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Mumbai Airport’s annual post-monsoon runway maintenance
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will temporarily close its runways on October 17, 2024, from 11 am to 5 pm for its annual post-monsoon maintenance.
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I loved Britain’s fairytale pink castle that inspired the one at Disney World – and even Britney Spears is a fan
IF you think the only place to find a pink castle is inside a Disney theme park, you’d be wrong.
Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland was thought to be the inspiration for Cinderella’s Castle in Florida’s Walt Disney World, and anyone can visit for a picture-perfect princess moment.
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The 17th century structure is located near the town of Alford and is less than an hour away from Aberdeen.
Although the pink shade seems modern, the castle has been that colour since 1826 after a makeover matching the colour of the granite moldings, resulted in the famous ‘Craigievar pink’.
The castle has recently reopened after the ‘Pink Again Project’ that brought the colour back to life and visitors are flocking to get that perfect shot.
Even Britney Spears is a fan as she posted a photo of the castle to her millions of Instagram followers earlier this month.
Being Disney – and Britney – buffs, my daughter and I had to check this one out, dressing up in tulle skirts for the occasion.
Of course, Sabrina wore a Cinderella style dress, and we had fun letting her run across the grounds and got some fantastic snaps of her in front of the striking castle.
Visiting the grounds to get your iconic Instagram snap is free but you might have to wait to avoid the other guests with the same idea.
Visiting early can ensure you get the best spots or the early evening when you get the magical evening glow.
If you want to venture inside, you can also pay for a guided tour.
The iconic tower house is really fun to explore and is among the best preserved and the most loved in Scotland.
It was a family home up until the 1960s so the rooms have a cosy feel to them.
The guided tours take you into all the rooms in the castle’s five floors so you can imagine you’re a real-life Princess locked in a tower.
However, like most castles and fairy tales, it has its darker moments and visitors have reported hearing ghostly moments from some bedrooms so it’s maybe not a bad thing that the tours are guided.
There is also an on-site shop to check out and a woodland trail around the grounds where you might even spot some incredible wildlife.
The castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and members go free.
It’s not the only Disney-like castle in the UK.
Strawberry Hill House, in Twickenham, has been compared to a castle from the Disney films by tourists.
Other amazing castles in the UK
The UK is home to some amazing castles – here are some of the best
Bamburgh Castle
This medieval fortress is built overlooking the stunning Northumberland coast, offering a wonderfully picturesque place to explore some of England’s history.
The castle itself is incredibly well preserved and dates all the way back to the 11th century.
Kenilworth Castle
Brits can find out about sieges and royal scandals at Kenilworth Castle, one of the most famous forts in the country.
The medieval castle has had a fascinating history and was even transformed into an Elizabethan palace.
Today its keep, its Tudor towers and Elizabethan garden are among the sights people can explore.
Dover Castle
This fort rises high above the famous white cliffs, providing another stunning sight for visitors.
Another 11th Century build, constructed soon after 1066, it has been the site of some historically important moments, including the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Allied troops from the beach of Dunkirk.
Among its top features are its Great Tower, with a recreated medieval interior, which people can climb to the top of and enjoy the surrounding views.
The Sun’s Richard Moriarty, recently visited Balmoral Castle and nearly bumped into royalty.
And our Travel Reporter Hope Brotherton went to the UK’s ‘best’ castle – here’s what she thought.
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A REGIONAL UK airport has been named one of the best in the world at an award ceremony in Bahrain.
Newcastle International Airport was crowned the ‘Overall Winner’ at the Routes World Awards 2024.
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The northeastern English airport also retained its title of ‘Airport of the Year‘ in the under 5 million passengers category for the second year running.
From Newcastle International Airport, 16 airlines serve 80 destinations, with onward connections to over 325 locations.
Over the last year, the English airport has added several new routes, with its route development strategy focusing on sustainable growth.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, four new airlines have started operating from the airport with 41 new routes also being added to its line-up.
Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle International Airport, Leon McQuaid, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have won this prestigious Routes World award.
“A big thank you to all our airline partners for nominating us; this is incredible recognition for everyone working at Newcastle Airport.
“We truly appreciate the support of our airline partners, who continue to invest in the Newcastle market and provide vital connectivity for the northeast England region.”
Just last week, Newcastle International Airport was named the best airport in the UK and Ireland at the 2024 Travel Industry Awards.
The awards, which were organised by the national trade magazine Travel Trade Gazette (TTG), are voted for by travel and tourism experts.
Newcastle was recognised for its exceptional customer service, operational excellence and commitment to a fairer travel industry.
New routes from Newcastle Airport
Despite its small size, Newcastle International Airport continues to welcome new routes to Brit-loved destinations.
Sun Express, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish airlines, is set to start launch a new service from Newcastle to Dalaman, Turkey.
The twice-weekly route to Dalaman will start operating from May 4, 2025, with additional flights to Antalya also being added onto the airport’s roster.
Chris Ion, aviation development manager at Newcastle Airport, previously said that the airport had seen a “fantastic response” since SunExpress launched flights to Turkey from Newcastle airport, and that they are delighted that services will expand further in 2025.
Tour operator Jet2 has also added another route from Newcastle International Airport to its summer 2026 programme.
Flights from Newcastle to Preveza, Greece, will begin operating on May 26, 2026.
One-way fares from Newcastle International Airport to Preveza will start from £95 per person, with fares shooting up in the school summer holidays.
Located south of Corfu, Preveza is home to Monolithi Beach, the longest beach in Europe.
Ryanair is also launching another new route from Newcastle Airport, following on from the success of other services.
Full list of the Routes World Awards 2024 winners
- Under 5 Million passengers – Newcastle International Airport
- 5-10 Million passengers – Edmonton International Airport
- 10-20 Million passengers– Prague Airport
- Over 20 Million passengers – Singapore Changi Airport
- Destination – Deputy Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Cyprus
- Airline – British Airways
- Rising Star – Michael Garko, Senior Network & Scheduling Analyst, Sun Country Airlines
- Individual Leadership – Jay L Lingeswara, Vice President, Commercial, VietJet Air
- Overall Winner – Newcastle International Airport.
A Ryanair route to Marrakech will launch in October, in time for the winter season.
Earlier this year, Jet2 also added five extra routes from Newcastle.
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