Travel News UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge. 23/07/2026
Moments The airport and airline rights pregnant travellers need to know Skipping a queue or getting assistance can make the process of flying while you’re expecting much less stressful. From airports to airline rights, here’s everything you need to know. 18/07/2026
Travel News Europe’s surprising beach rules travellers should know this summer To avoid having possessions confiscated or paying fines, here are all the rules you might not know about when spending time on Europe’s beaches this summer. 17/07/2026
Travel News Rail startup plans to launch London to Cologne trains by 2030 The new direct London-Cologne rail services will shave as much as two hours off the current journey time. 16/07/2026
Travel News Revealed: Europe’s busiest airports for 2025 With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only. 16/07/2026
Travel News Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling. 13/07/2026
Travel News Nine European countries urge EU to ease EES border checks Airports and airlines have also joined the chorus of criticism, once again warning of the disruption caused by the Entry/Exit System (EES). 10/07/2026
Travel News Extreme weather and conscious tourism: How travel is changing in 2026 Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report. 03/07/2026
Residences Tripadvisor AI review summaries are ‘potentially life-threatening’ Tripadvisor's new AI review summaries are masking reports of food poisoning, sexual harassment and serious hygiene failures, a Which? investigation has found. 03/07/2026
Moments This steam railway that chugs through the Swiss Alps has turned 100 The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald. 03/07/2026
Travel News Rome airports could suspend EES checks to avoid summer travel chaos There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues. 26/06/2026
Travel News Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked. 26/06/2026
Destinations Ranked: The European countries with the best lakes for safe swimming The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming. 26/06/2026
Art Fridamania: Why has Kahlo’s face - and monobrow - become so iconic? Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots. 23/06/2026
Moments Why you should walk Romania's Via Transilvanica hiking trail in 2026 The hiking trail runs 1,600km across Romania through 400 villages in 20 different ethnic and cultural regions. 21/06/2026
Travel News Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates. 19/06/2026
Travel News Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? Here's the latest advice The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha. 19/06/2026
Climate How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk. 15/06/2026
Moments ‘Attenborough effect’ sees interest surge in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species. 15/06/2026
Climate Record winter heat in Antarctica is worrying scientists The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. 13/06/2026