Travelex recruits BrickVest boss Richard Wazacz as new CEO April 19, 2022 Foreign exchange firm Travelex has appointed Richard Wazacz as new CEO, who pledged to further modernise the business. The London-based firm said Wazacz would step into the role on 4 July 2022, joining from online property marketplace Brickvest. After a two year stint as CEO of Bickvest, Wazacz will be succeeding Donald Muir, who has [...]
Brits face more travel chaos as they flock home after Easter break April 18, 2022 The UK is bracing for more travel disruption as millions of Brits are expected to return today from their holidays. According to the RAC, around 3.96 million motorists will get on the road, causing delays of many major arteries, while thousands of people reported “nightmare queues” at Paris Gare du Nord’s Eurostar gates following an [...]
Fuel supplies drop as Brits prepare for Easter break chaos April 14, 2022 Petrol and diesel supplies have dropped around the country as millions of Brits get ready for the Easter bank holiday. According to data from the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, stock levels of petrol in eastern England were around 19 per cent, while in the south-west and London stationed around 21 and 22 [...]
Passport applications hit record high as Brits rush on holiday April 14, 2022 Brits could be waiting for as long as ten weeks for a new passport as the demand for quick getaways has spiked across the country.
Holidaymakers advised to avoid Good Friday travel April 14, 2022 Brits were advised to plan ahead and avoid travelling on Good Friday as disruption is expected throughout the UK transport network. The Department for Transport said it was working alongside operators to try and minimise disruption but it was advising people to take the extra time. “If you’re travelling this Easter weekend, plan ahead and [...]
Which? calls for airlines to be fined over travel disruption April 13, 2022 Which? called today for airlines to be fined over the ongoing travel disruption. The consumer champion called for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to be given “teeth” after a spike in Covid infections among staff forced airlines to slash hundreds of flights. “With many in the industry predicting a busy summer, the government must work [...]
Leaked letter reveals Priti Patel knew about Easter travel chaos in March April 13, 2022 A leaked letter has revealed Home Secretary Priti Patel was informed about Easter travel chaos last month. Aviation trade body Airlines UK – which represents the majority of carriers operating in the country – told Patel a shortage of Border Force staff could lead to travel disruption and chaos ahead of the peak season. Airlines’ [...]
EU court expands scope of flight refund policy to non-EU airlines April 12, 2022 The EU’s highest court has expanded the scope of its flight refund policy, by allowing passengers to claim refunds from non-EU airlines. The European Court of Justice ruled in favour of plaintiffs suing Chicago headquartered firm United Airlines in allowing them to claim a refund for a 223-minute delay between Brussels and San Jose, [...]
Brits face 12-month travel disruption following staff shortages April 12, 2022 Brits need to brace up to 12 month of travel disruption as a result of ongoing staff shortages, industry experts said. According to Kully Sandhu, Aviation Recruitment Network’s managing director, recovering from the current climate of airlines’ cancellations and airports’ disruption will take “at least the next 12 months.” Covid and the impact of Brexit [...]
Easter chaos continues as UK airlines axe dozens of flights April 11, 2022 Easter’s travel chaos doesn’t show any signs of easing as UK airlines continue to axe dozens of flights. British Airways (BA) announced today it has slashed a further 64 flights to and from Heathrow – affecting both domestic routes such as Aberdeen and Edinburgh as a well as services to European getaways like Berlin and [...]