#travel-delays

#travel-delays

Letting the airline pick your seat might feel like the easiest option, but it often means ending up in less desirable spots-like middle seats, back rows, or areas near bathrooms and galleys.

"We always recommend that clients photograph their luggage before a trip, including the exterior of the bag, the luggage tag, and the contents inside," Rob Merlin, a travel advisor at SmartFlyer, stated. This practice not only aids in identification but also provides peace of mind and serves as evidence for insurance purposes in case of loss or damage.

"What we are seeing is not just delays - it's systemic volatility. Flight schedules are becoming fluid, and that has a direct impact on the entire travel chain."

Willie Walsh stated that an assessment from the International Energy Agency indicated that fuel for aircraft could start running out in Europe in six weeks' time, which he described as 'sobering'.

The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, is one I'll never forget, and I'd do it again just to eat kaya toast once more.

The EU's Entry Exit System will be a significant change for Brits travelling this Easter. Always check with your transport operator in case extra time may be needed, both for your return to the UK and travelling to the EU.

Jet fuel alone accounts for somewhere between 25 and 35 percent of airlines' costs. The next stop is higher ticket prices. It's already happening, to some degree. Several airlines, including Air Asia and Hong Kong Airlines, have explicitly said they're adding to their usual fuel surcharges.