UK holidaymakers face summer chaos as travel operator cancels bookings

Chaos is expected for holidaymakers after a major airline cancelled hundreds of flights to and from the UK.

Edinburgh Airport was hit by pandemonium on Saturday, June 29, as holidaymakers were engulfed in massive queues, with some travellers reporting they had to wait outside the terminal building just to check in for their flights.

Lawyers acting for two people who fell ill in the E.coli outbreak linked to salad leaves - including a girl from the North West - have started legal action against Tesco and Asda for compensation.

A major supplier of holiday hotels has announced that all bookings will be cancelled up to and including 26 July. Youtravel is owned by German company FTI Group, whose tour operator brand FTI Touristik filed for insolvency earlier this month.

UK holidaymakers have been issued a warning about a potentially lethal disease after insects were discovered at two popular Spanish destinations. Tiger mosquitoes have been detected on the islands of Mallorca and Minorca, prompting authorities to deploy helicopters to disperse pesticides in an attempt to eradicate them.

Fans were gutted following the news that Megan Thee Stallion's Glasgow show had been cancelled just one week before she was due to perform, with the venue now speaking out.

Thania Garcia French-born, Spanish-based artist Manu Chao is set to release his next album — and his first since 2007 — on Sept. 20. The upcoming new project, “Viva Tu,” is said to be “inspired by his travels and people’s daily lives,” with songs in Spanish, French, Portuguese and English, with collaborations from Willie Nelson on “Heaven’s Bad Day” and French singer Laeti on “Tu Te Vas.” Chao shared the album’s second single, “São Paulo Motoboy,” just one month after the May release of the title song.

Prince Harry is planning to jet back to the UK as part of a bold move to reconcile with the Royal Family, an insider has claimed. The Duke of Sussex wasn't invited to this year's Trooping the Colour, missed an opportunity to see King Charles during his recent visit in May, and was left off the guest list for the Duke of Westminster's nuptials. And, having watched from the US as sister-in-law Kate Middleton made her long-awaited royal return for the King's birthday, Harry is now reportedly planning to take action.

Prince Harry is reportedly planning a trip to the UK in an attempt to mend fences with the Royal Family, according to a source. This comes after a series of perceived slights towards the Duke of Sussex, including missing out on an invitation to this month's Trooping the Colour, not meeting King Charles during his May visit, and being left off the guest list for the Duke of Westminster's wedding.

As the mercury rises, the holiday season is in full swing and whether you've been planning your break or are making a last-minute trip - you'll need a reliable suitcase.

A facial reconstruction of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has sparked a wave of funny on X (formerly Twitter) posts, with users drawing comparisons between the classical composer and a Coronation Street legend.

Holidaymakers have spotted the police helicopter flying overhead in Tenerife amid the search for a missing British teenager.

UK holidaymakers are being alerted to a Tenerife travel warning as the Canary Islands grapple with drought conditions, raising the risk of severe wildfires.

Brits travelling to Europe have been warned of delays from October when new EU border checks will be implemented. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is set to come into force from October 6 to boost border security.

British holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned of nearly 50 ‘black flag’ beaches across the country. Coastal locations in holiday hotspot Canary Islands feature in the list, along with beaches in Malaga, Barcelona and and the Costa Brava (Girona).

first public appearance in almost six months at Trooping the Colour on Saturday — but it was also the first time her three children had been seen since last Christmas. Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, accompanied the Princess of Wales, 42, in a horse drawn carriage that made its way through London before a scheduled appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Popular holiday destinations in Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures for this time of year. Brits are being warned of blistering conditions in Greece, Turkey and Cyprus as a heatwave spreads across parts of Europe.

Lorraine Kelly showed her patriotic side this week as she shared her hopes for the Scotland side during their UEFA European Football Championship game against Germany tonight (14 June). However, the tartan-clad presenter was met with quite a reception as a crowd of rowdy football fans got involved while she gave a live interview on the match.

Prince Harry and his family are under threat from "far right extremists and terrorists" in the UK, which could garner public sympathy for his security struggles, a Royal commentator has suggested.

Brits should be bracing themselves for a scorching summer as a "mega heatwave" is predicted to send temperatures soaring above 35C in the coming weeks, according to a leading weather forecaster. After a rather lacklustre June, Exacta Weather forecaster James Madden has hinted at brighter skies ahead, stating "current signals are still good" for "a major build of high pressure during next week".This should mean June wraps up with "warm to hot temperatures over a number of days".