September has been a huge month for travel. Here’s our picks of the biggest travel news you need to know about.
- Singapore Airlines set to unveil “World’s longest flight”
Singapore airlines have been in deep preparation for the launch of their new world record length flight. Their new Airbus A350-900 will be flying between Singapore and Newark Liberty International Airport which will take a whopping 18 hours 45 minutes. More Info
Our take: That is a long flight, how would you deal with being on a plane for that long? I think I’d struggle without a break.
- Southend Airport set to play host to Ryanair from next Spring
Southend Airport has been seeing nothing but growth lately. Passenger numbers rose by 37% this year alone. That number is set to keep increasing Ryanair flights set to start departing from the airport next Spring. More Info
Our take: More passengers can only mean good things for Southend airport and the option of a budget airline for passengers can’t be a bad thing, surely?
- UK drivers may require international driving permit to drive in the EU after a no-deal Brexit
Unsurprisingly, it has come to light that standard English driving licenses may no longer be valid as they are if the UK was to leave Europe with no-deal. This would require drivers obtain an international driving permit should they wish to drive on the continent. More Info
Our take: This isn’t really a huge surprise and while it’s not ideal, it’s not the end of the world. International driving permits are only £5.50.
- Worst airlines for severe delays revealed
Over 1.3 million passengers experienced delays of at least 3 hours from UK airports last year. This amounts to more than 13,000 flights, a staggering number, but who’s to blame? Well according to Which?, it’s these airlines: More Info
Long Haul Delays:
- Noweigan – 2.4% of long haul flights delayed
- Thomas Cook – 1.8% of long haul flights delayed
- TUI – 1.6% of long haul flights delayed
Medium Haul Delays:
- Thomas Cook – 1.2% of medium haul flights delayed
- TUI – 1.1% of medium haul flights delayed
- Saudi Arabia Airlines – 1% of medium haul flights delayed
Short Haul Delays:
- Icelandair – 1.7% of short haul flights delayed
- Aurigny Air – 1.6% of short haul flights delayed
- TUI – 1.4% of short haul flights delayed
