21 million Brits plan to go on a holiday of a lifetime this year after two pandemic-struck years

21 million Brits plan to go on a holiday of a lifetime this year after two pandemic-struck years

This year more than 21 million Brits (40 per cent) are looking to go on a holiday of a lifetime after two years of travel restrictions, reveals new research from travel insurer World Nomads. A major surge in travel is expected this year, as 7 million (14 per cent) people have had to reschedule their…

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Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer

Over 3 in 4 Europeans plan to travel this spring and summer

Despite the uncertainty caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the desire across Europe for intra-European travel is undoubtedly strong. Three in four Europeans intend to take a trip in the next six months, with Mediterranean destinations having the highest appeal. This is according to the latest research on…

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7.4 million Brits plan UK holiday trip for Easter weekend

7.4 million Brits plan UK holiday trip for Easter weekend

VisitEngland’s Easter Trip-Tracker survey, published this week, shows that 7.4 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK for the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.8 billion boost to the economy. This is on par with the pre-COVID Trip-Tracker figures for Easter 2019, which were the highest since this survey began and a significant…

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British Airways Abandons Low-Cost Airline After Pilots Oppose Plan

British Airways Abandons Low-Cost Airline After Pilots Oppose Plan

British Airways has decided to abandon its plans for a new, low-cost subsidiary after failing to receive the necessary backing required from the pilot’s union. British Airways had planned to launch the new airline to operate out of London Gatwick – the second busiest airport in the UK in terms of both total passengers and…

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