Air Travel

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New UK entry 'visa' rules come into force - how ETAs affect you

You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

An Icelandic stopover makes a Nova Scotia adventure twice as nice

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British airline defends loyalty scheme overhaul: what the changes mean

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice to hit much of the Central Belt, including Edinburgh

Snow and black ice to hit Scotland as yellow warning issued

SNP ministers could introduce a tax on private jets in Scotland. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Why John Swinney backs introducing tax on private jets in Scotland

SNP ministers have failed to introduce an air departure tax that could also target private jets Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The £22m SNP tax power that would have paid for ScotRail peak fare ban

The cutting-edge aircraft which Loganair hopes to fly by 2028

Here are the EasyJet flights released for summer 2025 holidays

Holidaymakers could face lengthy delays when travelling to and from Europe this autumn as airports reintroduce the 100ml liquid limit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Europe travel warning as airports reintroduce liquid limit

Gemma Collins helps navigate hidden travel costs

Passengers help man from overhead bin after 'strong turbulence'.

Watch: Man stuck in overhead bin on Boeing flight after turbulence

Cabin bags to fit under seats of easyJet and Ryanair flights have been popular on Amazon(Photo: Getty Images)

Easyjet and Ryanair cabin bag bestsellers rated as 'great'

Journalist Nicola Adam journeys across the Dubai desert at dawn by hot air balloon

I visited Dubai for the first time and didn't expect this

Cooled lava reaches the outskirts of a on evacuated fishing town on May 23, 2024, at Grindavik, Iceland. There have been a series of eruptions in the country's Reykjanes Peninsula since last autumn, causing extensive damage and the evacuation of the town of Grindavik. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Iceland Volcanic Eruption: Location, flight impact, safe to travel?

One passenger died and seven others were seriously injured after a Singapore Airline's plane was hit by severe turbulence (Picture: Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images)

Air travel can be terrifying but the statistics show it's still very safe

I visited the delight that was The Hague in the Netherlands, next door neighbour of Amsterdam - and a charming city full of history and culture that you need to visit. Picture: Isabella Boneham

Why you should visit the charming city next door to Amsterdam

Footage captured of the moment a wheel fell off of a United Airlines Boeing 777 during takeoff, crushing cars below. Picture: Getty Images

Watch plane lose wheel during take-off

Here are five hidden gem cities you should visit in 2024. Cr. Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 5 hidden gem European cities you should visit in 2024

UK airlines on red alert as London firm AOG Technics Ltdt accused of selling fake engines. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

UK airlines on red alert as firm accused of selling fake turbines

The top 20 most annoying air travel behaviours revealed

Report reveals air travel hacks including cheapest days for flights

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

Tui boss said last-minute deals on ultra-cheap flights are no longer possible in 2023 due to increased demand exceeding supply (Photographer: Alex Kraus/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tui warns ultra-cheap flights no longer possible

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Travel expert reveals best seats to book on a plane this summer

Away luggage UK: Cabin bags and larger suitcases reviewed

Away luggage UK: are the cult suitcase company’s bags worth the price?

Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost

New passport prices for adults & children as fees increase

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

Peter May

Book review: A Winter Grave, by Peter May

The Aeropostale Boeing 737 after it overran the runway during its landing phase at night at Montpellier airport

Stormy weather causes plane to overshoot runway at Montpellier Airport

Easyjet is removing seats and suffering catering shortages because of lack of staff (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Here's why airlines are struggling to cope as demand for flights returns

The Scottish government needs to show a greater sense of urgency on measures to tackle global warming, says Scotland's Climate Assembly (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish government must drop ‘can't do’ attitude on climate – Climate Assembly

Passengers leaving the subway train at St Enboch underground station in Glasgow, December 1986.

Scotland in the 1980s: A nation on the move

The budget airline has cancelled flights in August and September.

Ryanair: 1,000 cancelled flights in August and September - the routes affected

These are ways you can help fight climate change

New York Citys Highline walkway has become an oasis of greenery among the skyscrapers

Let's get slicker at marketing our city '“ for tourists and people who live here

Air travel still a stressful and disjointed experience - Alastair Dalton

Some of the 75,000 passengers hit by the BA disruption slept in airport terminals. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Alastair Dalton: BA communications failed with its computers

Virgin's new Azuma train unveiled at King's Cross Station in London in March. Picture: Mikael Buck

Alastair Dalton: Learning to love train as much as plane

Airports provide a vital link for Scotlands Highlands and Islands. Picture: Contributed

High flyers see island life doesn't stay too grounded

Edinburgh Airport has expanded at a quicker pace during the past three years than in the previous decade. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Big interview: Edinburgh Airport reveals plans for future

Traffic congestion in Scotland is at its worst level in six years. Picture: Hemedia

Scottish road congestion is worst for six years
DRIVERS have reported road congestion is at its highest for six years, the official Scottish Household Survey revealed today.

The Jetty at Coll with a CalMac Ferry approaching. Picture: TSPL

25 things to do on the Scottish islands for families

Bill Jamieson: Customer care is in terminal decline

Bill Jamieson: Customer care is in terminal decline

Train to overtake plane for inter-city travel

India to check all pilots after four caught with fake papers

Letter: Airport's folly

Air travel remains under a volcanic cloud

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries