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Philippine carriers flight suspensions: Key dates, affected flights, and what to do
Dubai: Travellers flying between the Philippines and the Middle East are facing disruptions after flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) have suspended several routes due to ongoing security concerns.With many passengers affected, especially overseas Filipinos, here is a guide to the key details and what steps to take. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Why flights are suspendedAirlines have noted that...
Irene Forte's insider guide to Sicily
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Over 2,200 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi festival
• Grand arrangements, tight security mark festivities in Nankana Sahib, Hasanabdal• More than 2,800 visas issued to Indian pilgrims, as over 8,000 Sikhs from across world are expected to take part in celebrations• Warm welcome accorded to pilgrims at Wagah as Kartarpur Corridor remains closed from Indian side LAHORE/TOBA TEK SINGH: Around 2,238 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived on Friday to participate in Baisakhi festivities, as authorities rolled out elaborate arrangements and security measures...
Outraged passengers say parents ditched rowdy kids in coach while they upgraded to first class
Outraged flight passengers are complaining this week that three rambunctious children were left unsupervised in coach while the parents sat comfortably in first class, according to a viral Reddit post."United is now offering free babysitting," a passenger joked in the social media post, describing an apparently chaotic United Airlines flight from Houston to Fort Lauderdale.The children — whose estimated ages were 7, 9 and 10 — sat in row 8, according to the post. The observer speculated that the...
Fights, camera, action! Hollywood blockbuster casts a cloud over Skye as filming set to close tourist car parks
Fights, camera, action! Hollywood blockbuster casts a cloud over Skye as filming set to close tourist car parksClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MIKE MERRITT FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 20:09, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 20:09, 10 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Concerns raised about motorbike tourist trail after death of British teenager in Vietnam
Locals say the Ha Giang loop is rugged, unpredictable and congested, with some guides not prioritising safetyThe recent death of a British gap-year student on the Ha Giang loop, a popular motorcycle tour through the mountains in north Vietnam, has heightened concerns about a trail reputed to be one of the most dangerous in the country.Orla Wates, 19, from Surrey, was riding as a pillion passenger when she fell off and was hit by an oncoming truck, according to local media. She was taken to hospi...
One dead and 27 injured after bus with British passengers crashes in Canary Islands
Vehicle veered into a ravine on island of La Gomera while transporting a tour group for a boat excursionA man has died and 27 people are in hospital after a bus carrying British passengers crashed in the Canary Islands, local officials have said.The incident happened at 1.15pm local time on Friday when the vehicle veered into a ravine on the GM-2 highway near the town of San Sebastian de La Gomera. Continue reading...
Russia records a 30% increase in foreign tourist arrivals this year — Interior Ministry
The most foreign tourist arrivals have been recorded in Moscow, St. Petersburg, northwest Russia’s Murmansk Region, the Irkutsk Region in southeastern Siberia and the Primorye Region in the Russian Far East, the Interior Ministry specified
The 11 best things to do in Bilbao
From street art must-sees to kayaking trips, these are the top attractions in the city
In pictures: Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan from India to celebrate Baisakhi festival
The first batch of Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan from India via the Wagah border on Friday to celebrate the Baisakhi festival. Pakistan has issued visas to 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India for the festival, which begins on Friday and will continue till April 19. The main ceremony of the festival is scheduled for April 14 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal. The festival of Baisakhi is an ancient tradition of the Punjab region, a harvest festival which marks the beginning of a new year. It w...
Frustrated passengers report 'complete chaos' at European airports as EU's new digital border system becomes official today - but passport machines stand idle at Eurostar terminal
New Entry/Exit System, EES, was first rolled out across Europe in October but has been blighted by technical problems READ MORE: How to skip Europe's Entry/Exit System queues as wait times increase in Spain, Greece and PortugalBy JOANNA TWEEDY, ASSISTANT EDITOR, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL Published: 10:22, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 13:17, 10 April 2026 e-mail 318 View comments
Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims arriving from India at the Wagah border on Friday included three elderly men whose journey carried memories spanning more than eight decades, as they returned to their birthplace in Pakistan for the first time since the 1947 partition. Baba Karnail Singh, Baba Sardar Shobaik Singh and Sardar Harbans Singh were among the pilgrims who crossed into Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival. For them, the visit was not merely a religious pilgrimage but a deeply persona...
Travellers told to allow more time for journeys as Irish fuel protests continue
Travellers told to allow more time for journeys as Irish fuel protests continue7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdam MandevilleBBC News NIPA MediaPeople were seen making their way on foot with their luggage to bypass the heavy traffic on Dublin's M50 northbound towards the airport on ThursdayDublin airport has advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey after people were seen walking with their luggage along the motorway towards the airport with traffic at a stan...
Couple hitchhike to their wedding ceremony
Couple hitchhike to their wedding ceremony2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanielle MalgwiSouth EastHayley Kim Hall PhotographyThe duo had planned to hail a black cab the morning of the weddingA couple's wedding day was saved when they hitched a lift from a passing driver after being unable to get a taxi.Chloe and George Gardner, from Hatfield Peverel in Essex, were due to marry at Brighton register office but found themselves stranded on the seafront after struggling to book tr...
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinTransport correspondent BBCPeople wait to go through departures at Eurostar's London St Pancras terminusThe EU's new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday.This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System or EES, to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participati...
US warns citizens to avoid Nigeria
Officials have cited terrorism and kidnapping as reasons for the new travel warning Washington has called on Americans to avoid traveling to Nigeria and has approved the departure of non‑emergency embassy staff and their relatives from the capital Abuja, pointing to a deteriorating security environment. In an updated advisory released Wednesday, the US Department of State specifically advised against travel to n...
Five essential things to know before you board a Disney Cruise Line ship
Everything you need to know about the line that brought theme park fun to the high seas
BA to reduce Middle East flights when services resume in July
After suspending routes owing to Iran war, airline will operate more direct flights to India and KenyaMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish Airways will offer a reduced flight schedule to the Middle East when it resumes services in July, and use the aircraft to operate more direct flights to India and Kenya.The airline has currently suspended services to the region because of the Iran war, and plans to resume flights to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh in mid-May, as well as services to Dubai, D...
Traveller confidence expected to rebound in 2-3 months if ceasefire holds, UAE travel agents say
Travel demand in the UAE is expected to recover in phases following the ceasefire, with agents expecting traveller confidence to rebound and return to pre-war levels within two to three months if the ceasefire holdsTraveller confidence will take a few months to rebound and return to pre-war levels should the ceasefire hold, say UAE travel agents.While initial enquiries have picked up, industry executives told Khaleej Times a broader rebound will depend on how quickly flight operations normalise...
Abandoned Battle of Britain control tower to become a home for holidaymakers … and six species of bat
Council backs £700,000 plan to save historic landmark at former RAF base in the New ForestA unique RAF watch office that has been crumbling for decades is to be turned into a smart hideaway home to be shared by holidaymakers – and the bats that already use it.The Landmark Trust, which rescues at-risk buildings, has been given permission to convert the ruined property in Hampshire into a holiday retreat with four bedrooms and a roof terrace. Continue reading...