Peak rail fares are set to be scrapped from the 2nd October 2023 in a pilot scheme; the Scottish Government has announced. The six-month trial is funded by the Scottish Government, to make public transport more accessible and affordable, and encourage people to ditch the car and travel by train. We recognise that the rail fare structure can seem complicated …
Heathrow warns drivers over new ULEZ charges Heathrow airport has published a page on its website with information on what the expanded ULEZ zone could mean for customers driving to the airport. The expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone – which levies a £12.50 per day charge on non-compliant road vehicles entering the zone – came into effect on 29 August, …
British Airways requires ID Requirements for UK domestic travel Starting from 1 September 2023, it will be necessary to carry valid photographic identification when embarking on UK domestic flights. This identification will be requested at specific points during your journey. Kindly note that failure to provide this identification could result in being unable to proceed with your travel plans. While …
Dubai International raises 2023 forecast to 85 million passengers Dubai International (DXB) has once again upwardly revised its 2023 forecast of passenger traffic from 83.6 million to 85 million and would therefore be “just 1.6 per cent shy of DXB’s annual traffic in 2019.” DXB’s passenger traffic for the first half of this year already surpassed the corresponding period of …
Heathrow baggage carousel workers balloted on strike action Baggage carousel maintenance and servicing workers at Heathrow airport are being balloted over possible strike action. Unite said that around 170 Vanderlande Industries workers were being balloted following what the union referred to as a “poor pay offer”. The ballot runs until 1 September, and Unite said that should its members take …
China relaxes entry rules for business travellers China has released a series of new measures intended to ease travel into the country, including greater flexibility for business travellers. The Ministry of Public Security on 3 August issued 26 new ‘convenience’ measures, which include relaxed rules for movement across the country and the ability for business travellers to upgrade single-entry arrival …
TfL unveils details of new Piccadilly Line trains TfL has released images of its new Piccadilly Line trains, which are set to enter service in 2025. The first of the 94 trains has arrived at the Siemens Mobility Test and Validation Centre in Germany for testing, having travelled from the production line in Vienna at the end of July. The …
UK government extends use of eGates to travellers aged ten and over Children aged ten and eleven years can now use eGates at UK air and rail ports, following a change in the rules. Previously travellers had to be at least 12 years old to use eGates, but effective Monday 24 July the service has been extended to those aged …
British Airways trials digital wayfinding tool at Heathrow. British Airways has launched a trial of new digital wayfinding maps at its Heathrow T3 and T5 hubs. The maps can be accessed via wayfinding.maps.ba.com or via QR codes on digital screens at the airport, and as part of the trial links are also being sent out to customers travelling into Heathrow …
London’s airports ready to grow and ‘steal a march’ on Heathrow Gatwick, Luton and London City airports have all lodged applications to significantly increase passenger capacity, while Heathrow’s expansion hopes have lost momentum. Gatwick recently submitted a planning application to bring its existing emergency runway into “routine use” by the end of the decade. Elsewhere, Stansted announced plans earlier this …