8 h. ago Motorists face rising 'kiss and fly' charges at most London airports

Gatwick and Heathrow have hiked the cost of drop-offs to £7 and £6 respectively

Transport

13 h. ago UK airports hike 'kiss and fly' fees while most EU airports don't charge at all

The RAC analysed 20 UK airports

Transport

13 h. ago UK airports increase 'kiss and fly' charge that many in Europe don't have

Some airports increased the charge, while others introduced it for the first time

Transport

14 h. ago Heathrow Airport's major expansion plans with an increase to passenger fees

With plans to expand even further, Heathrow Airport has proposed an expansion, but it will be at the cost of the passengers as ticket prices are set to rise to cover the cost

Society

28 h. ago Tourists issued warning over hidden £300 charge in popular European holiday destination as people call it 'disgusting'

Holidaymakers heading to Corfu this summer have been warned of a hidden network charge that could cost them hundreds of pounds before they've even stepped out of the airport. 

Events

4 d. ago Scotland's airports cashing in this summer with 'outrageous' drop

Experts said pick-up and drop-off fees at terminals, branded the 'kiss and fly tax', are a 'cash grab' and a relatively recent phenomenon.

Politics

6 d. ago Fears Heathrow’s move to raise airport fees by ‘excessive’ 17% will push up fares

Airport is seeking increase to expand passenger capacity and fund new lounges, shops and restaurantsBusiness live – latest updatesHeathrow is seeking to raise the landing fees it charges airlines by 17% as part of a plan to invest £10bn into Europe’s busiest airport, in a move airlines say will push up air fares for travellers.The airport operator has made a submission to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to increase the fees, saying the rise would fund a plan to increase annual passenger capacity to 92 million and expand terminal space for new lounges, shops and restaurants. Continue reading...

Society

6 d. ago Luton Airport's 'kiss and fly' charges cost more per minute than staying at The Ritz

In the past year, seven of the UK's 10 busiest airports have increased the cost of dropping off a loved one before travel - to the point that London Luton is now more expensive than a stay at the Ritz

Transport

6 d. ago Wizz Air warns new law will increase prices and create 'absolute zoo' at airport

While not yet law, the legislative change means that airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air - which currently charge significant sums for a second bag - will likely be unable to demand big fees for an additional cabin bag in the future.

Events

7 d. ago Thousands of phone customers issued refunds after being double charged

The mobile network provider charges £2.59 a day for customers to use their phone while in Europe - but the error meant some people were charged £5.18 a day

Economics

7 d. ago I quit my job as an easyJet pilot because of the climate crisis. Here’s how we can transform aviation | George Hibberd

There’s no shortage of ideas for how to make air travel greener. But it has to start within the industry – and with workersGeorge Hibberd appears alongside fellow pilot Todd Smith in the Guardian documentary Guilt TripI love flying. I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was young. I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, under a flight path used by Gatwick airport planes, and used to watch as they traversed the sky. In 2019, once I had qualified as an airline pilot, I began working for easyJet. Aviation connected me to my extended family in Canada, exposed me to different cultures and gave me an unforgettable career. But in November 2022, I handed over my airport ID card for the last time. I had grown increasingly anxious about the effect that our industry was having on the planet and, deep down, I knew that my concern for the climate crisis meant being an airline pilot was damaging my mental health.Despite no longer working in the industry, my love of aviation has driven me to protect our...

Society

7 d. ago Climate anxiety meant I could no longer work as a pilot. But I love flying – and I know we can transform aviation | George Hibberd

There’s no shortage of ideas for how to make air travel greener. But it has to start within the industry – and with workersGeorge Hibberd appears alongside fellow pilot Todd Smith in the Guardian documentary Guilt TripI love flying. I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was young. I grew up in Chichester, West Sussex, under a flight path used by Gatwick airport planes, and used to watch as they traversed the sky. In 2019, once I had qualified as an airline pilot, I began working for easyJet. Aviation connected me to my extended family in Canada, exposed me to different cultures and gave me an unforgettable career. But in November 2022, I handed over my airport ID card for the last time. I had grown increasingly anxious about the effect that our industry was having on the planet and, deep down, I knew that my concern for the climate crisis meant being an airline pilot was damaging my mental health.Despite no longer working in the industry, my love of aviation has driven me to protect our...

Politics

1 week ago Baltimore fires France to opening win against England to end Wiegman’s Euro record

The folded bodies of the players in white shirts at the close told the story. England were lacklustre and they are down, but they are not out. The Lionesses kicked off their European title defence with a 2-1 defeat by an impressive France team, delivering Sarina Wiegman’s first major tournament defeat outside of a final.After a promising and pressing start fell away, Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Sandy Baltimore delivered for a resurgent France, Keira Walsh’s late strike from a corner reducing the reigning European champions’ blushes. A late charge was not enough and England have a lot of work to do to escape the tournament’s group of death. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Jeglertz appointed new Manchester City head coach as Tottenham opt for Ho

Swede takes over from Taylor, who was sacked in MarchEnglishman Ho arrives on three-year deal from BrannManchester City have appointed Andrée Jeglertz as their new women’s team head coach on a four-year contract, starting after the conclusion of July’s Women’s European Championship. Tottenham have also moved to secure their new head coach with the Englishman Martin Ho signing a three-year deal.The Swede Jeglertz is currently in charge of the Denmark women’s national side and will remain with them for the tournament. Denmark’s Group C campaign gets under way on Friday, just 23 hours after Manchester City confirmed his appointment. The 53-year-old succeeds Gareth Taylor, who was sacked in March, just five days before the club’s appearance in last season’s League Cup final. The Guardian reported on 4 June that Jeglertz was close to agreeing a deal to move to the WSL side, who finished fourth in the table last term. He is a former European champion as a coach, when in charge of the Swed...

Sport

2 w. ago Tourist tax Scotland: Aberdeen bosses 'gambling' over plan to introduce one of Europe's highest levies

Aberdeen’s proposals for a 7 per cent levy could see tourists charged more than they would in major European cities like Barcelona and Rome.

Economics

2 w. ago He was the EU’s great Brexit survivor. Can Maroš Šefčovič now pull off a trade deal with Trump?

EU’s longest-serving commissioner faces arguably his sternest test with the clock ticking before 9 July deadlineIn May 2019 Maroš Šefčovič was travelling with Donald Trump and his entourage to a liquefied natural gas export terminal in Hackberry, Louisiana. The then European Commission vice-president in charge of energy had flown with Trump onboard Air Force One, calling his wife as the privilege of a first-time flyer on the presidential plane. Once at the facility, Trump gave a typically rambling speech, in which he name-checked Šefčovič from the stage, pointing into the crowd like a gameshow host: “Maroš, thank you very much. Thank you.”“Of course,” recalled someone familiar with the day, “when Trump pronounced his name it was a bit of a disaster”. But for a top-ranking official of a multilateral organisation, this warm welcome was probably as good as it gets when it comes to the US president. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Patrick Reed reveals LIV Golf jinx was broken using daughter's putter

American star on a charge to make US side as he roars into Europe

Politics

2 w. ago Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape and sexual assault

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm

Events

3 w. ago People blast European beauty spot made famous by Netflix for charging tourists 'outrageous' price to take a picture there, saying 'No way this is real'

While some major selfie spots have decided to ban tourists altogether, one European village opted to monetise its popularity instead - after it shot to fame in a 2019 Kdrama.

Politics

3 w. ago Passengers travelling to Europe could take cabin bag on board for FREE

Holidaymakers may soon avoid the frustration of paying extra fees for carry-on luggage at the boarding gate - thanks to proposed changes in EU airline rules.

Politics