Articles for Transit Passengers

Will easyJet pay the extra cost of my journey home?
3 months, 1 week ago

Will easyJet pay the extra cost of my journey home?

The Independent  

Q My easyJet flight from Krakow to Gatwick was delayed by 2h30m. open image in gallery While transit passengers may only purchase a coffee at Heathrow, they bring a key benefit to UK travellers Q I have seen your extensive coverage of the electronic travel authorisation and in particular the calculation that 4 million transit passengers could forsake London Heathrow. …

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Heathrow airport could lose 4 million passengers a year due to new £10 ETA charge
3 months, 1 week ago

Heathrow airport could lose 4 million passengers a year due to new £10 ETA charge

The Independent  

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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: What is the new ETA visa-free entry system and what effect will it have?
3 months, 1 week ago

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: What is the new ETA visa-free entry system and what effect will it have?

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 The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme will apply to the vast majority of overseas arrivals …

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Gold rush: Ground staff join transit passengers in gaming the system
6 months, 1 week ago

Gold rush: Ground staff join transit passengers in gaming the system

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Gold smuggling rackets involving a nexus between passengers transiting through Chennai, especially those who are Singapore or Colombo-bound, and the city airport’s staff have been identified by Customs officials as a ‘menace impacting the economic security of India.’ According to sources, the agency has sought the support of Airports Authority of India and all airlines to help curb this …

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Airport urges ministers to drop e-visa for transit passengers as numbers drop
8 months, 1 week ago

Airport urges ministers to drop e-visa for transit passengers as numbers drop

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 Forcing airline transit passengers to join a scheme that makes visitors to the UK pay a …

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