London, France, Spain, and Portugal are already breaking May temperature records, with some areas reaching up to 40 degrees. Forecasts hint at a hotter-than-usual summer
A new long-haul push takes off. Alaska Airlines has added daily year-round service from Seattle to London Heathrow just weeks after launching its first-ever European flight to Rome, as it accelerates plans to turn Seattle into a major global hub. Read more inside
Behind well-guarded doors in London, Sony unveiled the 1000X THE COLLEXION, their new premium headphones that combine luxurious design with advanced noise cancellation. A sneak peek
The Derby London City, a Curio Collection by Hilton, opens in London's financial district with 234 rooms, a restaurant overlooking St Dunstan's Gardens, event spaces and experiences inspired by the city's British and urban history
Air Transat's new route will operate three times a week and will connect for the first time ever a direct flight between London Gatwick and Ottawa, in a move that expands the busy British airport's long-haul destination network
RMT: 24-hour Tube driver strikes on May 19-20 and May 21-22 in response to London Underground’s push for a compressed four‑day working week. "We are clear that these proposals raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance". On May 15, bus drivers at the East London Bus & Coach Company will also walk out
Singapore Airlines has announced it will discontinue its current Singapore-Milan-Barcelona service while boosting flights to Manchester, Milan, Munich, and London Gatwick. The airline will also launch new Madrid services via Barcelona in late 2026. "Europe is an important market for Singapore Airlines"
Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"
Uganda Airlines returns its Airbus A330-800neo to service after maintenance, restoring direct flights from Entebbe to London Gatwick starting May 2026
London faces a major two-part Tube strike on April 21 and 23, followed by a bus strike scheduled on Friday, April 24. Heathrow routes will be affected. Passengers have been urged to plan ahead
