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'People have to get home some way': The flights taking off as airlines worldwide are grounded

Plane Talk: Despite the industry's deepest crisis, air charter firms are busier than ever




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Farmers charter flights to bring fruit-pickers to UK as travel shutdown causes shortage of foreign workers

Nearly 200 Romanian agricultural workers flown from Bucharest to London Stansted in first of series of flights to plug gap in workforce




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Tui refund: Travel firm makes it harder to claim money back for cancelled holidays

Britain's biggest travel firm insists that customers accept a refund credit note and then phone to get their money back




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'Give us time' to refund cancelled holidays, pleads travel association boss

'14-day refund rule is impossible for the majority of companies to stick to,' said the travel association's chief executive, Mark Tanzer




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Coronavirus: Millions may have to cancel holidays after lockdown due to expired passports

Exclusive: Half a million passports have expired since UK lockdown began




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Coronavirus: Travel insurance premium rockets by 550% as providers brace for huge payouts

Exclusive: Couple's annual policy rises by more than £900




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Travellers arriving in UK will be told to self-isolate for two weeks

Authorities to conduct spot checks to ensure travellers are at address they registered




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Former Abta board member warns of 'zombie travel companies' – and threatens to sue holiday firms

Refund row intensifies as London ski company claims any customer who declines a 'Refund Credit Note' loses financial protection




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Britain's biggest travel firm is selling Spanish holidays for mid-May

Exclusive: Tui is charging £323 for a week's self-catering in the resort of Salou, including flights from Manchester to Reus and coach transfers, on 15 May




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Ryanair refund: Passengers fear they may have to wait a year to claim money back

'Ryanair are you honestly taking the mick? I don't want my money in a year, I want it now,' said passenger Danielle Koop




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More than one million inflight meals saved from bin and used to feed vulnerable families

Food to be distributed to disadvantaged people across Manchester




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Coronavirus: Foreign Office indefinite travel warning branded 'absurd'

Exclusive: 'The FCO has to alter this Orwellian nonsense, and it must become country-specific,' said Paul Goldstein, owner of a camp in Kenya




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Face masks to become compulsory for air travel

Despite questionable medical benefits, passengers will be told to wear face coverings




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Coronavirus: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to establish Baltic 'travel bubble' as restrictions eased

Baltic states agreed each 'had successfully managed the spread of Covid-19 and trust each other's health care systems'




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Travel is unlike other industries – it sells dreams

The Man Who Pays His Way: After a select committee grilling, Simon Calder looks to an more thoughtful industry when it finally begins to recover




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Project lift-off: What frustrated travellers want to hear as Boris Johnson eases lockdown restrictions

The government's current travel advice prevents mainstream tour operators running trips and invalidates the holidaymaker's insurance




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Coronavirus: Holidays at risk as Boris Johnson set to announce 14 day quarantine for travellers arriving in UK

'Quarantine would not only have a devastating impact on the UK aviation industry, but also on the wider economy,' said Karen Dee, chief executive of the Airport Operators' Association




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Elon Musk claims a million Teslas will drive themselves in a year. Safety advocates have concerns

Tesla, under pressure to show it can generate profits on its main business of making electric cars, on Monday trumpeted a custom-designed computer chip to let its vehicles drive themselves.




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Have a California moment at Neptune's Net, a landmark seafood shack in Malibu

Neptune's Net, the most-beloved hangout in Malibu, is a roadhouse that is equal parts good grub and floor show. Neptune's Net tastes like that wave that just broke your board.




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SUVs have made a startling rise in Germany. Now comes the backlash

Tensions boiled over this month when a Porsche Macan jumped a curb in central Berlin and plowed into a crowd of pedestrians, killing four.




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EVs have a sales problem. One possible solution: Make them bigger

A growing number of carmakers will arrive at the L.A. Auto Show with battery powered or plug-in hybrid SUVS and crossover utility vehicles.




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Coronavirus stay-at-home order saves state taxpayers $1 billion after car crashes cut by 60%

California's stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus reduced vehicle collisions on roadways by roughly half, saving taxpayers an estimated $1 billion.




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California's April heat wave is a time to be extra cautious about children and pets in parked cars

Heatstroke danger: Never leave an unattended child or pet in a car, even if the windows are down.




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Kacey Musgraves re-imagines song to honor coronavirus heroes on Earth Day

Country music star Kacey Musgraves released a new version of her song "Oh, What a World" in honor of Earth Day and "heroes on the front lines" of COVID-19.




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Amoeba Music won't reopen original Sunset Boulevard store: 'We have no choice'

Shoppers didn't know it at the time, but their final spree at Amoeba Music's Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard was their last, as the original location will not reopen.




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Bill Gardner spun classic R&B on the L.A. airwaves for four decades. Then came the coronavirus

Bill Gardner's "Rhapsody in Black" show has been a staple of L.A. radio since the early 1980s, airing classic R&B. But its future is in peril due to the coronavirus.




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Searching for hope? Kacey Musgraves' 'Rainbow' is a psalm, and balm, for the pandemic era

During the coronavirus crisis, Kacey Musgraves' "Rainbow" has taken its place alongside other classic songs about rainbows to become an anthem of hope and healing.




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Will Smith wipes tears while honoring James Avery during 'Fresh Prince' reunion

Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro and other "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alumni saluted the late James Avery, a.k.a. Uncle Phil, during the cast's virtual reunion.




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Max Verstappen would have 'died at least three or four times' in old Formula One cars



Max Verstappen is renowned for his aggressive driving style in Formula One.




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Germany second wave worry as towns bring BACK coronavirus lockdown after spike in cases



TWO of Germany's local authorities will bring back certain lockdown measures in some areas following an increase in infections after the government's easing of restrictions.




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Hurrah for coronavirus lockdown – we can have Angel Delight again, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



SO enough with the panic buying, already. Now that we're all settling down into quarantine and accepting that the new normal is going to be never seeing anyone, ever again, now is the time to reflect on the last few weeks. And what the last few weeks have revealed to me is that the contents of my cupboards have changed beyond all comprehension.




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You have to be an Oxford University student to be this stupid, says VIRGINIA BLACKBURN



THE entire world is in the middle of a terrible pandemic. Everyone is worried sick both about catching it and the long-term effects of putting the global economy in the deep freeze. People are concerned about jobs, health, the wellbeing of elderly relatives.




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Even a small increase in global temperature will have a severe impact on coral reefs

A recent study found that coral reefs will face severe challenges even if average global warming temperature rise is restricted to 2 degrees Celsius. This is a rise that most countries are struggling to negotiate and meet. But reefs are very sensitive to temperature changes, experts fear the window of opportunity to prevent massive reef loss is very small.

Read full article: Nature and Animal Conservation




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Queen and Adam Lambert tour CONCERNS: ‘We have to rethink absolutely everything’ Brian May



QUEEN and Adam Lambert's tour has already been postponed until next year but Brian May has concerns for performing in a post-pandemic world.




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Masters leaderboard predicted: Would Tiger Woods have defended his title this weekend?



The Masters was scheduled to take place this weekend until it was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak - but would Tiger Woods have defended his title?




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GREECE TRAVEL: Swan around on Skiathos



PINK sunsets, shady pines and views stretching for miles across the vivid blue waters of the Aegean… hotel settings don’t come more spectacular than this.




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Maldives travel: The blue lagoon of bliss



Waking up in the Maldives is pure joy.




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JAMAICA TRAVEL: Romantic retreat hits the suite spot



AS I SIT at the bar looking out across the best, white-sand beach in Jamaica, the chilled beats of reggae's latest superstar bounce across the breeze. The chorus to local boy Chronixx's "Skankin' Sweet" kicks in. An ode to parking the stresses of life and appreciating the good things, his lyrics "forget your troubles and rock with me," certainly resonate throughout this laid-back Caribbean island nation.




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Egypt travel: Flying back into Sharm’s charms



SHARM EL-SHEIKH is back open for business. That's the message coming loud and clear from the Egyptian holiday hotspot, a long-time favourite for Brits in search of a sun-soaked getaway. UK flights resumed to Sharm last month following a five-year hiatus after the tragic events of 2015.




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Australia travel: I’m a Daydream Island believer



HOWEVER idyllic the destination, some things are always the same. You're going to get sunburnt - even if you lather on the factor 50. At one point you will long for a British cup of tea. And that scavenging local wildlife - such as the obligatory one-eyed cat - are always a reliable constant.




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Morocco travel: Tune in to windy city’s wavelength



STARING out at the pounding Atlantic waves, I never thought I'd get in, let alone close to surfing, standing up on a board. The breakers pulsed toward me as I patted my feet in the shallows while trying to stay upright in the unrelenting wind.




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Money saving hacks: How you could save over £650 in a year - from just one penny



MONEY saving hacks are something which many people will look to adopt in their lives, be it for a financial milestone or for a rainy day fund. And, there may be a way in which some soon see their spare cash add up.




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Partick 1 Celtic 2: Brendan Rodgers admits he'll buy a striker if Moussa Dembele leaves



CELTIC manager Brendan Rodgers admits he will need to delve back into the transfer market for another striker if Moussa Dembele leaves.




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Travel to Different Corners of the World

You can’t say that you have travelled until you visit all the continents of the world. If you’re a hardcore traveler, it’s best to explore not only one side of the globe, but all parts...

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7 Travel scams to Avoid in 2020

Do you want to learn about travel scams to avoid in 2020? Then you have come to the right place in this post you’ll get to know about the travel scams you have to avoid....

The post 7 Travel scams to Avoid in 2020 appeared first on Geeky Traveller.




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Celtic transfer announcement confirming offer leaves fans in MELTDOWN



CELTIC oddly exposed their personal negotiations with Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull on Twitter, saying they will “move on” if the player’s agent does not accept the “magnificent offer”.




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What Celtic chiefs have decided to do after David Turnbull rejected final contract offer



CELTIC have officially ended their pursuit of David Turnbull after being unable to agree personal terms with the Motherwell youngster.




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When can we go on holiday again? The experts have their say on when we can travel again



HOLIDAYS have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic which has killed more than 100,000 people worldwide. When can we go on holiday again?




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Queen Elizabeth: Monarch regularly does this when travelling - but Prince Philip hates it



QUEEN ELIZABETH II, 94, is the world's best-travelled monarch and has visited countries all over the world. Prince Philip, 98, often joins her on her many travels - but there's one thing he hates.




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UK holidays: Travel experts reveal their best staycation spots in the UK for post-lockdown



UK HOLIDAYS and staycations are becoming more sought after since the coronavirus pandemic sent most the world into lockdown back in March. With many planning their next staycation, the Trip Sisters gave their verdict on the best UK destinations for your next trip.