The strikes that could ruin your spring break – and how to claim compensation

We’re becoming all too familiar with strikes impacting our daily lives – and the coming industrial action could throw a wrench into your spring break plans, too. A new wave of strikes has been announced, with more than 300 border officers expected to strike by the end of April. It is the latest development in … Read more

We endured a 48 hour journey before my BA Gold Member status came to my rescue

Sara got stuck at Miami International Airport during her nightmarish trip home from the Caribbean – AFP/Getty The first hint that our trip home from the Caribbean might not go as smoothly as planned came with an email from American Airlines (AA) that showed up in my inbox the night before our departure. “Adverse weather … Read more

What a Saudi-run Heathrow will mean for passengers

A Saudi-backed consortium could further increase its stake in Heathrow, giving it majority control – Getty Newcastle Football Club, the Independent newspaper, Rocco Forte Hotels, Selfridges, Aston Martin cars and now Heathrow Airport. Saudi Arabia is investing tens of billions of pounds in Britain and plans to invest tens of billions of pounds more. A … Read more

New flight routes to get excited about in 2024 – and the tickets you can book now

With the Canadian airline WestJet – Finn Partners you can fly to St John’s from Gatwick in less than six hours Last year was a banner year for aviation – and in 2024 our horizons will stretch even further. While flights to Heathrow and Gatwick are almost back to 2019 levels, regional airports have so … Read more