Author: Lee Fletcher
British Airways Holidays has revealed the top 25 most searched-for destinations for 2025, highlighting the trending travel hotspots and exciting new entries. To coincide with this announcement, British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their ‘End of Summer Sale,’ offering deals on flights and holiday packages to these coveted destinations and beyond. New York continues to captivate travellers, holding the number one spot for the most sought-after destination for 2025. Orlando follows closely behind, maintaining its strong appeal. Las Vegas has climbed to third place, driven by its ever-popular entertainment offerings, while the Maldives slips to fourth, just missing…
Premier Inn, the UK’s largest hotel chain, has introduced its latest room design, the Next Evolution Style rooms, marking a significant step in enhancing guest experience.The company says that this new design reflects shifts in cultural trends, including the rise of flexible working environments and the increasing influence of social content creation.Key features of the Next Evolution rooms include a modern and calming decor with neutral and dove grey tones, enhanced lighting, and luxurious double shower heads. The rooms are designed to ensure a superior sleep experience, featuring floor-to-ceiling curtains for total blackout and fabric headboards in the brand’s signature…
Jet2CityBreaks is expanding its popular ‘Discover More’ RANGE to include Marrakech and Krakow. In Marrakech, travellers can explore iconic sites like the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Jemaa el-Fna square, complete with a traditional Moroccan lunch. For Krakow, the package includes a tour of Auschwitz, providing a profound and educational experience. Flights to Marrakech will begin on October 4, 2024, from four UK airports: Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, and London Stansted, with operations extending through Summer 2025. Krakow packages are available from eight UK airports, including Belfast, Birmingham, and Manchester. Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: ‘We are expanding…
easyJet has announced the addition of a new route between Southampton and Amsterdam, further expanding its growing network from Southampton Airport. The new service will commence on October 28th, with flights available on Mondays and Fridays, timed for winter city breaks to one of Europe’s most iconic destinations. Travelers can book their flights via easyJet.com or the easyJet mobile app, with fares starting from £23.99, based on one-way fares per person, including taxes. Ali Gayward, easyJet’s country manager said: ‘We are delighted to be launching a new winter route from Southampton Airport to Amsterdam, providing our customers in the south…
VisitEngland’s latest August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey has revealed that 11 million Brits are planning an overnight holiday trip within the UK this upcoming Bank Holiday weekend, promising to deliver a significant £3.1 billion boost to the national economy. This marks a considerable increase from last year’s figures, where 9.7 million people planned domestic trips, illustrating a growing trend toward staycations. VisitEngland Chief Executive Patricia Yates said: ‘It is great to see so many of us are planning a domestic break this long weekend and will be out experiencing the outstanding destinations here on our doorstep. From contemporary culture…
easyJet holidays, one of the UK’s fastest-growing tour operators, is marking the fourth anniversary of its trade division with a special promotion for travel agent partners. To celebrate this milestone, agents can offer customers up to £100 off all beach and city breaks with a minimum spend of £1,000. The discount can be applied using the promo code BIRTHDAY100 until 11:00 PM on August 26, 2024, for holidays departing between November 1, 2024, and October 31, 2025. Since its launch in 2020, easyJet holidays’ trade division has grown significantly, expanding from a team of just two to 12 members. This…
Air Canada has announced the return of its non-stop international service between Ottawa and London Heathrow, commencing on March 31, 2025. The flights, operated four times weekly, will use Air Canada’s Dreamliner fleet, offering a choice of three cabin classes: Signature Class, Premium Economy, and Economy. Tickets are now available for purchase on Air Canada’s website, app, through travel agents, and via Air Canada’s contact centres. Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President – Revenue and Network Planning at Air Canada, expressed enthusiasm for the resumption of this key trans-Atlantic service, stating, ‘We are very pleased to solidify Air Canada’s leadership serving…
Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional, is enhancing its route between Aberdeen and Dublin with a significant increase in flight frequency. Starting this September, travellers can enjoy up to two flights per day, providing greater convenience and flexibility for trips to the Irish capital. Tickets are now available for purchase. Ian Lough, Head of Commercial at Emerald Airlines said: ‘Reflecting customer demand, we are delighted to be increasing our services between Aberdeen and Dublin. Passengers will now have access to even more convenient timings, allowing for greater choice and flexibility in their travel plans. Whether it’s for…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced an extension of their Summer 2024 season to Bodrum, responding to strong demand from customers and independent travel agents. The airline and tour operator will now offer flights to Bodrum from four UK bases through mid-November. This extension makes Jet2.com and Jet2holidays the only companies offering flights to Bodrum beyond early November from outside London. The newly added flights include: * Birmingham: Twice weekly (Wednesday and Friday) from November 6 to 13. * Leeds Bradford: Twice weekly (Wednesday and Sunday) from November 6 to 13. * Manchester: Three weekly flights (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday) from…
British Airways has announced the suspension of its flights between London Heathrow and Beijing, effective from October 26, 2024, until November 2025, media reports have said. British Airways, part of the International Airlines Group (IAG), only recently resumed its London-Beijing route in June 2023 after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the significance of this route, the airline has decided to pause operations to Beijing while maintaining daily flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong. A spokesperson for British Airways stated, ‘We will be pausing our route to Beijing from October 26, and we’re contacting any affected customers…