Christmas 2025 Travel Chaos: Key Dates & Disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to the busiest days for UK rail, road, air and ferry travel this Christmas. Avoid the worst of the record-breaking congestion.
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to the busiest days for UK rail, road, air and ferry travel this Christmas. Avoid the worst of the record-breaking congestion.
Heathrow Airport is introducing an £80 penalty for lingering over 10 minutes. Discover expert strategies to avoid costly drop-off charges at UK airports and protect your travel budget.
London Liverpool Street remains the UK's busiest station with 98 million passengers. Discover the full rankings and the station with just 68 entries. Find out how to save on train fares.
London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station for the third year, while a Nottinghamshire halt saw just 68 passengers. Discover the full list of top and bottom 10 stations here.
New ORR data reveals London Liverpool Street as the UK's busiest railway station with 98 million passengers. Discover the surprising least-used station and key transport trends. Read the full report.
New data reveals London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station with 98 million passengers, while Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire had just 68. Explore the full list of passenger numbers and trends.
Travel writer reveals simple, free alternatives to pricey 'kiss and fly' fees at major UK airports. Learn where to get dropped off to save money on your next trip.
London Liverpool Street retains its title as Britain's busiest railway station, with 98 million passengers. Discover the full top ten list and the nation's quietest station.
New ORR data reveals London Liverpool Street is Britain's busiest railway station with 98 million passengers, while Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire saw just 68 entries and exits. Discover the full rankings and trends.
London Liverpool Street is the UK's busiest station with 98m passengers, while Elton & Orston had just 68. Discover the full rankings and travel trends for 2024/25.
Heathrow Airport will impose an £80 penalty for drop-offs over 10 minutes from January. Critics slam the move as a 'rip-off' amid a rise in the drop-off fee to £7.
The Post Office warns 8 December will be its busiest day for Christmas post. A third of Britons plan to send gifts by mail. Post early and check deadlines to ensure delivery.
UK airports face the busiest Christmas on record with over 22 million passengers. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm of stress' with delays and bad weather. Plan ahead for festive travel.
The shocking story of Spain's €1.1 billion 'ghost airport' that operated for just three years before closing. Discover how this infrastructure disaster lost billions.
Consumer group Which? reveals the best and worst airport lounges in the UK, warning travellers to avoid over-priced and disappointing facilities. Discover the top-rated alternatives.
Discover the story of Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, home to the world's most dangerous landing for 73 years. Pilots performed a dramatic 47-degree turn just metres from skyscrapers!
Discover how Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, once the world's scariest landing, transformed into a gleaming cruise terminal and luxury district 25 years after closing.
A new study reveals the best and worst US airports for a boozy layover. Discover which airports top the list and why Gen Z is opting for healthier alternatives. Read the full analysis now.
Travellers flying from Heathrow can now save significantly on parking with exclusive 15% discount codes available for summer 2024. Discover how to secure cheaper airport parking for your next trip.
Travellers are being warned about a crucial mobile phone rule that could see them turned away at airport security. Discover this essential travel tip that most passengers don't know about.
A desperate mother's emotional airport breakdown was instantly resolved when staff directed her to a secret family security lane. Discover how this UK airport hack can save your family holiday from chaos.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport faces travel chaos as TSA staffing shortages create enormous security queues, with passengers reporting 2-hour waits and missed flights due to impending government shutdown.
One travel writer puts the famous 'airport theory' to the ultimate test at Manchester Airport, revealing whether this social media phenomenon actually delivers stress-free travel.
South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace allegedly refused to show ID and became confrontational with TSA agents at Washington Dulles Airport, prompting police intervention in a shocking security breach incident.
London City Airport has implemented a new £5 charge for all vehicles dropping off passengers directly outside the terminal, sparking debate among travellers and local residents.
London City Airport has implemented a new £5 drop-off charge directly outside its terminal, with ANPR cameras enforcing the fee. Discover how this affects passengers and what alternatives are available.
Discover the best accommodation options near Dublin Airport, from luxury retreats to budget-friendly stays, ensuring comfort and convenience for every traveller.
Alicante-Elche Airport faces complete shutdown after emergency services scramble to runway incident, causing major disruption for British holidaymakers during peak travel season.
Regional carrier Eastern Airways announces significant route cancellations, cutting flights between Aberdeen and Gatwick, Humberside and Aberdeen, and Newquay connections in strategic review.
Russian air defences engaged in fierce battles against Ukrainian drones, forcing the closure of all three major Moscow airports and disrupting air travel for thousands of passengers in escalating conflict.