This month, an exciting new ‘immersive’ cruise has been announced, easyJet releases it’s new winter routes, and there’s industrial action planned in the UK and across Europe.
Keep reading to find out more.
Summer airport strikes update
If you’re worried about strikes impacting your upcoming holiday, here’s what you need to know! Find out how travel is likely to be affected over the next couple of weeks.
London Heathrow and Birmingham Airport – If you’re departing from Heathrow or Birmingham any time soon, you’ll be relieved to know that strikes over the summer holidays have now been called off.
Rail – Industry strikes will affect 14 different rail operators throughout the UK, and are scheduled to take place on 20, 22 and 29 July 2023. Not all services will be cancelled during the strike, so check the National Rail website before travelling. Some train staff will also refuse to work overtime from July 31 to August 5 in a dispute over pay, which could cause rail disruption due to staff shortages.
London Underground – Thousands of London Underground workers were due to strike in July over pay, but have now called off the strike action. Check the TfL website before travelling for the latest travel updates.
International – Industrial action isn’t just limited to the UK. If you’re travelling to or from Spain, Portugal, France or Italy, various airline staff strikes are planned throughout the summer.
Find out how we can help if you are worried about delays and cancellations affecting your trip.
New ‘immersive experience’ added to Hurtigruten Expeditions collection
Now, if you’re someone who lives for excitement, adventure, and the thrill of exploring the unknown, then listen up! Hurtigruten Expeditions has just added two brand new cruises to their collection for 2024.
Known best for going beyond the usual ports of call and iconic cities, these new cruises explore the pristine Patagonian Fjords and remote Antarctica. Choose the 17-day itinerary, or push the boat out and book yourself onto the 23-day cruise. Prices start from £5,707.
Jump aboard these bucket-list worthy cruises and explore some of the most breathtaking places on the planet.
easyJet launches new winter flights
Great news for travellers! The no-frills airline has just introduced eight new winter routes departing from eight different airports across the UK.
If you’ve been dreaming of a magical Christmas getaway, you’ll be thrilled to know that easyJet now offers direct flights to Finland’s enchanting Lapland (via Rovaniemi) from both London Luton and Edinburgh.
But that’s not all. For those seeking warm winter sunshine, easyJet has launched four new flights to the diving paradise of Hurghada. It’s the perfect destination for sandy beaches, and breathtaking coral reefs.
