A German father has won a legal battle against a tour operator after his family holiday on the Greek island of Kos was spoilt by the rampant reservation of sun loungers. The anonymous man had spent €7,186 (£6,206.66) on a package trip for himself, his wife and their two children at a large hotel in August 2024.Despite the hotel maintaining an explicit ban on guests claiming sunbeds with towels at the crack of dawn, the rule was routinely ignored. Even rising at 6am proved futile for the family,...
What the Spirit shutdown means for budget travelers
The average price of a domestic round-trip flight was $365 last week, which the travel website Kayak says is the highest so far this year. Kris Van Cleave explains how the closure of Spirit Airlines could impact costs and what budget travelers should know.
German successfully sues tour operator after losing 6am race to put towel on sunlounger
German successfully sues tour operator after losing 6am race to put towel on sunloungerBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:10, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 14:11, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum named among world’s most beautiful museums for 2026
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum has landed on a prestigious global architecture list, earning recognition as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums for 2026 by Prix Versailles.The honour places the UAE’s national museum among just seven museums worldwide selected this year and makes it the only institution from the Middle East to feature on the list.Presented annually at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Prix Versailles celebrates standout architecture and design across sectors including museu...