Drunk Passenger Forces Ryanair Flight to Reverse on Runway
A Ryanair flight from Madrid to Ibiza was forced to reverse on the runway after a drunk passenger caused onboard chaos, delaying the flight by two hours and requiring police intervention.
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Amazon Tourist Boat Sinks, Killing Child and Young Woman
A packed tourist boat sank minutes into its journey in the Brazilian Amazon, leaving a three-year-old girl and a 22-year-old woman dead, with seven others missing and 71 rescued.
Packing Light Tips and Winter Warmers Guide
Discover expert strategies for packing light with personal-item backpacks, plus recommendations for space heaters, bath towels, and Valentine's chocolates to enhance your travel and home life.
Simon Calder on Flight Compensation and EES Queues
Simon Calder addresses passenger concerns over surprise layovers, EES queues at European airports, and offers travel tips for older tourists in Europe.
Japan Snowfall Causes 46 Deaths, Travel Chaos
Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has led to 46 deaths and over 550 injuries, causing major travel disruptions with cancelled flights and delayed bullet trains. Tourists are warned of ongoing hazards.
UK Travel Ban to Cuba Due to Fuel Shortages and Power Cuts
The UK Foreign Office has issued a strict travel advisory against all but essential travel to Cuba, citing severe fuel shortages and power outages disrupting flights and services.
Sydney Chef Dies in Bali Motorcycle Accident
Davide Vulpis, an Italian chef working in Sydney, tragically died in a motorcycle crash while holidaying in Bali. His family has raised funds to bring his ashes home.
Why Some Travelers Prefer the Middle Seat on Flights
A growing movement of frequent flyers argues the middle airplane seat offers unexpected advantages, from social opportunities to strategic benefits and ethical perks like armrest rights.
Passenger Boards Wrong Flight, Lands 8,000 Miles Away
A United Airlines traveler heading from Los Angeles to Nicaragua mistakenly boarded a flight to Tokyo, ending up 8,000 miles off course. The airline offered compensation after the costly mix-up.
Estonia Opens Ice Road Across Frozen Baltic Sea
A 20-kilometre ice road connecting Estonia's main islands has opened due to extreme cold, allowing drivers to cross the frozen Baltic Sea under strict safety rules.
Mexico Vape Ban: UK Tourists Warned Over E-Cigarettes
Mexico has enforced a strict ban on vape sales and imports, with UK tourists facing fines or arrest for bringing e-cigarettes into the country. The law closes a loophole from a 2025 constitutional amendment.
Why Some Travellers Choose the Awkward Middle Seat
A growing trend sees travellers embracing the middle seat on planes for its unique benefits, from ethical armrest claims to fostering social connections through 'strangermaxxing'.
Brits Evacuated from Spain as Mountain Trembles Over Dam Fears
Dozens of British tourists were among 200 people urgently evacuated from a Spanish holiday hotspot after residents reported the ground trembling amid fears a century-old dam could burst.
Why Long-Haul Flights Are a Sanctuary for ADHD
A travel editor diagnosed with ADHD explains how the unique environment of airplanes provides relief from daily distractions and decision-making pressures.
Travel Q&A: Cuba, BA Fees, Madrid Airport
Simon Calder addresses holiday concerns over Cuba amid US tensions, British Airways seat booking fees, and the challenges of Madrid's Aeropuerto Adolfo Suarez.
Third Australian Dies Skiing in Japan This Season
A 27-year-old Australian man from Melbourne has died after a medical episode while skiing in Japan's Hokkaido, marking the third such fatality this ski season amid heavy snowfall.
Alaskan Dream: Nine-Hour Grocery Trips and -50°F Winters
A family of six reveals the harsh realities of moving to rural Alaska, from battling extreme cold to epic supply runs, while embracing a slower, intentional lifestyle.
Foreign Office Red Alert for Spain and Portugal Holidaymakers
The UK Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel warning as Spain and Portugal face extreme weather conditions with red alerts declared for severe rainstorms and flooding during half term.
Fancy Suitcases Attract Thieves, Warns Security Expert
A security expert reveals how expensive, brightly-coloured luggage signals to thieves that your belongings are valuable. Learn the simple trick to protect your suitcase on holiday.
Australian Dies Skiing in Japan After Recent Snowboarder Death
A 27-year-old Melbourne man has died from a heart attack while skiing in Niseko, Japan, just days after Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day was killed in a ski lift accident.
Second Australian Ski Death in Japan After Avalanche
An Australian man in his 20s has died in an avalanche at a Japanese ski resort, just days after another young Australian woman was killed in a separate chairlift accident.
Jamaica Trip Halted Over Missing Child Travel Consent
An Ontario couple's plans to take their grandchildren to a Jamaican wedding were shattered at the airport when Air Transat denied boarding due to a missing parental consent letter, a mandatory document for minors traveling without parents.
Inside Abandoned Florida Motel Frozen After Hurricane
Stunning photographs reveal the eerie interior of a deserted Florida beach motel, abandoned after hurricane damage, with lights still on and rooms seemingly untouched.
Australian Snowboarder Dies in Japan Ski Lift Tragedy
Tributes flow for Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day, 22, who died after her backpack became caught in a ski lift at Tsugaike Mountain resort in Japan, suffering a cardiac arrest.
Snowboarder Dies in Ski Lift Accident in Japan
A 22-year-old Australian woman has died in a tragic accident at a Japanese ski resort after her backpack became caught in a ski lift carriage.
Australian Snowboarder Dies in Japan Ski Lift Accident
A 22-year-old Australian snowboarder has died in Japan after her backpack became caught in a ski lift, causing her to be dragged and suffer cardiac arrest at Tsugaike Mountain Resort.
Australian Woman Dies in Japan Ski Resort Chairlift Accident
Ella Day Brooke, 22, passed away after a horrific incident at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Nagano, where her backpack tangled with a lift buckle, leading to cardiac arrest.
Boarding Pass Selfies Pose Major Travel Security Risk
Travel expert Jamie Fraser warns that posting holiday selfies with boarding passes exposes travellers to identity theft, flight alterations, and phishing scams, even with obscured details.
Mother Opens In-Flight Deli to Feed Adult Children
A 71-year-old woman from Utah sparked debate after creating makeshift sandwiches for her family mid-flight, dividing opinion on food safety and parental care.
Qatar Airways 'Passenger From Hell' Sparks Air Rage Incident
A Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Moscow descended into chaos when a passenger refused to remove her feet from the seat in front, shaking it and clapping her trainers above another traveller's head.
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