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Shocking scenes in #Spain as anti-tourism protestors target visitors and hotels with water pistols and smoke bombs. Frustration is understandable but assault is not. Lack of housing, unaffordable living costs and pressures on infrastructure are becoming untenable for residents

Shocking scenes in #Spain as anti-tourism protestors target visitors and hotels with water pistols and smoke bombs. Frustration is understandable but assault is not. Lack of housing, unaffordable living costs and pressures on infrastructure are becoming untenable for residents
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Tensions in the #MiddleEast is affecting #airlines with #flight cancellations, diversions and temporary suspensions to top holiday, trade and transit points like Dubai, Qatar and Riyadh. The situation is fluid - check stayed with your #airline #IranIsraelConflict

Tensions in the #MiddleEast is affecting #airlines with #flight cancellations, diversions and temporary suspensions to top holiday, trade and transit points like Dubai, Qatar and Riyadh. The situation is fluid - check stayed with your #airline 
#IranIsraelConflict
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21st March saw the unprecedented closure of one of Europe's busiest #airports as Heathrow Airport lost power, shutting for 16 hours. Thousands of cancelled #flights & stranded passengers. Today a report shows a poorly maintained power substation is to blame

21st March saw the unprecedented closure of one of Europe's busiest #airports as <a href="/HeathrowAirport/">Heathrow Airport</a> lost power, shutting for 16 hours. Thousands of cancelled #flights &amp; stranded passengers. Today a report shows a poorly maintained power substation is to blame
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Disruption continues with approximately 19 cancellations and several delays at MilanBergamoAirport following an incident earlier involving a man sucked into an #aircraft engine. A truly horrific tragedy and terrible for loved ones affected. Some flights have been diverted

Disruption continues with approximately 19 cancellations and several delays at <a href="/MilanBergamoBGY/">MilanBergamoAirport</a> following an incident earlier involving a man sucked into an #aircraft engine. A truly horrific tragedy and terrible for loved ones affected. Some flights have been diverted
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Package #holiday prices have risen up to 23% this year in our much loved destinations like #Cyprus, #Spain and #Turkey. I'll be on BBC Oxfordshire and BBC Hereford & Worcester this morning explaining why this is and sharing my tips on how you can save on your #summer holiday β›±οΈπŸŒžβ›±οΈ

Package #holiday prices have risen up to 23% this year in our much loved destinations like #Cyprus, #Spain and #Turkey. I'll be on <a href="/BBCOxford/">BBC Oxfordshire</a> and <a href="/bbchw/">BBC Hereford & Worcester</a> this morning explaining why this is and sharing my tips on how you can save on your #summer holiday β›±οΈπŸŒžβ›±οΈ
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Join me tomorrow either in-person or on BBC Sounds as I'll be live reporting from Southampton Mela South Asian Arts festival for BBC Radio Solent. It will be a true exploration of colour, sound and talent celebrating both modern and traditional Asian arts ART ASIA

Join me tomorrow either in-person or on <a href="/BBCSounds/">BBC Sounds</a> as I'll be live reporting from Southampton Mela South Asian Arts festival for <a href="/BBCRadioSolent/">BBC Radio Solent</a>. It will be a true exploration of colour, sound and talent celebrating both modern and traditional Asian arts <a href="/artasia/">ART ASIA</a>
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Live reporting for the BBC this weekend from the Southampton Mela. A celebration of traditional and contemporary South Asian culture and art in this wonderfully diverse city with a rich heritage and history. Come see us, we'd love to talk to you or listen on BBC Sounds ART ASIA

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Is it really possible to get a cheap #holiday this summer? And what's all this about liquids and #airport security rules changing? I'll be on BBC Sussex & BBC Surrey with the lovely sarah gorrell this morning with all my tips and advice β›±οΈβœˆοΈ

Is it really possible to get a cheap #holiday this summer? And what's all this about liquids and #airport security rules changing? I'll be on <a href="/BBCSussex/">BBC Sussex</a> &amp; <a href="/BBCSurrey/">BBC Surrey</a> with the lovely <a href="/sarahjgorrell/">sarah gorrell</a> this morning with all my tips and advice β›±οΈβœˆοΈ
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Business Class - luxury #travel with a seriously hefty price tag! "Unbundled" economy fares have boomed in recent years - cheaper tickets with less perks like seat selection & baggage. Would you buy a similar biz ticket without the swanky lounge etc?United Airlines Delta think you might

Business Class - luxury #travel with a seriously hefty price tag! "Unbundled" economy fares have boomed in recent years - cheaper tickets with less perks like seat selection &amp; baggage. Would you buy a similar biz ticket without the swanky lounge etc?<a href="/united/">United Airlines</a> <a href="/Delta/">Delta</a> think you might
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#EU announces launch date of much delayed #EES - 12/10/25. Phased approach over 6 months, little info on which entry points will be adopting and when. Means over 12 will have fingerprints/facial biometrics taken. #ETIAS visa waiver launch Oct-Dec 26 cost rises to €20

#EU announces launch date of much delayed #EES - 12/10/25. Phased approach over 6 months, little info on which entry points will be adopting and when. Means over 12 will have fingerprints/facial biometrics taken. 
#ETIAS visa waiver launch Oct-Dec 26 cost rises to €20
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It's the busiest day for #travel as millions jet off for #summer fun. Whilst most journeys go without a hitch, pinch points along the way can be frustrating. My best advice - Remain calm, have patience, be aware staff try to resolve disruption AND remember why you're doing this

It's the busiest day for #travel as millions jet off for #summer fun. Whilst most journeys go without a hitch, pinch points along the way can be frustrating. My best advice - 

Remain calm, have patience, be aware staff try to resolve disruption AND remember why you're doing this
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#Flight disruption across the UK this afternoon after a technical glitch at NATS. Issue has been fixed but delays impacting journeys. Check with your airline. If delayed 2/3 hours your #airline has a duty of care If cancelled - entitled to refund or rebooking

#Flight disruption across the UK this afternoon after a technical glitch at <a href="/NATS/">NATS</a>. Issue has been fixed but delays impacting journeys.  Check with your airline. 

If delayed 2/3 hours your #airline has a duty of care

If cancelled - entitled to refund or rebooking
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#flight disruption across the UK following a (now solved) technical issue at NATS If delayed 2/3hours+ your #airline must provide food/drinks + accommodation if overnight. If cancelled - refund or rebooking at earliest opportunity (can be on another carrier)

#flight disruption across the UK following a (now solved) technical issue at <a href="/NATS/">NATS</a> 

If delayed 2/3hours+ your #airline must provide food/drinks + accommodation if overnight.

If cancelled - refund or rebooking at earliest opportunity (can be on another carrier)
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Numberous cancellations today following yesterday's NATS failure. #London #airports most affected. Always check with your #airline before travelling. No passenger compensation is due but airlines must provide food/drink over 2/3 hours and accomodation of necessary

Numberous cancellations today following yesterday's <a href="/NATS/">NATS</a> failure. #London #airports most affected. Always check with your #airline before travelling. No passenger compensation is due but airlines must provide food/drink over 2/3 hours and accomodation of necessary
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Disruption continues after NATS system issue yesterday. Advise to check before travelling extremely important. No compensation for passengers but airlines must provide those delayed/cancelled food/drink after 2/3 hours (depends on flight length) and accomodation if over night

Disruption continues after <a href="/NATS/">NATS</a> system issue yesterday. Advise to check before travelling extremely important.

No compensation for passengers but airlines must provide those delayed/cancelled food/drink after 2/3 hours (depends on flight length) and accomodation if over night
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Runway shut at Birmingham Airport after a light aircraft made an emergency landing. Well over 25 diversions and cancellations so far from destinations like Greece and Turkey. Could have further impact on passengers as crew go out of hours. Check with your airline before travelling

Runway shut at <a href="/bhx_official/">Birmingham Airport</a> after a light aircraft made an emergency landing. Well over 25 diversions and cancellations so far from destinations like Greece and Turkey. Could have further impact on passengers as crew go out of hours. Check with your airline before travelling
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The knock on effect of yesterday's emergency landing Birmingham Airport will be felt today for many holidaymakers with various delays and cancellations. Always check with your #airline before #travel. Operations seem to be recovering well considering and importantly - no injuries

The knock on effect of yesterday's emergency landing <a href="/bhx_official/">Birmingham Airport</a> will be felt today for many holidaymakers with various delays and cancellations. Always check with your #airline before #travel. Operations seem to be recovering well considering and importantly - no injuries
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Air Canada and subsidiary Air Canada Rouge cancelling flights as Cabin Crew strike hits. By Saturday the airline will shut down operations completely. Rebooking taking place but #airline warning limited seats on other carriers due to summer peak.UK Civil Aviation Authority rules apply for outbound UK

<a href="/AirCanada/">Air Canada</a> and subsidiary <a href="/AirCanadaRouge/">Air Canada Rouge</a> cancelling flights as Cabin Crew strike hits. By Saturday the airline will shut down operations completely. Rebooking taking place but #airline warning limited seats on other carriers due to summer peak.<a href="/UK_CAA/">UK Civil Aviation Authority</a> rules apply for outbound UK