Daily Express :: Flights Feedhttps://www.express.co.ukSimply The Best 7 Days A Weeken-gbhttps://www.express.co.ukhttps://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/logorss.gifDaily ExpressTue, 07 Apr 2026 23:28:48 +0100http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssCakePHPnews@express.co.uknews@express.co.uk<![CDATA[Brits hit with new £102 holiday charge from Wednesday, April 8]]>

Higher costs to go on holiday abroad take effect from April 8.

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Costs for flying economy to popular European holiday destinations have increased from April.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:16:00 +0100UKFlights, Taxes, Economy, Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, Europe, Air Passenger Duty, Economy flights, UK holiday destinations, Tax increase<![CDATA[Swiss flight from Heathrow forced to declare mid-air emergency over Belgium]]>

Pilots were forced to transmit a Squawk 7700 code.

]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:48:00 +0100WorldFlights, Airports, Heathrow Airport, Emergency News, Aircraft, Brussels, Swiss International Air Lines, mid-air emergency, Airbus A320neo, Brussels Airport<![CDATA[EasyJet flight forced to abort landing moments before touchdown at major airport]]>

The smoke on the runway was reportedly caused by a wedding celebration.

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Fuel shortages could lead to flight cancellations this summer as the war in Iran continues to rage on.

]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0100Travel NewsSimon Calder, Oil, Flights, Strait of Hormuz, Global oil shortage, Airline cancellations<![CDATA[Picture-perfect Portuguese fishing village with £14 flights in April]]>

If a spring getaway is calling your name, a cheap and certainly cheerful trip to this hidden gem in Portugal may be the answer

]]>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:55:00 +0100UKRestaurants, Flights, Beach, Algarve, Portugal, Portugal holidays, Ferragudo, Cheap flights, Beaches<![CDATA[Major airline slashes price of fares by 50% in time for summer]]>

The airline is hoping to keep up with other flight providers.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0100Travel NewsMiddle East, Flights, Emirates, Etihad, Flight discounts, UK travel, Middle East conflict<![CDATA[Two 'new' destinations coming to major UK airline later this year]]>

One airline has announced extra capacity following the Middle East conflict

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0100Travel NewsBritish Airways, Flights, Melbourne flights, Colombo flights, Middle Eastern conflict impact<![CDATA[TAP Air Portugal flight forced to return to Gatwick Airport after 'fire in overhead bin']]>

The aircraft U-turned just 14 minutes after take-off.

]]>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:44:00 +0100WorldGatwick Airport, Flights<![CDATA[Every banned hand luggage item on TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2]]>

Airlines have strict rules on items that passengers can and cannot take in their carry-on bags.

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