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FCDO Iceland Advice Updated After Volcanic Eruption

FCDO Iceland Advice Updated After Volcanic Eruption

New updates have been released by the Foreign Office this week following several instances of volcanic activity that has taken place in Iceland, close to the capital of the country, Reykjavik.  Recently, a volcanic eruption took place in Iceland, leading to the FCDO releasing a warning to UK travellers looking to visit the country. This…

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FCDO Warns UK Travellers May Be Denied Entry to Tunisia

FCDO Warns UK Travellers May Be Denied Entry to Tunisia

Updates to Foreign Office (FCDO) advice were released yesterday the 6th of July, concerning potential issues for UK travellers entering Tunisia.   According to the update on the Package Travel Regulations protect your holiday booking, check out our pages and Travel Advice. 

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Stay Updated: New Low Emission Zones in Europe

Stay Updated: New Low Emission Zones in Europe

In our long journey towards sustainable travel around the world, many European countries have begun to introduce a flood of low emission zones, but many travellers are not up to date on this progress.   These low emission zones involve different measures in each country to prevent a high amount of road traffic and vehicle…

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Government Confirms Additional Powers and Passenger Rights

Government Confirms Additional Powers and Passenger Rights

In response to a recent consultation concerning passenger rights and aviation powers, the Government has confirmed some proposals to improve the quality of service in the aviation sector.   These new proposals were published yesterday, Tuesday the 27th of June 2023, with the goal of increasing the overall protection that passenger rights provide. The original…

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May e-Gate Failures Caused by System Upgrades

May e-Gate Failures Caused by System Upgrades

In May 2023 there was a lot of excitement surrounding the e-gate failures that affected many consumers over the Whitsun bank holiday, after many had expressed equal excitement concerning the implementation of e-gates.   The e-gate failures took place on Friday the 26th of May, shutting down 270 e-gates at UK airports. This caused a…

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Brazil Removed All Covid Related Entry Rules

Brazil Removed All Covid Related Entry Rules

Three years on from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Brazil has officially announced the removal of all remaining Covid-related travel rules for international travellers looking to enter the country.   This comes following the same progress from many other popular summer destinations and just in time for the holiday season. It also comes just…

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Saudi Arabia Expands e-Visa Scheme Destinations

Saudi Arabia Expands e-Visa Scheme Destinations

Saudi Arabia released an announcement this week surrounding the expansion of their e-visa scheme. The list of countries where visitors can acquire an e-visa from has been extended to include a majority of Europe and the US.  According to the news released, Saudi Arabia will now allow visa holders from the UK, the US, and…

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FCDO Warning Released Following Canadian Wildfires

FCDO Warning Released Following Canadian Wildfires

The FCDO has released a warning for any travellers to the United States following several updates this week concerning ongoing Canadian wildfires.   Early in the week, several airlines saw significant delays when travelling to New York airports in the US because of poor visibility caused by excessive amounts of smoke. The low visibility over…

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Call For Package Regulations Changes To Aid Consumers

Call For Package Regulations Changes To Aid Consumers

Over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic and Brexit, many factors of the travel industry have been called forward to see change. With the industry forced to adapt, the Package Regulations also saw many looking to make changes to improve the industry for consumers and businesses alike.   It has been called to attention by…

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Warning Against Rush to Sustainable Fuels Arises

Warning Against Rush to Sustainable Fuels Arises

In light of recent studies being released, concern has risen in the travel industry due to the potentially dangerous risks of current sustainable fuel plans within the aviation sector. In a race against climate change to transition from traditional, environmentally harmful fuels to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), the industry has been warned that plans could…

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