How the EU’s biggest air passengers’ rights shake-up in a generation will affect you

How the EU’s biggest air passengers’ rights shake-up in a generation will affect you

Exclusive: Unless the UK follows suit, the result will be even more confusion

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Eurostar reveals plans for new trains to two popular cities

Eurostar reveals plans for new trains to two popular cities

I was cabin crew for 26 years - here's the first thing we do in an emergency at 30,000ft

I was cabin crew for 26 years - here's the first thing we do in an emergency at 30,000ft

Holidaymakers reveal the most expensive things they've bought by accident

Holidaymakers reveal the most expensive things they've bought by accident

Cases of Victorian-era disease linked to travel at record high in UK

Cases of Victorian-era disease linked to travel at record high in UK

New bus route to join London’s 194km Superloop expansion

New bus route to join London’s 194km Superloop expansion

Sleep expert explains how to actually get some rest at a festival

Sleep expert explains how to actually get some rest at a festival

This little-known luggage rule could land you £126 fine on Europe’s busiest tube network

This little-known luggage rule could land you £126 fine on Europe’s busiest tube network

Glastonbury Festival hits out at luxury trend they ‘absolutely don’t condone’

Glastonbury Festival hits out at luxury trend they ‘absolutely don’t condone’

'How I always get flight upgrades for free - I've never paid for first class'

'How I always get flight upgrades for free - I've never paid for first class'

Spanish locals criticise 'rude' British tourists amid rising tensions in Barcelona

Spanish locals criticise 'rude' British tourists amid rising tensions in Barcelona

'I'm the King of Sunbeds - one habit will get you thrown into the pool'

'I'm the King of Sunbeds - one habit will get you thrown into the pool'

World's tallest woman forced to pay for SIX plane seats and has to be carried on via stretcher when she flies

World's tallest woman forced to pay for SIX plane seats and has to be carried on via stretcher when she flies

Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Italy blasted for 'ridiculous' new cabin rule on planes as passengers ask 'how is this okay?'

Major cruise company bans popular travel accessory causing confusion among passengers

Major cruise company bans popular travel accessory causing confusion among passengers

Turkish hidden gem with neon pink skies just became easier to reach, with new flights starting at just £175

Turkish hidden gem with neon pink skies just became easier to reach, with new flights starting at just £175

Campervan drivers targeted with new rule in European destination

Campervan drivers targeted with new rule in European destination

Stunning country that’s friendly to tourists with 'beautiful' beaches

Stunning country that’s friendly to tourists with 'beautiful' beaches

Stunning hidden gem UK village looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale

Stunning hidden gem UK village looks like it's straight out of a fairy tale

Popular Spanish holiday hotspot closes 7 beaches after 'mysterious substance' washes up

Popular Spanish holiday hotspot closes 7 beaches after 'mysterious substance' washes up

Stop wasting money at the airport: travel experts reveal the add-ons that are worth it

Stop wasting money at the airport: travel experts reveal the add-ons that are worth it

Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira, Portugal

Second British tourist found dead in Albufeira, Portugal

Mid-air medical emergency forces Qantas flight to land in Azerbaijan

Mid-air medical emergency forces Qantas flight to land in Azerbaijan

Major UK airport’s plans for millions more passengers ahead of £1.1bn expansion – with new flights to Europe this year

Major UK airport’s plans for millions more passengers ahead of £1.1bn expansion – with new flights to Europe this year

UK’s oldest museum reveals new £11.6million redevelopment plan

UK’s oldest museum reveals new £11.6million redevelopment plan

Avoiding Yosemite's summer crowds? This California wilderness is a spectacular alternative

Avoiding Yosemite's summer crowds? This California wilderness is a spectacular alternative

Wizz Air launches £18 flights to ‘enchanting’ European gem with pints for just £1

Wizz Air launches £18 flights to ‘enchanting’ European gem with pints for just £1

'I went to Portugal's worst holiday resort: it was a holiday hell'

'I went to Portugal's worst holiday resort: it was a holiday hell'

Serious beach warning issued to anyone visiting Benidorm this summer

Serious beach warning issued to anyone visiting Benidorm this summer

Spanish hotspot sets 20,000 daily car limit to curb overtourism

Spanish hotspot sets 20,000 daily car limit to curb overtourism

New UKHSA warning of 'high infection levels' for travellers - countries affected

New UKHSA warning of 'high infection levels' for travellers - countries affected

Wild true cost of climbing Mount Everest leaves travel fans gobsmacked

Wild true cost of climbing Mount Everest leaves travel fans gobsmacked

Foreign Office issues mugging warning and says 'do not resist' as UK tourists targeted

Foreign Office issues mugging warning and says 'do not resist' as UK tourists targeted

Couple shares hilarious video of a Benidorm hotel with no free sunbeds one minute after the pool opens

Couple shares hilarious video of a Benidorm hotel with no free sunbeds one minute after the pool opens

Greece's best-kept secret revealed with hidden beaches and mountain villages

Greece's best-kept secret revealed with hidden beaches and mountain villages

Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from UK to the heart of Europe

Eurostar unveils plans for direct trains from UK to the heart of Europe

'Secret corridor' to fast-track Gatwick Airport's duty-free shared by traveller

'Secret corridor' to fast-track Gatwick Airport's duty-free shared by traveller

Spanish locals slam 'rude' Brits for being 'bothersome' while abroad

Spanish locals slam 'rude' Brits for being 'bothersome' while abroad

Visitors to US could be denied entry if they ignore these issues says lawyer

Visitors to US could be denied entry if they ignore these issues says lawyer

Tourists abandon popular European destination as prices get 'crazy'

Tourists abandon popular European destination as prices get 'crazy'

Tenerife in crisis as British tourists face 'major disruption' in July and August

Tenerife in crisis as British tourists face 'major disruption' in July and August

Brit living in Benidorm reveals three things he can’t stand about party capital

Brit living in Benidorm reveals three things he can’t stand about party capital

'I visited the seaside town dubbed the worst in the UK - but found one thing idyllic'

'I visited the seaside town dubbed the worst in the UK - but found one thing idyllic'

People baffled after learning 'true cost' of climbing Mount Everest

People baffled after learning 'true cost' of climbing Mount Everest

Majorca holiday warning as date of next protest revealed - just days away

Majorca holiday warning as date of next protest revealed - just days away

Eurostar to launch direct trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland: Everything you need to know

Eurostar to launch direct trains from UK to Germany and Switzerland: Everything you need to know

USA travel warning issued for Brits as LA demonstrations and protests rage on

USA travel warning issued for Brits as LA demonstrations and protests rage on

Eurostar to launch new UK trains direct to two of Europe’s most iconic cities

Eurostar to launch new UK trains direct to two of Europe’s most iconic cities

Simon Calder issues warning to holiday makers over costly hidden charge when paying abroad

Simon Calder issues warning to holiday makers over costly hidden charge when paying abroad

Eurostar to launch direct trains to two new European countries with huge £1.7billion new fleet

Eurostar to launch direct trains to two new European countries with huge £1.7billion new fleet

The beautiful Scottish island that was named 'top holiday destination'

The beautiful Scottish island that was named 'top holiday destination'

The world's cheapest 5-star hotels revealed - including one that's only £104 per night

The world's cheapest 5-star hotels revealed - including one that's only £104 per night

Why you should swap hectic Marrakech for authentic and laid-back Rabat

Why you should swap hectic Marrakech for authentic and laid-back Rabat

Is it safe to travel to LA? Your rights as immigration protests erupt across city

Is it safe to travel to LA? Your rights as immigration protests erupt across city

UK tourists given Foreign Office update on muggings as officials say 'do not resist'

UK tourists given Foreign Office update on muggings as officials say 'do not resist'

UK Foreign Office issues fresh update to tourists heading to Germany

UK Foreign Office issues fresh update to tourists heading to Germany

The incredible new £5.6bn railway in Spain spanning huge 120 miles

The incredible new £5.6bn railway in Spain spanning huge 120 miles

Experts 'discover' stunning UK seaside village with secret beach and fossil hunting

Experts 'discover' stunning UK seaside village with secret beach and fossil hunting

Eurostar will run direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland: ‘A new golden age’

Eurostar will run direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland: ‘A new golden age’

Four European countries 'outraged' over new airline luggage rules passed by EU

Four European countries 'outraged' over new airline luggage rules passed by EU

Flight check-in agent reveals meaning behind 4-letter code on boarding pass

Flight check-in agent reveals meaning behind 4-letter code on boarding pass