UK

Marriott International will add seven hotels and 1,262 rooms across Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, introducing three brands to Thailand for the first time

UK airports are introducing contactless eGates using facial recognition. This is one of the first airports that will start using the new system

The UK government is promoting a policy asking airlines to seat children under 14 next to a parent or adult free of charge, plus measures for name corrections and a new system against disruptive passengers

London Luton Airport is warning passengers about temporary access changes near Gates 20–28 while a passenger lift undergoes refurbishment

The flight from Dubai was diverted to Tabuk Airport due to a violent incident between the crew, during which a pilot lost consciousness. Passengers report that they intervened in the fight

Most ferry operators now require Irish citizens to show a valid Irish passport or passport card when traveling between Ireland and Great Britain

Emirates’ new Manchester Airport lounge brings its latest lounge concept to the UK with local cuisine, private spaces and direct aircraft boarding

easyJet is adding 18 new UK routes for summer 2027, including its first flights to Girona and six new services from Scottish airports

Four men have been jailed over a plot to smuggle £13.8 million of cannabis into the UK through Birmingham Airport in 22 suitcases

Edinburgh Airport has unveiled a £500 million investment program that will expand its terminal, add gates and stands, and upgrade passenger facilities

Birmingham Airport warns passengers of Air-Rail Link delays due to maintenance work scheduled until February, along with possible check-in area queues due to construction work. Also: beware of new liquids carrying rules

Birmingham Airport was closed for safety reasons, and many passengers spent the night there: "Our runway has reopened on a reduced basis." Amsterdam Airport has also been dealing with the effects of the harsh weather for several days, and many flights have been canceled

Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed

After a particularly successful year at London's Heathrow Airport, all eyes are on the upcoming upgrades scheduled for 2026, at a total cost of $1.7 billion. The aviation hub with the most accurate flight times in Europe will significantly increase passenger experience

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

BTP will trial Live Facial Recognition at busy London stations, testing how well it helps identify wanted suspects and how the public responds; on average, over three million daily journeys are made across Great Britain

Eastern Airways has announced the immediate suspension of operations and the cancellation of all flights. Passengers are urged to check refund options; some train companies will allow free travel in economy class

British Foreign Office updates travel warning for Thailand, advising against staying within 50 kilometers of the Cambodia border, including Ko Chang islands