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Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Airline with UK flights increases free hand luggage allowance in rare move
Plus, five great hacks to master hand luggage packing and save serious cash on plane tickets TAKE OFF Airline with UK flights increases free hand luggage allowance in rare move Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN airline with flights to and from the UK has increased its cabin luggage allowance to what is being dubbed as "class-leading" dimensions. Aurigny - Guernsey's airline - has increased its baggage allowance from 55cm x 36cm x 20cm to 55cm x 40cm x23cm, which Aurigny has said is about 22 per cent more space than its nearest competitor. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A British airline has increased its cabin luggage allowance to what is being dubbed as "class-leading" dimensions Credit: Alamy 3 Aurigny - Guernsey's airline - has increased its baggage allowance from 55x36x20cm to 55x40x23cm Credit: Alamy Travellers are allowed to bring one small personal item, such as a laptop bag or handbag, as well. This takes the total combined weight of carry-on baggage to 10kg. Aurigny Airlines - which connects the Channel Islands - introduced the change following customer feedback. The new size restrictions are for flights from Guernsey to the UK and Europe and are included in an entry fare. According to the BBC, head of ground operations and deputy chief operating officer at Aurigny, Dave Cox, said: "We're proud to offer a class-leading cabin baggage allowance at a time when many other airlines are becoming increasingly restrictive and under the spotlight for this issue. "We understand that people's personal items and belongings matter. "Whether it's a laptop, medication, or just the things that make you feel at home, you shouldn't have to fight for space to bring them." In comparison, easyJet allows a free small bag measuring 45cm x 36cm x 20cm and passengers can then purchase a cabin bag that can measure up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Then for Ryanair, passengers can have a free small bag measuring 40cm x 20cm x 25cm and can also purchase a cabin bag, which can measure up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. Aurigny's main competitors, which include Loganair, Eastern Airways, Blue Islands and Aer Lingus, all offer less baggage allowance. I tested the viral £17.99 Amazon underseat cabin bag to see how many outfits I could fit in Loganair offers a six-kilogram cabin bag and a handbag, Both Aer Lingus and Eastern Airways offer just a cabin bag up to seven kilograms. And then, Blue Islands offers just a cabin bag too, but up to 10kg. Ryanair is also set to make a huge change to free hand-luggage allowances this month. The budget carrier currently allows travellers to have a free bag measuring 40cm x 25cm x 20cm into the cabin. But now, new rules will change this to 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. The new rules are expected to be rolled out later this month. Plus, five great hacks to master hand luggage packing and save serious cash on plane tickets.
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Airline with UK flights increases free hand luggage allowance in rare move
AN airline with flights to and from the UK has increased its cabin luggage allowance to what is being dubbed as "class-leading" dimensions. Aurigny - Guernsey's airline - has increased its baggage allowance from 55cm x 36cm x 20cm to 55cm x 40cm x23cm, which Aurigny has said is about 22 per cent more space than its nearest competitor. 3 3 Travellers are allowed to bring one small personal item, such as a laptop bag or handbag, as well. This takes the total combined weight of carry-on baggage to 10kg. Aurigny Airlines - which connects the Channel Islands - introduced the change following customer feedback. The new size restrictions are for flights from Guernsey to the UK and Europe and are included in an entry fare. According to the BBC, head of ground operations and deputy chief operating officer at Aurigny, Dave Cox, said: "We're proud to offer a class-leading cabin baggage allowance at a time when many other airlines are becoming increasingly restrictive and under the spotlight for this issue. "We understand that people's personal items and belongings matter. "Whether it's a laptop, medication, or just the things that make you feel at home, you shouldn't have to fight for space to bring them." In comparison, easyJet allows a free small bag measuring 45cm x 36cm x 20cm and passengers can then purchase a cabin bag that can measure up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm. Then for Ryanair, passengers can have a free small bag measuring 40cm x 20cm x 25cm and can also purchase a cabin bag, which can measure up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm. Aurigny's main competitors, which include Loganair, Eastern Airways, Blue Islands and Aer Lingus, all offer less baggage allowance. I tested the viral £17.99 Amazon underseat cabin bag to see how many outfits I could fit in Loganair offers a six-kilogram cabin bag and a handbag, Both Aer Lingus and Eastern Airways offer just a cabin bag up to seven kilograms. And then, Blue Islands offers just a cabin bag too, but up to 10kg. The budget carrier currently allows travellers to have a free bag measuring 40cm x 25cm x 20cm into the cabin. But now, new rules will change this to 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. The new rules are expected to be rolled out later this month. Plus, five great hacks to master hand luggage packing and save serious cash on plane tickets. 3
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Guernsey airline Aurigny begins 'class-leading' baggage allowance
Guernsey's airline, Aurigny, has increased its cabin baggage allowance to what it described as "class-leading" dimensions. The cabin baggage allowance has increased from 55 × 36 × 20cm to 55 × 40 × 23cm, which Aurigny said was about 22% more space than its nearest competitor. Passengers can also bring one small personal item as standard, such as a laptop bag or handbag, taking the total combined weight of carry-on baggage up to said the changes were part of its "commitment to enhancing the customer experience and responding to customer feedback". The changes only cover allowances on flights from Guernsey to the UK and Europe and not flights between the Channel Islands or Alderney. Head of ground operations and deputy chief operating officer at Aurigny, Dave Cox, said: "We're proud to offer a class-leading cabin baggage allowance at a time when many other airlines are becoming increasingly restrictive and under the spotlight for this issue."We understand that people's personal items and belongings matter. "Whether it's a laptop, medication, or just the things that make you feel at home, you shouldn't have to fight for space to bring them. "At Aurigny, we're proud to be making it easier for customers to travel with confidence and comfort."
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Old Town Arts Festival returns: Here's all the events you shouldn't miss
One of Swindon's biggest festivals, which made its comeback last year, is preparing to hit the streets again with over 30 events. The Old Town Arts Festival had been a key event on Swindon's calendar for more than 24 years, but it was put on hold in 2020 when the world entered a global pandemic. After making a successful comeback in 2024, the festival is now preparing to return to town from Saturday, June 1, 2025, for a whole week of free or cheap family events. The festival will kick off at the start of June with a family fun day in Town Gardens offering food, drink, live music, workshops, market stalls and more. Celebrations will then continue throughout the week with a variety of fringe events, all centred around the arts, before concluding on June 8 with a street party for all on Wood Street. Wood Street celebrations were a hit with locals in 2024 (Image: Newsquest) "In 2025, we would like the festival to be a wider platform for local talent, artists, organisations and provide a bigger opportunity for the community to be engaged in the festival through workshops, events, and sessions," said a spokesperson for the Old Town association. "A variety of locations and activities will be on offer, whilst honouring the spirit and essence of what the festival was all about - bringing Old Town together." Here's the full schedule and location of the 2025 festival events, which you won't want to miss. The festival has something for all ages (Image: Dave Cox) Saturday, June 1 Family Fun Day - 12pm to 5pm in Town Gardens. Expect food and drink, live music, workshops and makers markets. Swindon Brass Band concert - 3pm in Queens Park. Free to enter. Old Railway Path Guided Walk - 3pm to 5.30pm, leaving from The Wheatsheaf. This is a 3.4 mile walk, costing £2 which will be donated to Prospect Hospice. Comedy at the Bowl - 7pm at Town Gardens Bowl. Tickets cost £11. Sunday, June 2 The Fender Stratocaster Music Talk by Jamie Stapleton - 8pm at The Tuppenny pub. Free to attend. Monday, June 3 Make and Cake - 7-9pm at Artsite on Theatre Square. Tickets are £15 on the door. Jazz Night - 8pm at the Royal Oak in Old Town. The session will be led by award winning musician Dennis Rollins MBE and is free to attend. Tuesday, June 4 Brush and Bloom - 11.30am to 1.30pm in Old Town Library. This is guided acrylic painting session which is free to attend, but you must book online. Organ Recital - 1pm at Christ Church. Free to attend. Steamrollers 5k social run - A free running event leaving at 6.15pm from Tap & Brew pub. Sarah McQuaid - Live music at Swindon Arts Centre, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £16. Wednesday, June 5 Upcycled Arts and Crafts - A free drop-in creative session of little ones at Old Town Library from 11am to 1pm. Online Safety Talk - 3pm at The Kings Arms. Free to attend. Sofa Screening of 'Captain Fantastic' - 7pm at Create Studios. Tickets cost £5. Sonny's Quiz - 7pm at Sonny's. A £2 donation is encouraged. Thursday, June 6 Story and Rhyme Time - A stay and play session for babies and toddlers, being held from 11am to 12pm at Old Town Library. Free to attend. Embroidery Club (Jane Austin edition) - 1pm to 3pm at Old Town Library. Tickets cost £5 and include materials and refreshments. Meet the authors at Bert's Books - 4pm at Bert's Books with author Alexandra Strick and illustrator Steve Antony. Free to attend. Harry Apps in Concert - Swindon-born West End star Harry Apps will return home for one night only for an evening of musical theatre favourites. 7.30pm at Swindon Arts Centre. Tickets cost between £16.50 - £19.50. Friday, June 7 Story Explorers with Kate Claxton - A free storytime and crafts event. 10am to 12pm at Old Town Library. Christ Churst Eco Fair - 12pm to 4pm at Christ Church. A free family friendly event showcasing local environment-focused groups. Art workshops with Let's Create - Workshops at several times across Friday and Saturday, starting from £3. Anytime Fitness open weekend - A free drop in event from 1pm to 4pm on Friday and Saturday. Guided gym tours, free passes and a chance to win spin-the-wheel prize games. Honeybee and Flower Art Workshop - A guided acrylic workshop from 2pm to 4pm at The King's Arms. Tickets cost £12 and the age limit is 12+. Family Fun Dance - 3pm at Equippers in Swindon. No experience necessary, just easy-to-follow routines and upbeat music. Photography Exhibition Preview - 7pm to 9.30pm at Oink Gallery on Victoria Road. The exhibition will run until June 14. Roxy Magic - Live music at Swindon Arts Centre from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £23. Saturday, June 8 Park Yoga - A free outdoor yoga session in Town Gardens (note: not the usual Queens Park location) from 9.30am to 10.30am. Brush and Bloom - A free guided acrylic session for adults. 11am to 1pm at No 4 Studios. Music For Miniatures - Under-the-sea themed music session for pre-schoolers. 11am at Town Gardens Bowl. Town Gardens Heritage Tours - 45 minute tours leaving at 1pm and 6pm from Town Gardens. £2 for adults, under 16s go free. Cirencester Band Live in the Park - 3pm at the Town Gardens Bandstand. Free to attend. Pete Allen Jazz Night - Live music at the Swindon Arts Centre from 7.30pm. Tickets cost £21.50. Wood Street Party - Live music, stalls, art sessions and more on Wood Street. Free to attend.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Problem underpass and cycle path STILL flooding after complaints
A cycle path and underpass flooded again after Storm Herminia hit Swindon. The Drake's Way Eastern Flyer, accessible from Marlowe Avenue, is currently unusable due to the amount of water filling the tunnel. The route, which has colourful murals decorating its sides, often falls foul of heavy rain as the low-lying path collects rainwater and any overflow from nearby drains. There have been several instances of the route becoming inaccessible due to standing water not draining away from the area, and on one occasion it froze over creating a temporary and dangerous public ice rink. (Image: Dave Cox) Your Community, Your News Subscribe to Swindon Advertiser now for either 50% off for a year or 3 months for £3. Stay connected with all local happenings. #CommunityNews #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) January 20, 2025 Read More: Swindon flood investigation aims to discover who owns what Members of the public have frequently asked for something to be done to stop this from happening. In 2021, one Adver reader sent in photos and said: "Here is the Drakes Way subway. It floods like this every single time it rains heavily. "It has been done for years now and still no action taken to fix it." Part of the issue is that there appears to be an evident confusion of responsibilities for the area. (Image: Dave Cox) In 2022, Thames Water seemed to believe the issue was it's to resolve The utility company said the flooding was caused by a surface water pipe that runs from the underpass down to a local watercourse, which is affected when water levels rise in the stream and then back up the pipe causing flooding to the underpass. It added that it was going to survey to determine if it could lift the last section of the surface water pipe out of the watercourse so that it isn't affected during periods of heavy rain In March 2023, when the brightly painted subway that had been recently painted by a local mural artist was flooded Swindon Borough Council reiterated this when it told the Advertiser it was the responsibility of Thames Water. (Image: Dave Cox) But when the subway was flooded again in 2024, the water company said that it was the responsibility of the borough council. After flooding issues around the whole of Swindon last year, Swindon Borough Council launched an investigation to identify the causes of frequent inundations and also the best way to prevent them in the future. But councillor Chris Watts, the cabinet member in charge, says the first issue is to determine where differing responsibilities lie - with the borough council, with Thames Water or with the Environment Agency. The council is expected to complete the report, known as a Section 19 report, in 2025.
