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Furious traveller unleashes over woman's vile plane act - so are you guilty of it?

Furious traveller unleashes over woman's vile plane act - so are you guilty of it?READ MORE: Tourists share their flight seatmate horror stories By BURNEY WONG Published: 03:58, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 03:58, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Some UAE residents rethink Eid Al Adha travel plans to India amid heat wave

As Eid Al Adha approaches, many UAE-based Indian residents are re-evaluating their usual holiday plans to India, as a combination of an intense heat wave and soaring airfares begin to weigh on decisions.A severe heatwave continues to grip India, with temperatures soaring across multiple regions. Nearly 10 cities have recorded highs of around 46°C, ranking among the hottest globally.The extreme conditions appear largely concentrated in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas, sugg...

Tourists Told to Cut Air Conditioning, Save Fuel on Cook Islands

Tourists to the Cook Islands — a South Pacific chain of islands and atolls famed for its clear lagoons and white-sand beaches — are being asked to curb air conditioning and conserve energy as the nation tries to stretch fuel supplies and protect essential services.

How to see Ibiza's greatest sunset ever as Spanish island gets ready for once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse

How to see Ibiza's greatest sunset ever as Spanish island gets ready for once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipseREAD MORE: Ibiza superclubs will be transformed into art galleries for Europe's biggest exhibition of its kindBy ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 00:49, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 00:53, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments

The world's biggest scams tourists need to watch out for or risk losing thousands - from 'bird poo' trick to £1,500 kebab rip-offs

The world's biggest scams tourists need to watch out for or risk losing thousands - from 'bird poo' trick to £1,500 kebab rip-offsREAD MORE: Warning over new travel scam pressuring holidaymakers to fork out for 'seat guarantee'By JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 00:49, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 00:52, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Martin Lewis issues major travel insurance warning to holidaymakers

The UK's money saving champion took to TVs across the country today to advise people on when they should buy their travel insurance, with one critical warning for holidaymakers

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Hajj 2026: Morocco Expands ‘Makkah Route’ to Rabat-Salé Airport

Marrakech – Morocco will officially launch the “Makkah Route” program at Rabat-Salé airport on Monday, May 4. The ceremony will be attended by Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq and Saudi Ambassador to Morocco Sami bin Abdullah Al-Saleh. The expansion follows the program’s operational success at Casablanca’s Mohammed V airport. Around 17,000 Moroccan pilgrims will benefit from the service this season through both the Rabat and Casablanca hubs, covering half the national co...

Best Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar Scenes

LifestyleTravelBest Bars In Medellín, Colombia: A Guide To One Of Latin America’s Most Exciting Emerging Bar ScenesMedellín, Colombia’s bar scene is evolving into one of the most diverse in the region, spanning everything from disco lounges to World’s 50 Best Bars-ranked spots. These are the places worth visiting.ByCarley Rojas Ávila,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel, cuisine, and culture across Latin AmericaFollow AuthorApr 28, 2026...

SIAM 2026 Draws Over 1.13 Million Visitors to Meknes

Agadir – The 18th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) welcomed more than 1.13 million visitors during its nine day run in Meknes, cementing the event’s standing as one of Africa’s largest agricultural gatherings. Speaking on Tuesday, SIAM Commissioner General Kamal Hidane said the exhibition, held from April 20 to 28, attracted 1,136,952 visitors. Organized around the theme “Sustainability of animal production and food sovereignty,” this year’s edition brought...

Etihad Airways expands Southeast Asia reach with Air Cambodia codeshare

Abu Dhabi: UAE's flag carrier, Etihad Airways, announced Tuesday it has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air Cambodia, expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia and giving travellers from the UAE and beyond smoother access to Angkor Wat.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The partnership allows Etihad customers to travel to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh on a single ticket, with baggage checked through to the final destination. The move simplifies what has traditionally...

Foreign Office latest 'do not travel' list updated from April 28

People planning holidays should check that their destionation has no new alerts or warnings

Ethiopia Plans $12.5 Billion Airport to Reshape African Air Travel

Fez – Ethiopia has begun building a new international airport that could change how people travel across Africa, reducing the need to transit through cities outside the continent. Construction started in January on the Bishoftu International Airport, located about 30 miles southeast of Addis Ababa. According to CNN Arabic, the project, valued at $12.5 billion, has been described by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the largest aviation infrastructure project in Africa’s history. The new airport is ex...

Chitral's Kalash Valleys added to Unesco's World Heritage Tentative List

PESHAWAR: The Kalash valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation’s (Unesco) ‘World Heritage Tentative List’, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Unesco’s website, a country must make an inventory of important natural and cultural heritage sites located within its boundaries, which is known as the Tentative List. “It is an important step since the World Heritage Committee cannot consider a nomination f...

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays caused by EU’s EES entry-exit system causing problems, says trade bodyBusiness live – latest updatesEurope’s smaller airports may not survive if jet fuel shortages triggered by the Middle East crisis lead to widespread route cancellations, the industry’s trade body has warned.Although airlines insist that there are currently no supply issues within the normal four- to six-week horizon, the US-Israel war on Iran and the effective closure of the strait of Horm...

Indian Railways: बनारस-पुणे और अयोध्या-मुंबई को अमृत भारत ट्रेनों की सौगात, जानें स्टॉपेज और टाइमिंग

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Dubai reveals new passenger rights, complaint service for UAE travellers

Dubai: Travellers flying through Dubai will have clearer rights and a new way to raise complaints after the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority introduced a consumer welfare directive aimed at improving the passenger experience.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive establishes a formal framework governing the relationship between passengers, airlines and licensed travel agents in the emirate, setting out both rights...

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

How to book pet box on Vande Bharat sleeper train

बिना परमिट भारत की इन सुंदर जगहों पर इंडियंस की भी नो-एंट्री, तुरंत नोट कर लें नाम, वरना उल्टे पैर लौटना पड़ेगा

India mocked him, but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today

India mocked him but his ghost number discovery runs the global code today