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Finnair to offer largest ever US schedules for summer 2025
The carrier will increase flights to Chicago, Dallas, LA and Seattle, and will also add frequencies to Asian destinations including Osaka, Nagoya and Shanghai
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Airline launches two new flights from UK to holiday hotspot with £2 Michelin meals
GULF Air is launching flights from two airports in the UK to Singapore, aiming to offer passengers competitive prices.
The Bahrain flag carrier will operate two new routes from London Heathrow and Manchester Airport to Singapore, with services stopping in Bahrain en route.
Flights from London Heathrow will start operating next week on October 27, 2024.
The services will depart from the London airport at 9.30am, arriving in Singapore at 12.30pm the following day.
Flights will stopover in Bahrain, with stops lasting just under five hours according to the airline’s website.
Return services will then leave Singapore at 8.25pm before touching back down in the UK at 6.35am the following morning, with flights again stopping in Bahrain for several hours.
Economy class tickets start from £541 per person, with prices jumping up to £2,028 for seats in the Falcon Gold Class cabin.
Meanwhile, flights from Manchester Airport will depart at 10.25am, arriving in Singapore at 12.30pm the following day.
Stopovers in Bahrain will take just under four hours.
Return flights will then leave Singapore at 8.25pm, arriving back in the UK at 6.35am the next day, including a two-hour stopover.
Economy class tickets start from £556, with prices jumping up to £2,033 in the Falcon Gold Class Cabin.
The route will be operated by a Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Joanna Patterson, Director of Sales for Gulf Air, said, “UK travellers now have a great-value, easy option for accessing Singapore, via our Bahrain hub.
“This new daily route expands our commitment to the Southeast Asian market and is a key step in our global network expansion strategy.
“Singapore is a vibrant hub for business and tourism, and we’re thrilled to offer UK travellers greater access to this renowned destination.”
Singapore is a bucket list destination in its own right thanks to its £2 Michelin meals and famous Formula One circuit.
While the next Formula One race won’t be taking place until next year, there are still plenty of reasons to visit the country, including the Gardens by the Bay, which is famed for its display of flora and fauna.
It is home to ever-changing displays at the Flower Dome — a towering indoor waterfall at The Cloud Forest — as well as the 160ft vertical gardens at Supertree Grove.
Other attractions include taking a tour of famous graffiti artworks by Singapore’s answer to Banksy, Yip Yew Chong, who creates enormous, hand-painted murals inspired by the daily lives of Singaporeans.
The good news is, the city centre has some of the cheapest Michelin-starred meals on the planet.
At the Chinatown Complex Market is Liao Fan Hawker Chan, the world’s first Hawker stall to win the coveted star, serves Michelin Star dishes for £2.
Other new airline routes
HERE are some of the new airline routes launching across the UK.
- The no-frills airline has added a new winter service from Belfast International Airport to Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Ryanair has launched four other new routes from London Stansted to Dubrovnik, Linz, Reggio and Sarajevo.
- Back in April, Ryanair launched its first flights from Cardiff, flying to both Tenerife and Alicante in Spain.
- Also in April, Ryanair’s first routes from Norwich Airport launched to Alicante, Faro and Malta.
- Other new Ryanair routes include Newcastle to Marrakech in October, in time for the winter season.
- Another new Morocco route from the budget airline is from Manchester to Tangier, which was named the best value flight destination.
Ryanair recently launched a route from Newcastle to Marrakech.
Earlier this year, Jet2 confirmed that a new route will operate between Manchester Airport and Porto.
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Inside surprising seaside hotel that’s now the UK’s best – with theme park views and free park tickets
THE Boulevard Hotel in Blackpool was named the best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in the UK at an awards show in Northern Ireland.
It beat the likes of The Ritz Hotel in London, The Caledonian in Edinburgh and The Chelsea Harbour Hotel & Spa to the top spot.
The Blackpool-based hotel scooped two other awards, including being named the Best Luxury Hotel in Northern Europe for the second year running and having the Best General Manager in Northern Europe.
Each of the nominations were evaluated based on several criteria, including luxury, presentation and guest feedback.
Over 300,000 guests and industry experts then voted on each of the nominations to name the winners.
Located on Blackpool‘s Ocean Boulevard, the aptly-named Boulevard Hotel first opened to the public in 2019.
Guests can book to stay in seven different types of rooms, including 120 Stylish Rooms, eight Junior Suites, two Park View Suites, eight Coastal Suites and family rooms.
Each of the rooms features bespoke artwork, including handmade furniture.
The Park View Suites have views overlooking Pleasure Beach Resort, one of the country’s best-loved seaside attractions.
These suites also have a separate living room, designer toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and a bottle of prosecco on arrival.
Meanwhile, the Coastal Suites have sea views and come equipped with an espresso machine, complimentary wine, luxury linen and Hungarian down duvets.
The £12 million hotel also has a restaurant called Beachside, which has enough space to seat 120 guests.
Afternoon tea is served between 12pm and 4pm every day and costs £29.95 per person, while dishes from the a la carte menu can be ordered from 5pm onwards.
Other facilities at the hotel include a state-of-the-art gym.
Amanda Thompson OBE, CEO of Boulevard Hotel said: “We opened Boulevard with the hope of introducing something rather unique to Blackpool, a truly luxurious hotel.
“Being able to add these awards to the hotel’s roster is a massive achievement – especially officially being Northern Europe’s Best Luxury Hotel for a second year running.
“A huge thanks to Klaus and all of the team who work so hard. And of course, thanks to all of our wonderful guests for voting for us.”
Previous visitors have raved about the hotel, with a 4.5/5 star rating from over 1,000 reviews on TripAdvisor.
One person wrote: “A great hotel stayed with comfortable areas and spacious rooms. We had dinner and breakfast and all were to a high standard.”
Another wonderful stay at this stunning hotel
Another added: “A beautiful modern and clean hotel, with very spacious rooms and lovely comfortable beds.”
A third person wrote: “Another wonderful stay at this stunning hotel.”
Rooms at the Boulevard Hotel start from £85 per night and include free tickets to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort.
The Boulevard Hotel is a one-minute walk from Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, a seaside theme park that has a host of A-list fans.
Tim Burton, who is arguably the town’s biggest fan, first visited Blackpool in 2006 to watch The Killers perform.
The Hollywood Director visited Blackpool last year when he was filming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, boarding the theme park’s haunted ghost train for inspiration.
Other A-listers have been spotted in the northern seaside town, including Robbie Williams and Samuel L Jackson.
There are plenty of free activities in Blackpool too, including taking a selfie outside Blackpool Tower.
Stanley Park is also free to enter, with many activities costing just £1.
The town’s famous Blackpool Illuminations cost £2.4 million to stage, attracting more than 3.5 million visitors to the town every year.
What is it like to stay at the Boulevard Hotel?
THE Sun’s Christina Walker stayed at the Boulevard Hotel when it first opened, here’s what she thought…
During my stay at the Boulevard Hotel, I enjoyed one of their 120 stylish rooms, which boasted stunning views of the coast and was just a stone’s throw from the iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach—you could even see the rollercoasters from the hotel windows!
The spacious Coastal suite was the perfect retreat after a thrilling day at the park and was tastefully designed using British decor and Designers Guild fabrics.
My husband and I welcomed the cozy down duvets and goose feather pillows after a day of sea air and exhilarating rides.
Though we didn’t stay in a family room, I’d happily return having seen the 6ft bunk beds that came with their own TV, lighting, and charging ports.
Despite the 90-seat capacity, the signature restaurant, The Beachside had a romantic ambience, with breathtaking sunset views.
The menu featured nostalgic but elevated seaside classics and all courses were made from locally-sourced ingredients that celebrated the rich flavours of Lancashire.
For starters, I enjoyed crisp morsels of monkfish “scampi”. For my main, I savoured a slow-cooked braised beef cheek, and I couldn’t resist finishing with a sticky toffee apple crumble!
I can see why The Boulevard Hotel has been named the Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in the UK.
Meanwhile, this theme park is the best value in the country and has the shortest queue times.
And this award-winning theme park is opening a new £300m attraction in the UK.
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Brits are ditching summer for their main holidays – and going on October breaks instead
FOUR in 10 holidaymakers are now equally or more likely to have their ‘main’ holiday in October and beyond, rather than the traditional summer period.
A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent would consider switching their ‘main holiday’ to the autumn period.
Whereas 60 per cent are likely to take shorter holidays in the summer and October, rather than one longer trip.
Nearly half (48 per cent) believe holding off until October provides them with better value for their trip – estimating it will save them over £400 per person by travelling a few months later.
And 18 per cent even think they can make their money go further by picking up holiday clothes and essentials in the post-summer sales.
Seven in 10 went on to agree that value for money is the biggest driver when booking a holiday.
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Paul Sokes, from M&S Credit Card, which commissioned the research, said: “Our research has shown a growing trend of holidaymakers opting to get away in October, or later in the year.
“With 36 per cent saying they can still seek out the sun in Europe and further afield later in the year, now is the perfect time to take a trip.
“This not only allows travellers to make the most of the quieter holiday period, but can also unlock significant cost savings.
“With value for money top of mind for many of us when planning a holiday, October getaways can offer an opportunity for savvy travellers to make the most of their holiday budget whilst enjoying their their time away.”
When it comes to these autumnal getaways, sunny breaks in Europe lead the way, followed by a UK-based city break.
As one in five (19 per cent) estimate they will take the chance to go on more trips in October, or later in the year, in the next five years.
When it comes to organising their trips throughout the year, cost of accommodation, what the weather will be like, and cost and availability of flights are the most important factors.
And researching destinations, planning itinerary and booking flights and hotels are the ways in which travellers get excited for their excursions.
In fact, 90 per cent get their children or younger family members involved with holiday decisions and 46 per cent have even let them pick the location of the holiday.
Nearly two in three (64 per cent) have taken this approach because they want them to be more a part of the planning process.
But it’s not just the location young holidaymakers are influencing, with 54 per cent being allowed to pick activities, and 40 per cent selecting what sights to see.
The average age children, or younger travellers, begin having a say in holiday planning is nine.
Paul Stokes added: “Planning a holiday is increasingly becoming a family affair, as younger travellers are getting more involved in the decision making process.
“Involving younger family members and travellers not only teaches them decision making and budgeting skills, but also helps build excitement for the trip ahead.
“This collaborative approach can also make for a more enjoyable family experience, making memories everyone will remember.”
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Premier Inn to open hotel close to Leeds rail station
An office building in the city’s South Bank area is set to be converted into a 120-room Premier Inn property
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Major airport forced to cancel all departures – affecting flights for hundreds of Brits
A MAJOR airport has been forced to cancel all departing flights today.
Brussels South Charleroi confirmed the cancellations due to ongoing strike action, affecting around 16,000 passengers.
While arrivals will be unaffected, all departing flights will no longer go ahead.
Ryanair is one of the major airlines to use the airport, and has said passengers will be rerouted or refunded.
Hundreds of Brits are expected to be caught up in the strike with the following departures cancelled today:
- FR5328 12:30pm to Manchester
- FR7323 2:35pm to Edinburgh
- FR3223 6:25pm to Manchester
- FR3239 8:55pm to Manchester
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A statement on their website said: “Due to another security staff strike at Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) Airport, we have been forced to cancel a number of flights departing this airport on Tues 22 Oct.
“Flights arriving in Brussels South Charleroi are unaffected by the strike and will operate as scheduled.
“Passengers affected by these cancellations have been notified of their options of reroute or refund via email.”
They apologised for the inconvenience that was “out of their control”.
Flights departing the UK from Edinburgh and Manchester for the airport are expected to still go ahead.
Other airlines that fly to the airport include Wizz Air and Pegasus although UK passengers will not be affected by these cancellations.
Some of these flights are instead being diverted to Brussels Airport, around 45 miles away.
Brussels Charleroi said on their website: “Passengers scheduled to depart on this day will be contacted by their respective airlines within the next few hours to either rebook their flights or request a refund.”
Normal operations are hoping to go ahead as planned from tomorrow.
The strike, conducted by the airport’s security staff, is the third strike in the last two months.
The walkout is due to requests to improve staff working conditions.
It’s not the only flight cancellations that have affected Brits in recent weeks.
Flight compensation rules
A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you’re flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven’t used yet.
So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline doesn’t have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other ‘extraordinary circumstances’ are not eligible for compensation.
Some airlines may stretch the definition of “extraordinary circumstances” but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can’t claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you.
Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is cancelled entirely, you’re unlikely to be covered by your insurance.
Last Saturday, dozens of flights were cancelled in the UK due to Storm Ashley, affecting airports such as Leeds and Belfast.
And earlier this month, all flights to and from Florida were cancelled due to Hurricane Milton.
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