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Martin Lewis' urgent warning for TUI, Jet2 and Ryanair bookers 'do it now'

Money guru issued an alert for people who have already booked their holidays with airlines such as TUI, Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet — get key form in place as soon as possible or risk losing everything

Somerset couple reveal how they bought a caravan and now holiday 240 nights a year for just £3.60 per person - and get access to a private beach

Somerset couple reveal how they bought a caravan and now holiday 240 nights a year for just £3.60 per person - and get access to a private beachREAD MORE: I turned my car boot into a hotel on wheels with Aldi's £69.99 camping tent - but some 'snooty' campsites won't accept 'downmarket' tourists who bring them By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 00:46, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 08:14, 5 May 2026 e-mail 157 View comments

Long weekends in May 2026: Dates and where to travel guide

Long weekends in May Dates and where to travel guide

Gatwick, Luton and Heathrow flight delays revealed in full list of UK airport times

A full breakdown of UK airport delay figures reveals which airport faces the longest waits and how passengers can claim compensation if their flights are postponed

US issues UAE travel advisory after Iranian aerial threat alerts

The US Mission to the UAE has warned American citizens of “potential aerial threats”, urging them to follow instructions from UAE authorities and be prepared to take shelter if required.The alert comes after the UAE Ministry of Interior issued nationwide mobile warnings, with officials earlier confirming the country was targeted by Iranian missiles and drones.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. Level 3 advisory stays in placeThe US Department of S...

Revealed: The worst-ranked airport in the UK when it comes to flight delays

Revealed: The worst-ranked airport in the UK when it comes to flight delaysGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 00:01, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Which airport is worst in the UK for flight delays?

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U.S. travel blogger posts tearful Instagram video from hantavirus-struck cruise ship

NewsWorldU.S. travel blogger posts tearful Instagram video from hantavirus-struck cruise shipThere are 149 people aboard the MV Hondius ship where the outbreak occurred, officials said Isabel Keane in New York Monday 04 May 2026 18:48 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true...

Etihad Rail to launch phased passenger services in 2026

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail transported 1.8 million tonnes of sulphur in 2026, alongside more than 4 million tonnes of aggregates and over 129,000 containers, reflecting continued growth and operational efficiency, according to Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy and Sustainability at Etihad Rail.Almansoori told Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, that the company has supported sustainability goals by eliminating more than 340,000 truck journeys on r...

Brit flies to Europe and back in one day - and says it's cheaper than a day out in London

Brit flies to Europe and back in one day - and says it's cheaper than a day out in LondonREAD MORE: Mum gets up at 1am, flies to Spain and is home for bed for less than London day out By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 14:23, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 15:47, 4 May 2026 e-mail 42 View comments

Emirates is reconnecting the world through Dubai with 96% of its global network restored - Emirates 24|7

Emirates is reconnecting the world through Dubai with 96% of its global network restored  Emirates 24|7

Major Russian tour operators not selling packages for MV Hondius liner — association

Earlier, hantavirus was found there

flydubai scales up flights as UAE resumes full air traffic operations

Dubai: UAE residents can expect more flights and improved connectivity in the coming weeks as flydubai ramps up operations following the full resumption of air traffic across the country.“We are actively scaling up operations to meet growing demand, while maintaining our commitments to operational reliability and customer experience,” Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO, flydubai told Gulf News in a statement. His comments come after the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed on Sunday that n...

Dubai’s Emirates airline restores 96% of its global network

Dubai-based Emirates airline is marking a near-full return to operations, with 96 percent of its global network now restored, following a period of disruption. In the past weeks, the airline has progressively resumed services across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.Today, the airline operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly frequencies, representing 75 percent of pre-disruption capacity. The airline is offe...

Cameron Diaz, 53, welcomes third child with rockstar husband as pair share heartfelt meaning behind baby name

Cameron Diaz and her husband Benji Madden have revealed they are now parents to a third child, a baby boy named Nautas Madden. The Good Charlotte musician, 47, shared the happy news on Instagram this morning, accompanying his announcement with an image of a ship rather than a photograph of the newborn.The picture of the naval vessel reflects the meaning behind their son's unique name: "Sailor, navigator, voyager. One who embarks on a journey and fears not the unknown."In his post, Mr Madden wrot...

I'm a travel expert - this is the cheapest time to book a holiday

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Doomed cruise ship pleads to offload another two ill passengers in remote Cape Verde islands after three died from rat-borne hantavirus

Are you on the ship or know someone who is? Email eliana.silvergokun@dailymail.co.uk By ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:53, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 09:54, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Heathrow Airport warns war in Iran may cut passenger numbers

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Dubai Airports to ramp up DXB flights as UAE airspace reopens

Dubai: Following the lifting of all precautionary restrictions on UAE airspace, Dubai International Airport has entered the next phase of recovery. Dubai Airports announced early Monday that it plans to ramp up daily flight movements and enable airlines to progressively restore their schedules. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Capacity at the hub is now largely tied to the availability of regional flight paths outside the UAE — a situation in aviation, where an...