A normally routine Monday morning flight from Gatwick to Glasgow became an important milestone for the UK aviation industry. The 7am flight out of London, 15 June, will be remembered as the moment when Anglo-Scottish flights flickered back to life after an 11-week layoff. The 51 masked passengers, scattered aboard the 186-seat A320 Airbus, may […]
Travel
How will the travel quarantine rules work?
From 8 June all those arriving from overseas into the UK, including returning British residents, will be required to self-isolate for 14 days. The quarantine will apply to anyone arriving into the UK by plane, train or ferry. It will be reviewed by the government every three weeks. The first review will be on 28 June. […]
What to expect when you book a hotel after the lockdown
Staying at a hotel will not be the same again, not for any time soon. Hoteliers across the globe are assessing how they will manage reopening – specifically how they and their guests comply with physical distancing in the workplace. Stephen Gow, general manager of The Chester Hotel Aberdeen and The Chester Residence in Edinburgh […]
Forget the Algarve, the best bet this year is Ayr, or the garden lounger
As I See It: Terry Murden Holidays we never had. It’s bound to be a talking point for families in the years to come as they sit at home this bank holiday weekend watching repeats of Columbo and Antiques Road Trip when they were supposed to be soaking up the Florida sun. It’s sod’s law […]
Short stay: Ibis Styles Glasgow West
Hotel review: Paul Kiddie When competition is strong, it’s important to do something a little different to stand out from the crowd. For businesses, a unique selling point is key if it is to prove attractive to potential customers; something to make it noticed. This is especially true in Scotland’s increasingly fierce hotel accommodation market. […]