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Boeing given urgent deadline to meet safety standards for new planes

Reports suggest Boeing could face criminal liability from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2twlANa

The Lord Crewe Arms, Blanchland hotel review: Old-world charm and a cosy Northumberland escape

This picturesque spot has timeless features, unique character and feels straight out of a storybook, finds Helen Wilson-Beevers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5n8U9cP

Where is Mr & Mrs Smith set? New York and Italy filming locations for the Amazon series

Amazon’s sexy new series took the cameras from the Big Apple to the Dolomites from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DahNTm5

Jet2 plane makes emergency landing after smoke reported in cabin

All 220 passengers onboard were safely removed from the aircraft from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mq0o4y3

Southampton-Newcastle cruise cancelled due to ‘gastro-related illness’

Exclusive: Disappointed passengers are being offered an alternative voyage in April – to Liverpool from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/4X9MgxR

Woman warns travellers about bringing water bottles with straws on planes

‘I did this... it was the fountain that never ended!’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eCr9fFX

Flight attendant reveals fascinating reason why cabin crew sit on their hands during takeoff and landing

Henny Lim, a flight attendant with the Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific, explained in a TikTok video why in-flight staff settle into jump seats with their hands under their legs. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/e0YSp2A

Can we learn anything from Which? surveys of the best and worst airlines?

Plane Talk: Premium brands consistently shine, while the cheapest budget airlines are shunned from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mNyqGjb

Stowaway rat grounds SriLankan Airlines flight in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s national airline faced scheduling chaos after a rodent boarded a plane from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/za8GoL9

Travelling from Southampton to Newcastle is cheaper on cruise ship than by rail or air – with cabins from £99

Two-night Fred Olsen voyage from the Solent to the Tyne has been selling for only £99 including accommodation and all meals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/rWXFfou

Rail chaos hits hundreds of thousands at start of working week

Links to London from Brighton, the West Country and Edinburgh are hit by points failures, a landslip and industrial action from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/c2UyEhx

Newly released Bob Marley biopic is a reminder that every little thing's gonna be alright in Jamaica - where you can visit the singer's childhood home

'With its alluring shots of Jamaica's beaches, waterfalls and mountains, the film will undoubtedly encourage us to visit Marley's charismatic homeland,' writes Nigel Tisdall. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/mRBHGXv

Why do airlines need to weigh passengers?

The policy of weighing volunteers has caused some backlash from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jLisSNX

Stunning hotel room that boasts the 'best view in the world' has TWO-YEAR waitlist - but costs just $85 a night including breakfast

Dzenisa Forlano took to Instagram to document her trip to the Dolomitenhütte - a hotel located in the Lienz Dolomites, Austria. Her bedroom sat high above a snowy abyss with views of the mountains beyond. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/FZXmcGE

Ukraine warns delays in Western aid supplies ‘costing lives and territory’

‘Whatever commitments do not come on time means we lose people, we lose territories,’ minister says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/b7x8sze

Free public transport: a user’s guide

The Man Who Tries To Pay His Way: How I experienced the Miracle of Malahide from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5GcajgD

Cruise expert gives his verdict on Icon of the Seas' most expensive restaurant - which costs $200 PER HEAD for three-hour sitting

Cruise expert Matt Hochberg checked into the Icon of the Seas' Empire Supper Club, which prides itself on offering a 'multi-course journey' in an 'intimate' and 'sophisticated' setting. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/LhRukIV

The mysterious island in South Carolina which is off limits to visitors but home to 4,000 WILD MONKEYS - with hundreds of the primates plucked each year for animal testing

Morgan Island sits around 80 miles south of Charleston and the 4,489-acre outcrop consists of a mix of creeks, marshland and high ground strewn with mature trees and palm trees. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DcQRB1u

Wizz Air named worst short-haul airline in Which? survey of UK passengers

The Hungary-based airline’s customer service and value for money disappointed for the second consecutive year from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/EUptF87

Passenger defended after refusing to give up business class plane seat for economy

‘Do they really expect people to give up what they paid extra for?’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DBQVXcp

Taylor Swift fans fear missing Sydney Eras Tour concert after flight cancellations

Harsh weather conditions meant departures and arrivals were disrupted in Sydney hours before Eras Tour concert started from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eHavtLO

Why you should visit Koh Samui now – before The White Lotus crowds descend

The Thai island has had a major glow up ahead of filming for the hit show, with plush resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants and up-market spas. Fiona McIntosh suggests making a trip soon – while it’s still possible to find good deals from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/JzKEFRf

How to recreate Britney Spears’ Crossroads American road trip

Grab a bucket hat, your best pals and a Britney Spears soundtrack and check out the best stops en route from Louisiana to California from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/fqD2zOP

Canadian airline Lynx Air is grounded: ‘It is with a heavy heart we leave the skies’

Management blames ‘Inflation, fuel costs, exchange rates, cost of capital, regulatory costs and competitive tension in the Canadian market’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/5398jDk

Fin whales that weigh 160,000lbs and grow to 90ft are now living year-round in the waters of New York and New Jersey - here are the best vantage points to see one

Fin whales live year-round in the waters off the coasts of New York and New Jersey, according to a new study. This endangered whale is the second-largest animal in the world, weighing 40-80 tons. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/02rizLA

Heathrow boss: ‘Scrap online permit for transit passengers or UK will suffer’

Exclusive: Travellers making international connections in the UK must enrol online and pay £10, even for a two-hour ‘airside’ pause from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/gWrRLo9

‘I’m a female solo traveller - this is why I lie to stay safe’

A woman who travels alone has shared the steps she takes to keep safe while jetting around the globe solo. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CUK2JWg

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: What is the new visa-free entry system and what effect will it have?

New red tape could cost Northern Ireland 25 per cent of its international visitors, while Heathrow boss says ‘It’s a mistake that should be changed as fast as possible’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/2AJsbGR

Heathrow airport makes first profit in three years but warns of ‘tough choices’ on investment

‘We have a great foundation on which to build an even stronger hub for the United Kingdom’ – Thomas Woldbye, CEO from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/a07uOVF

The best beaches in the world for 2024 ranked by Tripadvisor - with Portugal home to the winner, Australia and Florida making the top 10 and a Dorset beach No.1 in the UK

The number one beach to add to your bucket list is found in Portugal's Algarve, according to the Tripadvisor ranking. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/HtFhx5C

Prisons, hospitals, airports: places you simply want to leave as swiftly as possible

Plane Talk: Coping strategies for dealing with airports from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/zFmtQys

TikToker sparks reclining seat debate after passenger ‘shoves’ her

A TikTok user sparked a debate about flight etiquette after claiming a fellow passenger “shoved her” for reclining her seat on a 10-hour flight. from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xQi9nYl

How sober-curious speakeasies have become New York’s hottest new night out

It’s 90 years since the end of Prohibition and although speakeasies still attract visitors to New York City and State, there’s a new drinking trend that’s pulling in the locals. Rachel Ifans takes an unexpected turn in the city that never sleeps from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/vpLGmWB

Freak winds in Atlantic jet stream push commercial planes to supersonic speeds

High wind speeds due to super-cold temperatures in northeast US and much warmer air in south, experts say from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/pD6bGuX

Incredible untouched private island in Patagonia that is more than SEVEN TIMES the size of Manhattan goes on the market for a staggering $35 MILLION

The property is located in the sparsely populated Aysèn region in southern Chile on a secluded island that offers 150 miles of coastline, freshwater lakes and acres of lush forest, spanning 110,000 acres. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/rsd7EPI

'The UK is bad vibes': I'm a Brit who moved to America... here is why it so much better than the UK

British woman Amber Tiffeny, 20, moved to the US when she was 17 years old. She claims it has 'improved her quality of life' and the 'UK is bad vibes,' encouraging others to make the move. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/n8OlHM2

Seven ways to dodge the dreaded middle seat on a plane without paying extra (including when to board and how to make a special request)

We've all been there. That moment when you check in online, opt not to pay for a seat and are assigned the one in the middle. But here's a handful of tricks that can help you get a window or aisle seat. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sH6zwft

Airport taxi drivers around the world: heroes or villains?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Cab drivers are not all rogues – but neither are they all angels from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/sY3l8Ie

Is taking a Nile river cruise in Egypt worth it? I filmed my five-star voyage from Luxor to Aswan, from the top-deck pool to waterborne hawkers who attach their boats to the ship

Travel vlogger Sam Mayfair set about discovering the pros and cons of a Nile river cruise, with a seven-day round trip aboard the five-star cruise ship the Steigenberger Royale. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cbxv9lq

Where is The White Lotus season three set? Thailand filming locations revealed

Cameras started rolling for The White Lotus cast to check into the Thai islands this week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/eVAwK8L

Train strikes 2024: What is the latest update and what happens next?

In the dispute between train drivers, rail firms and the government, the only certainty is further walk-outs from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/R6FdrgN

Airbnb host accused of blackmailing guest for cheating on partner

The plaintiff said his marriage has suffered as a result from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/nkSqFCB

The warmest country in Europe that will be on your 2024 travel list

Here’s how to make the most out of Malta from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/Wz6XYsF

Sadiq Khan unveils six new London Overground names including ‘Suffragette’ and ‘Lioness’ lines

The new names have divided users as TfL aims to make the system easier to navigate from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/v0LXdcr

Best February travel deals: Holiday for less with offers on flights, hotels and packages

Planning for some shoulder season sun or an Easter city break? These money-saving deals will add a spring to your step from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YAV1wxL

French rail strike to wreck half-term return for thousands of British families

Train staff walk out from 8pm on Thursday. ‘Traffic will be severely disrupted’, says French Railways from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VW08LPi

Where is Death in Paradise set? The Caribbean island behind the BBC show

Here are the real-life settings behind ‘Saint Marie’ island from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/FgIP1VB

Boost for holidays as car hire prices plummet

Rental prices had previously surged due to post-pandemic vehicle shortages from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/DomBSP0

‘No flights from London? It’s not worth going there’

Plane Talk: Time to rebalance UK aviation to make it less dependent on the capital? from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YISnkpG

The perfect introduction to Wainwright's Lake District world - a stay in a cosy cottage overlooking the rambler's delight of Coniston

Alfred Wainwright once compared Coniston in the southern Lake District with Zermatt way up in the Swiss Alps, writes Tom Chesshyre. And after visiting, he can see why... from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/Rqb64eS

‘Our overland truck is stuck in Ethiopia with a £100k parking fine’ – Dragoman founder Charlie Hopkinson

Exclusive: The overland company’s entire fleet of 27 valuable adventure vehicles had to be abandoned at start of the Covid pandemic from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VWTAjby

Beat the heat: The ‘cool’ European destinations to visit in summer 2024

Here are the temperate alternatives to European hotspots that keep it cool – even in peak season from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/xB8j0RV

Birmingham-London main line blocked and all trains cancelled

‘We are working to reopen both lines on Tuesday afternoon’ - Network Rail operations director Phil Barnes from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/J6WF0xC

British man vanishes after traveling to US without passport or flight ticket

Reported missing since 25 January, he travelled to New York without ticket or passport from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/QLDm685

Meet the luxury travel agent who plans ultra-lavish vacations for 'thrillionaires' - with some costing more than $44 MILLION - as he reveals one client wanted to detonate a NUCLEAR BOMB

Ricardo Araujo started Ariodante Travel more than seven years ago, and he told DailyMail.com that his team worked for 'a handful of extremely wealthy individuals, usually billionaires.' from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/kYHxXOs

Jonathan Majors faces new accusations of abuse from other women

Two ex-girlfriends and women that worked with the actor spoke out against him from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/KlMneqj

Globetrotting couple share stunning photos from visits to 75 countries - and reveal why YEMEN is their favourite place, the popular spot that 'deceived them' and 'the cutest town in all of France'

Travel couple Danielle Zito and Fede Supital Terron document their adventures through jaw-dropping photography. The pair have allowed MailOnline Travel to run some of their best images. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/B8nNEP0

Gourmet food vs mass market: We put a critically acclaimed London eatery head to head with a chain restaurant in a mystery shopper test to show how £35 can buy you two VERY different meals...

Katrina Conaglen spent £35 in acclaimed Leroy in Shoreditch, which won a Michelin star in 2019 and retained it until 2024 - and then in high-street equivalent Prezzo. Which one was best for value? from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/cw5idzC

I'm a former A380 flight attendant and THESE are the hygiene measures I take to make sure I don't get ill on planes (including why I always use the blanket to cover the seats and sniff-test the pillows)

Jay Robert spent almost 20 years in the airline industry, including overseeing cabin crew teams as a manager onboard the world's largest commercial aircraft. Here are his pro cleaning tips. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/yibK7oI

World leaders urge probe into Pakistan election as both Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif claim victory

‘Claims of interference or fraud should be fully investigated,’ US State Department says from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/oHOTxJI

Meliá White House review: The Art Deco hotel for a London break

Close to one of London’s best parks, this hotel is within easy reach of the capital’s attractions making it ideal for a city break, as Samuel Mathewson discovers from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/asiJOHx

Passengers heard strange sound from door on previous Boeing Max 9 flight, blowout lawsuit hears

from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/N4QcedU

Everest climbers told to bring poo bags to summit as officials say mountains ‘stinking’

Climbers will be ordered to present their full poo bags for checking upon return to base camp, to prove nothing has been left behind on the summit from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/CkKTbat

‘Migrant’ assaulted live on Fox News by NYC vigilante group is actually from the Bronx

Police have not said whether any of the Guardian Angels members will face charges from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/MHj0Vcy

I've been to all 50 states in the US - THESE are the best five and one of them is so underrated, I'm buying a place there

A woman revealed her top five favorite states in a video she posted on her social media pages in November 2023. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/qSifl1G

The 'Titanic of the Alps' will see the surface for the first time in more than 90 years! Shipwreck that sank in 1933 will be raised 689ft from the bottom of Lake Constance

A shipwreck dubbed the 'Titanic of the Alps' is to be raised from the bottom of Lake Constance where it has sat for over 90 years and could see the surface as early as April this year. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/JgKGZB3

First look at the new Disneyland Paris hotel complete with a £9,000 a night Frozen suite

The five-star flagship hotel is dedicated to Disney royalty from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jIm9ALe

Is this really ‘The Most Epic World Cruise Ever To Set Sail’?

Deck Talk: Many of the ‘wonders’ along the way are noted for their inland locations from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/txboydV

Republicans use plane safety hearing to rant about Taylor Swift and ‘illegal foreign nationals’

One Republican congressman said Boeing was hiding its decline behind ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/3OJomsh

Siberian couple with 22 CHILDREN reveal what it's really like to raise such a large brood in the world's COLDEST city - where temperatures plunge to -84°F and even waiting for the school bus can be lethal

Aleksandr and Oksana Pavlov welcomed YouTube creator Kiun B. into their home in Yakutsk to show what an average day looks like while raising their brood of 22 children, 18 of them being adopted. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/dq36HFB

Stansted Express passengers slapped with ‘unfair’ £100 fines for using contactless payment

Customers who travel to the airport by train cannot ‘tap out’ – leaving them liable for penalties from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/mK5E4rZ

From mist-shrouded mountains to a baby monkey being 'scolded' by its mum and a supermoon being 'held' by a skyscraper: Breathtaking winning entries in the Sony World Photography Awards 2024

The renowned contest runs several competitions each year with more than 395,000 submissions from more than 220 countries pouring in for 2024. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/1dKbihk

Everything we know about Boeing chaos after Alaska Airlines flight

A preliminary report into the incident is scheduled to be released this week from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/YQIj3GV

One in three passengers will use trains less following rail strikes

Exclusive: As the latest round of industrial action by train drivers ends, the only certainty is more walk-outs in the months ahead from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/VoLbK4Z

From Weatherspains to Spainburys! The knock-off cafes and pubs giving Brits a taste of home abroad

Regardless of where you jet-set to there is nowhere quite like home for some Brits. MailOnline takes a look at the British dupe restaurants popping up across the continent from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/OgcS8Ev

I'm a flight attendant and here are the FOUR tips you should always follow when you travel

TikToker Caroline, from Fort Lauderdale in Florida, who goes by @xoblondevoyage, revealed to her followers exactly what to do when travelling - especially in the run-up to summer. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/DIZMCyl

I'm an American living in Britain - here's the difference between Londoners and New Yorkers

Aurora Lofton, who posts videos on TikTok about her life as an American living in the UK, spoke to MailOnline Travel about what she loves and hates about London. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/5mH7zrY

Former Disneyland VIP guide reveals the biggest MISTAKES people make when visiting the theme park

Disneyland enthusiast Amber Wainwright dished about how to make the most of a trip to the self-described 'happiest place on Earth.' She made a whole host of recommendations. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/KryRU2H

Sunday train chaos awaits for hundreds of thousands of rail passengers as drivers’ overtime ban bites

West Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway and Chiltern Railways are cancelling all their services from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/6UWwkrD

Inside Britain's most northerly hotel in the Shetland Islands - just 200 miles from the Norwegian coast. It's very cosy and VERY remote. And there's a secret local story…

MailOnline Travel's Tom Chesshyre checked in to Baltasound Hotel, which opened in 1939 on Unst. Here he reveals what it's like on Britain's most northerly inhabited island. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/zMPC1Ou

Where is Death in Paradise set? The Caribbean island behind the BBC show

These are the real-life settings behind ‘Saint Marie’ island from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/L3ERNw4

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit major German airports

Security workers launched a one-day strike to step up pressure in a pay dispute from The Independent Travel https://ift.tt/jClAzb1

I spent a week on mega-ship Icon of the Seas and tried to experience EVERYTHING it offers, from a zip-line over the edge of the ship to a peek inside the £116k-a-week townhouse cabin (with its own SLIDE)

Jo Kessel boards Icon of the Seas for a special preview sailing from Miami to the Bahamas. She captures footage of the vast vessel's eye-popping guest experiences. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/FrONBt5

Icon of the Seas passengers reveal what the FOOD is really like inside the world's largest cruise ship's 40 restaurants - lifting the lid on the best and WORST dishes on-board

As the 1,198ft long vessel makes its way around the globe on its inaugural voyage, a spread of cruise goers have been offering a glimpse of some of the culinary delights on offer aboard. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/GAjrIdP

Unexpected guests! Cheeky photobombs prove the background is sometimes better than the picture

Bored Panda has curated a collection of snapshots from around the world that highlight people who have mastered the art of photobombing. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/vzMlJ7n

Fiddler on the plane! Amazing moment Irish folk star pulls out his violin to entertain passengers on Ryanair flight to Canary Islands - before one of them breaks out into a spontaneous Riverdance

Musician Sean Magee launched into a lively rendition of ' Las Vegas in the Hills of Donegal,' made famous in the 90s by folk group Goats Don't Shave. from Travel News | Top Europe Destinations & Holiday Ideas | Mail Online https://ift.tt/sYwFInR