Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Around 29.3 million Christmas journeys will take place between Wednesday and 24 December, the RAC has estimated, with nearly half taking place on the pre-Christmas weekend alone. RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Our research suggests that with Christmas falling on a Wednesday this year, many drivers will be squeezing in their getaway trips right up until the big day itself. For more Christmas travel advice, visit The Independent’s complete travel guide by expert Simon Calder

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Massive holiday travel surge in US: See why 2024 is breaking all previous records
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Massive holiday travel surge in US: See why 2024 is breaking all previous records

Live Mint  

The American Automobile Association forecasts a record-breaking 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more during the year-end holiday period, spanning from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1 in the United States. Air travel hits new high AAA predicts air travel will reach a historic peak this holiday season, with 7.85 million passengers expected to fly. Other modes …

66 MILLION road journeys to cause Christmas chaos as bad weather and heavy traffic combine to create 'perfect storm', warns AA
2 weeks, 4 days ago

66 MILLION road journeys to cause Christmas chaos as bad weather and heavy traffic combine to create 'perfect storm', warns AA

Daily Mail  

Millions of travellers are facing more major disruption today as bad weather and heavy traffic combine to create a ‘perfect storm’ on the transport network ahead of Christmas. A Met Office spokesman said: ‘Dangerous coastal conditions can be expected too, with large waves an additional hazard, especially with respect to causeways.’ Long delays at the Port of Dover saw holidaymakers …

Xmas rail chaos, thanks to Labour pay surrender: Drivers don't need overtime after they got big lump sum, minister admits
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Xmas rail chaos, thanks to Labour pay surrender: Drivers don't need overtime after they got big lump sum, minister admits

Daily Mail  

Christmas chaos on the railways is being fuelled by Labour's bumper pay rises, the Transport Secretary has admitted. Heidi Alexander said the hefty sums handed out, with no concessions or reforms, meant many drivers were putting their feet up, rather than taking on the overtime needed to keep the network running. Anticipated disruption on the railways is expected to put …

Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC
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Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Around 29.3 million Christmas journeys will take place between Wednesday and 24 December, the RAC has estimated, with nearly half …

Simon Calder’s pick of last-minute Christmas and winter travel bargains
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Simon Calder’s pick of last-minute Christmas and winter travel bargains

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All of these prices are per person based on two sharing, and – with the exception of the Glasgow adventure …

Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC
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Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Drivers have been warned which major routes to avoid this …

10 things travellers should remember at Christmas
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10 things travellers should remember at Christmas

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 1 Airport security takes much longer, so allow plenty of time Fellow passengers tend to have coats, hats and scarves …

More than 40 per cent of people will book an overseas holiday before Christmas
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More than 40 per cent of people will book an overseas holiday before Christmas

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A poll of 2,301 UK adults commissioned by travel protection scheme Atol indicated the average spend per trip is expected …

Christmas Eve Train strikes latest updates: Christmas travel disruption as RAC tells drivers ‘avoid roads until 7pm’
2 years ago

Christmas Eve Train strikes latest updates: Christmas travel disruption as RAC tells drivers ‘avoid roads until 7pm’

The Independent  

✕ Close Passengers expected to face ‘two hour queues’ at Gatwick amid strikes, says airport boss Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy …

Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions in the run up to the big Christmas getaway
2 years ago

Ask Me Anything: Simon Calder to answer your travel questions in the run up to the big Christmas getaway

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The big Christmas getaway approaches, along with the busiest travel day of the festive period. Thousands …

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots
2 years ago

Drivers warned over Christmas getaway traffic hotspots

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The busiest days for getaway travel will be December 23 and Christmas Eve – which will both see nearly 17 …

Travel in 2022: What does the rest of the year hold in store?
2 years, 8 months ago

Travel in 2022: What does the rest of the year hold in store?

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As we look forward to potential travel from the UK beyond Easter, The Independent’s resident experts will be on hand …

Summer holiday roads gridlock predicted by RAC
3 years, 5 months ago

Summer holiday roads gridlock predicted by RAC

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Motorists have been warned of a “perfect storm” on the UK’s roads over the next few …

Christmas travel: Widespread disruption on the railways with dozens of cancellations before festive break
5 years ago

Christmas travel: Widespread disruption on the railways with dozens of cancellations before festive break

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As Britain’s rail network prepares for its annual Christmas shut down, travellers across the UK and …

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