Christmas 2025 travel disruption: Full list of UK delays
Planning a festive getaway? Check our essential guide to Christmas and New Year travel disruptions across UK railways, London Tube, and major airports like Luton and Heathrow.
Planning a festive getaway? Check our essential guide to Christmas and New Year travel disruptions across UK railways, London Tube, and major airports like Luton and Heathrow.
The UK's Christmas getaway faces major disruption with 15 million car journeys and severe delays at airports like Heathrow and Gatwick. Plan ahead for the festive rush.
National Express boosts UK festive travel with 40,000+ extra seats and a new overnight Glasgow to London coach service. Book now for affordable, reliable Christmas journeys.
The Guardian invites UK travellers to share their favourite lesser-known European beach for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. Tom Hall of Lonely Planet will judge. Enter by 5 January 2026.
Londoners awoke to a rare pink fog on December 17, a stunning spectacle caused by light scattering. The Met Office warns of dense fog disrupting travel. See photos and the science behind it.
We tested a whirlwind day trip to Finnish Lapland with Canterbury Travel. Was the 4am alarm and Arctic cold worth the magic? Read our honest family review and see the costs for 2026.
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
President Trump signs a new proclamation imposing full entry restrictions on nationals from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Discover the latest US immigration policy changes.
A 10-hour yellow fog warning has been issued for parts of London, affecting travel from midnight to 10am on Wednesday. Check if your area is impacted.
Separated parents face a festive travel headache. Legal expert reveals the essential documents needed to prevent your child being turned away at the airport this Christmas. Act now to check your paperwork.
Discover the top travel trends for 2026 from British Airways Holidays' report. From brain-boosting 'neurosurfing' to social media-free escapes and vintage shopping trips, find out where and how Brits will holiday next year.
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reveals plans to significantly expand the Trump administration's travel ban. Get the latest on this major immigration policy shift and its global implications.
Londoners face severe travel disruption this festive weekend as three Underground lines face closures and multiple TfL services are hit. Plan your journey now.
Interrail slashes prices by 25% on global passes for 2025 travel. Sale ends December 17. Includes Eurostar discounts from London and deals for under-28s.
Tested: The new Twiliner 'business-class' sleeper bus connecting Amsterdam and Zurich. We review the comfort, sustainability and experience of this innovative overnight transport alternative.
Plan your weekend travel in London with our guide to major Tube and train closures affecting the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines from December 5-7, 2025.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
TikTok's 2026 travel trends reveal a surge for lesser-known European escapes. The microstate of Liechtenstein, with no airport and pure fairy-tale charm, leads the list. Discover why slow travel is steering Brits to this Alpine gem.
A well-travelled flight attendant shares her five must-visit, budget-friendly destinations for 2026, from the Balkans to Central America. Get inspired for your next getaway.
Cyclone Ditwah has killed over 400 in Sri Lanka's worst floods in 20 years. The UK Foreign Office updates travel advice. Here's what British tourists need to know.
Loveholidays launches its biggest ever Cyber Monday travel sale with package deals from £21pppn and deposits of just £19. Discover winter sun escapes to Turkey, Portugal, Thailand and more before the December 2 deadline.
UK travel companies report surge in solo female travellers, with older women embracing independence. Discover inspiring stories and the trends driving this movement.
Discover how eligible Londoners can get a TfL Freedom Pass for unlimited free travel on the Underground, buses, and more. Check if you qualify for this golden ticket.
Loveholidays' massive Black Friday sale offers up to £550 off package holidays. Use code BFEXTRA for an extra £200 discount. Book your winter sun or summer getaway now!
The Met Office has issued an 18-hour yellow warning for heavy rain and strong winds in London this Saturday, with up to 50mm of rain forecast. Plan your travel now.
Transport for London warns of major disruption as the entire Lioness line between Euston and Watford Junction shuts for maintenance. Plan your journey with rail replacement buses and alternative Tube routes.
Transport for London's TfL Go app now offers real-time disruption alerts and live arrivals for Tube, bus, and rail services across the capital. Stay informed and plan your journey better.