Tourism
Planes put on standby to rescue travellers as talks continue for last-minute bailout of Thomas Cook
An emergency fleet of airlines is on standby to rescue 150,000 UK holidaymakers as talks continue between Thomas Cook and the government…
Thomas Cook on the brink of collapse
Shares in Thomas Cook plummeted 20% on Friday after it issued a statement confirming it needed to find an extra £200m to…
Haarlem in the Netherlands to tackle over-tourism
Haarlem is taking action to stop the city becoming a victim of its own success as a tourist destination, by focusing on…
French air traffic control computer failure delays flights around Europe
Flights around Europe are facing delays because of problems affecting French air traffic control. Flights have been grounded and delayed due to…
Ryanair cancels few Spanish flights on first two days of September strikes
A series of planned strikes in the Spanish transportation system has prompted hundreds of cancellations by airlines Vueling and Ryanair, as well…
Holiday firm Thomas Cook agrees key terms of rescue deal
Thomas Cook Group said on Wednesday it had agreed the key commercial terms of a rescue package with investor Fosun Tourism, its…
Photo Story: Plane to be used as artificial diving site in Jordan
A Lockheed L-1011 Tristar is submerged into the waters of the Red Sea to create an artificial diving site, in Aqaba, Jordan,…
Iberia ground handling staff on strike at Barcelona-El Prat Airport
A view of several Spanish airline Vueling's planes are seen parked during the second day of the strike called by Spanish Iberia…
Shots fired at tourist bus in Petra, Jordan
The Jordanian authorities insisted that no tourists were wounded when tourist bus came under fire in Petra. Petra Chief Commissioner Sulaiman Farajat…
All major UK airports to introduce 3D baggage screening
All major UK airports must introduce 3D baggage screening equipment before the end of 2022, the government says. Announcing the new plans,…
Ryanair passengers face disruption as UK strike starts, Irish strike averted
Thousands of Ryanair passengers could face disruption as a two-day strike by UK pilots gets under way. On Wednesday, the airline lost…
French tourists risking jail for sand theft from beach in Sardinia
A French couple who were caught with 40kg of Sardinian sand in their car could face up to six years in jail.…