9 h. ago Brits face airport hell at sunny hotspot with lengthy delays ruining holidays before they've even begun

Brits travelling to Lanzarote airport are likely to endure an 'uncomfortable and chaotic experience', according to the island's president Oswaldo Betancort.

Politics

16 h. ago Huge European country loved by Brits confirms date for new airport rules

The UK Foreign Office has advised travellers to be prepared for travel to this EU country - as well as others - ahead of the implementation of a new security system

Politics

57 h. ago Canary Island airport hell as Brits land and face chaos before they even get to the hotel

British tourists arriving at Lanzarote airport face an "uncomfortable and chaotic experience" amidst calls for urgent action.

Society

5 d. ago The simple airport mistake costing Brits up to £274 before their flight has even taken off

British tourists have been warned to watch out for a simple mistake that could see them lose more than £200 before they've even set foot on their plane.

Economics

5 d. ago ‘Last chance for humanity’: the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier

Scientists on Union glacier in Antarctica fear the region is reaching a dangerous tipping point• Words and photographs by James Whitlow DelanoEvery time Dr Ricardo Jaña crosses the turbulent seas that separate Chile from Antarctica, it feels like his first time. The glaciologist at the Chilean Antarctic Institute (Inach) has sailed each year for 12 years through the Drake Passage, where the prevailing westerly winds, unimpeded by any land mass, raise the waters in chaotic waves that lash his boat.“I feel powerless and resigned to the forces of nature,” says Jaña, who is the research chief at the Union Glacier Joint Scientific Polar Station.Jaña skis around the glacier making global navigation satellite system measurements Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Popular European water park set to open on new Canary Island suffers major blow

The Siam Park water attraction could face a lengthy delay that will be a blow for visitors to Gran Canaria who want to enjoy a cooling and exhilarating experience

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9 d. ago Warning to UK families over visiting four countries this summer

Brits heading to holiday hotspots around Europe this summer may face organised anti-tourism protests as soon as they arrive at airports with locals fuming at rising prices

Events

1 week ago Spain travel rule means Brits could be turned away at the airport over £97 issue

British tourists are being warned they could be turned away at the airport if they do not have enough money to sustain themselves during their whole holiday to Spain

Economics

1 week ago Canary Island's plan for new cable car routes over unique tourist attraction

When the new cable cars are up and running, tourists will be given a bird's-eye view of the spectacular lava flows created by the volcanic eruption on La Palma, which caused extensive damage four years ago

Politics

1 week ago Britney's holiday with a creepily lifelike plastic doll, the heavily tattooed boyfriend left at home and why the friends who fought for her freedom are worried all over again: CAROLINE GRAHAM

When Britney Spears stepped off her private jet at Cabo San Lucas Airport just over a week ago the eyes of onlookers were - for once - not fixed on her.

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1 week ago London Gatwick is UK’s worst airport for flight delays, figures show

CAA data shows flights departed more than 23 minutes late last year, with Birmingham and Manchester second and third-worstLondon Gatwick is the UK’s worst airport for flight delays, official figures showed, with air traffic control issues blamed for continuing disruption.In 2024, flights departed on average more than 23 minutes late from Britain’s second-biggest airport, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority. Continue reading...

Transport

1 week ago Gatwick named worst British airport for delays second year in a row, with flights leaving 23 minutes late on average

Gatwick has retained its unwanted title as the country's worst airport for delays - with departures last year running on average 23 minutes late.

Transport

2 w. ago Tenerife expat issues stark message to UK tourists over Canary Island hotel strikes

He warned that tourists could experience a slower service in hotels over the coming days

Society

2 w. ago Canary Island's most popular airport with 13m passengers using it every year

Gran Canaria Airport has been named one of the busiest airports in Spain, becoming a popular holiday destination for many Brits who want to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life.

Politics

2 w. ago Easter weekend travel disruption: what to expect on UK roads, rail and at airports

Millions are expected to flood British roads and railways, with Gatwick Airport anticipating disruptions

Transport

2 w. ago TUI cancels flights to popular tourist spot leaving travellers facing Easter holiday chaos

Spanish authorities declared a state of emergency in the Canary Island following torrential weather last weekend.

Events

2 w. ago Canary Island issues 'critical tipping point' warning at popular hotspot

Swathes of unruly tourists and bad management have been blamed for one of the Canary Island's most iconic sites, which environmentalists say is in a state 'of near-collapse'

Events

2 w. ago Flood water and thick mud flow through Lanzarote streets as state of emergency declared

Roads have become muddy rivers in Lanzarote on Monday, 14 April, after torrential rainfall over the Spanish Canary Island.

Events

2 w. ago Brits face fresh Canary Island chaos as major strike confirmed over Easter

Tourism workers in the most popular Canary Island are getting ready to stage a mass walkout over poor working conditions and stagnant salaries

Events

3 w. ago 'I flew from overcrowded Canary Island airport and something has to change'

Arrecife Airport in Lanzarote is not for the faint-hearted, especially if you're delayed, with the small hub serving millions of people every year

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