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Travel Tips

Get ready to fly with our travel tips. We dive into where you might be seated on the plane, what the best suitcase might be for your trip and how to use your luggage allowance to your advantage.

Hand Luggage Liquid Restrictions On Planes and At UK Airports

  • 29 Jul, 2020
  • Hadiya
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liquids on planes

Knowing what liquids you can carry in your hand luggage is something that a lot of people are still confused about. That’s why we have created this helpful guide for what the rules and regulations are for carrying liquids on planes in your hand luggage!
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Facts About Turbulence: What Causes It & Is It Safe?

  • 21 Jul, 2020
  • Hadiya
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turbulance

One of the most common causes of anxiety on aeroplanes is turbulence. However, with these facts about turbulence, you’ll understand it is really nothing to worry about! We will break down exactly what turbulence is and what causes it to help allay any worries you may have.
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How to reduce your carbon footprint of flying

  • 27 Feb, 2020
  • Hadiya
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carbon footprint of flying

More and more people are becoming aware of global warming and the part they are playing in it. This has led to an increased amount of people trying to be more environmentally friendly, in an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint of flying. But there’s no denying that it can be an overwhelming task as there are so many factors to consider, especially when it comes to flying. So we have prepared a helpful guide on what you can do to help. Read More


How Much Will Correcting My Name On My Ticket Cost Me?

  • 14 Jun, 2019
  • Franki Napolitano
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Correcting my name on a flight ticket: How much is a name correction?

“If you don’t like your name that much, you should change it by deed poll. It’s much cheaper than changing your airline ticket!”

This was actually said to me when checking in at a Ryanair desk before a trip to Spain. My friend who booked the tickets did so in my name Franki, but my passport shows my full name, Francesca. Cue a ‘confused’ clerk when asking me if Franki and Francesca were two different people… Read More


Travelling after Brexit: How will things change for the UK?

  • 26 Feb, 2019
  • Franki Napolitano
  • 5 Comments

travelling after Brexit

Well, it happened. We actually left with a deal! So what are the new rules that we need to abide by? Can you use your old passport? Do we need a visa to enter the EU now? Well, these are all the questions we’ll be answering below!
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