Earth News

Portugal to launch new €20 monthly rail pass by end of 2024

This monthly national train pass is significantly less expensive than some equivalent schemes in other European countries.

04/10/2024

Travel News

Germany's popular monthly transport ticket will soon cost more

The price of the Deutschland-Ticket will rise by 18 per cent next year.

24/09/2024

Culture news

Affordable tickets and grassroots support at Coldplay's 2025 tour

Local residents will get a hefty discount for the Hull dates of Coldplay's upcoming tour.

18/09/2024

Travel News

Japan Airlines offers free domestic flights for international visitors

Japan Airlines says the promotion is designed to provide a “seamless travel experience” across the archipelago.

17/09/2024

Culture news

Oasis ticket controversy: Is dynamic pricing legal in the EU?

After selling out 17 shows for their reunion tour, Oasis have faced criticism for using Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing option.

03/09/2024

Culture news

Why are European fans outraged over Sabrina Carpenter’s 2025 tour?

Sabrina Carpenter fans are left fuming at the “criminal” ticket prices for the European leg of her Short n' Sweet 2025 tour next March.

25/07/2024

Business

Financial cause for concern? Some 600,000 Olympics tickets unsold

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is nearly upon us yet more than a quarter of a million tickets are still available as fans react to ticket prices.

24/07/2024

Culture news

Live Nation sued by US for monopolising gig ticket industry

US regulators have taken the fight to Live Nation, the company behind Ticketmaster, accusing them of operating a monopoly over the live entertainment industry that “suffocates its competition”.

24/05/2024

Earth News

Montpellier says free public transport has been a success so far

The city made public transport free in December and has now released its first figures showing how the scheme is going.

15/05/2024

Travel News

Venice entry fee: Here's when and how much you'll have to pay in 2024

Venice has rolled out a tourism tax to try to stop overcowding on peak weekends.

25/04/2024

Travel News

Eurostar releases thousands of promotional fares for 2024

Eurostar has announced there are 75,200 promotional fares up for grabs for the first months of 2024.

22/11/2023

Travel News

Travel early to avoid delays and cancellations, new report reveals

The report from travel site Expedia found that being too well prepared and booking your flight far in advance could actually cost you money.

05/10/2023

Culture news

What's going on with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?

Taylor Swift is still filling football stadiums in the US, even while on a break from her Eras Tour. Here's all you need to know about why Swifties are now into the NFL.

02/10/2023

Moments

France, Italy, Germany: What rail discounts can young people get?

There are plenty of student and young person rail discounts to take advantage of in Europe.

04/09/2023

Travel News

Qantas accused of selling flights that had already been cancelled

Australia's consumer watchdog has called for record fine against Qantas over cancelled flights.

01/09/2023

Travel News

Portugal introduces unlimited monthly rail pass for €49

Travellers with the pass can take an unlimited number of trips with no time restrictions.

11/08/2023

Culture news

Anti-hero: Why are concert tickets so damn expensive?

Tickets to pop concerts have gotten out of hand. It all seemed to start with the myriad complexities barring fans from easily buying tickets to Taylor Swift’s current tour, but the problem has now engulfed Beyoncé, Coldplay and almost all stadium pop acts.

31/07/2023

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Explore the Hauts-de-France region on a budget this summer.

26/07/2023

Culture news

Taylor Swift announces new and long-awaited dates for her Eras tour

The pop superstar has released international dates for her record-breaking Eras tour, with shows set for Australasia, Europe and Asia in 2024 - and could she be a Glastonbury headliner too?

21/06/2023

Travel News

Here’s what the EU’s new rail rules mean for passengers facing delays

There are also new provisions for rebooking your journey if you face disruption and reimbursement for connecting tickets.

08/06/2023