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Jet Fuel Shortages Threaten Disruptions to Summer Holidays

Jet fuel prices have surged due to Middle East conflict, risking shortages and flight disruptions this summer. Europe's reliance on imports and limited refining capacity exacerbate the crisis, prompting airlines to cut schedules and raise fares. Sustainable Aviation Fuel offers a long-term solution.

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BBC Graphic illustration combining black-and-white images of a commercial passenger jet, a fuel tanker truck labelled ‘flammable’, and a person reclining on a deck chair wearing a wide-brimmed hat, overlaid with red and green geometric shapes on a neutral background.

easyJet and On The Beach Offer Fast Refunds and No Fuel Surcharges to Boost Summer Bookings

easyJet and On The Beach offer no fuel surcharges and fast refunds to ease traveler concerns amid rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions affecting summer bookings.

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a band of red sky stretches across the sky at sunset from Santorini island out to sea

Five Passengers Asked to Leave EasyJet Flight Due to Weight Limits

Five passengers voluntarily left an EasyJet flight from London Southend to Malaga after the plane was deemed too heavy due to weather and runway constraints. Passengers were offered alternative flights and compensation.

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PA Media An EasyJet plane in flight against a grey sky. It has orange and white livery. There is a bird flying below it.

EU Launches Fingerprint and Photo Travel System at Schengen Borders

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), requiring fingerprints and photos alongside passport scans, begins full operation at Schengen borders. This digital system tracks non-EU travellers and aims to enhance security and streamline travel across 29 countries.

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Tolga Akmen / EPA People wait at the top of escalators with luggage and checking phones at the Eurostar terminal at St Pancras in London, in December. The Eurostar sign can be seen in the background.

Maintenance Train Derailment Disrupts Aberdeen to Inverness Rail Line

A track maintenance train derailed overnight between Huntly and Insch, blocking the Aberdeen to Inverness line. Services are disrupted with no injuries reported. Engineers are working to re-rail the train; disruption expected until day's end.

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Google Entrance area of Huntly railway station with a small station building, metal footbridge on the left, signage and noticeboards on the right, and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Airspace Closures Over Azerbaijan Tighten Flight Routes Amid Gulf Conflict

Airspace closures over southern Azerbaijan amid Gulf conflict force airlines into narrow northern corridors, causing congestion and longer routes, with experts warning of delays and operational challenges.

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Getty Images Close up shot of Qantas aircraft in the air overhead, silhouetted against an orange sky

Woman Saves £27 by Posting Clothes to Avoid Flight Luggage Fees

Laura Poole from Cardiff saved £27 by posting her clothes ahead of a business trip to avoid a £30 flight luggage fee, inspiring many with her frugal travel hack.

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Laura Poole Photo of Laura who has long blonde hair and smiling. She is posing next to the bag of clothes she sent to avoid extra luggage costs.

CrossCountry Unveils First Refurbished Voyager Train in £75m Upgrade

CrossCountry has revealed its first refurbished Voyager train as part of a £75m upgrade, aiming to improve passenger experience and refurbish its entire fleet within two years.

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CrossCountry An image of the newly refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train inside a warehouse at the launch event. The train has bright shiny red paint with a white X on the driver's door.