The UK has temporarily withdrawn embassy staff dependents from the UAE after Iranian missile and drone attacks on Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Diplomatic missions remain open
FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open
Flight disruptions, drone strike on British base, and limited American aid in the north of the island: Washington urges its citizens to reconsider traveling to Cyprus, with an emphasis on Turkish Cyprus
After a drone incident at the British base in Akrotiri, Cyprus activated civil defense plans, prepared shelters in Limassol, and issued safety guidance
With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"
Just before the start of the season, London Gatwick Airport is predicting its busiest summer since the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the main destinations and the new airlines joining
The report published by easyJet reveals how technology, networks, and the search for meaningful experiences are changing the way we travel: from prioritizing experiences over material goods to trips inspired by TV series. Also: new and original ways to finance a vacation preferred by the younger generation
Members of the Dubai-based luxury airline's loyalty club, Emirates Skywards, will be able to redeem points for flights on low-cost carrier Jet2, which flies to popular destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands
The upgrade, carried out on the low-cost airline's aircraft in collaboration with Airbus, is expected to be completed in the summer of 2026 and will deliver thousands of tons of fuel savings and a significant reduction in carbon emissions. Here is the small component that makes all the difference: "Another small but important step in our mission to operate as efficiently as possible"
The refurbishment of the LNER lounge at King's Cross will begin at the end of January 2026, when it will temporarily close and reopen in the spring with an upgraded design, new work areas and an improved hospitality experience for first-class passengers
British flag carrier British Airways, through its subsidiary Cityflyer, is expanding its route network and opening three destinations in Europe in the summer of 2026; CEO: "We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes."
British Airways is relaunching its London City-Madrid route with 11 weekly flights. The city airport is reporting increased demand for winter destinations and is continuing to improve operations, with more aircraft types being able to land there
British Airways' 2026 schedule grows with new links to Tivat and Guernsey, including the only direct Heathrow service to the Channel Island; the new routes add more flexibility for summer travelers and year-round visitors
British Airways will provide free internet to passengers via Elon Musk's Starlink network: "Part of an overall investment in a £7 billion service improvement journey"
British flagship airline, which chose not to resume flights to Israel this summer, adds new winter destinations: Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria, and boosts routes between London and Madrid
An investment of £100 million, as part of British Airways' £7 billion renewal program, has pushed the airline to achieve peak operational performance
