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Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
TUI launches TEN package holidays from Scots airport – including stunning Spanish seaside towns
Read on to see the full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TUI has released four new routes in a surprise boost for the summer holidays. Flight plans from Glasgow Prestwick Airport will give travellers direct access to city adventures in Pisa and Barcelona. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The beaches in Alicante are stunning. 2 Faro is another new destination added to the flight plans. There's also some amazing beach breaks in destinations including the Canary Islands. Holidaymakers will now have easier access to TUI products like Holiday Village, TUI BLUE and Sensatori by TUI BLUE resorts. Neil Swanson, managing director of TUI UK&I said: 'Offering wider choice and flexibility for customers has been an essential part of our plans for some time. "These new routes bring the convenience of departing from local airports closer to home, saving our customers valuable time and allowing them to get into 'holiday mode' even quicker. 'We're delighted that travellers from Glasgow can now enjoy easier access to their favourite holiday destinations, with quicker journeys to their nearest airport, making the start of their TUI holiday experience smoother and more enjoyable right from the get-go." In one new deal, TUI is offering a seven-night holiday to Los Gigantes, Tenerife staying at the 4T+ TUI BLUE Los Gigantes on a half board basis from £809 per person. As well as Pisa and Barcelona, other destinations include Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Faro and Tenerife South. Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Malaga and Murcia complete the line-up of fresh locations for travellers. Meanwhile, the city most people associate with Christmas is getting new UK flights this year. Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region and sits on the French-German border. Primark launches new range of cabin bags on wheels - they're approved by all budget airlines & there's matching carry-ons too And in November, easyJet will be flying to Strasbourg from Manchester. Despite the UK getting hot this week, the city is known for its bustling Christmas market. Strasbourg is known as the "Capital of Christmas" with the market, also known as Christkindelsmärik, is scheduled to run from November 27 to December 27. Flight tickets have been released already with tickets on sale in November from £48.99 (one-way). From November 28, the new service will operate twice weekly on Fridays and Sundays. This is part of easyJet's expansion of 22 new routes from UK airports for the winter season. For anyone keen to jet off before then, easyJet already offers flights from the UK to Strasbourg flying from London Heathrow from £38.99 - and it's one hour and 35 minutes away.
STV News
25-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
Two Scottish airports told to improve services for disabled passengers
Two Scottish airports have been ordered to improve their services offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility. A report by the UK's aviation regulator, the UK Civil Aviation Authority, found that Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport failed to meet the standards required. Across UK airports, 5.5 million passengers requested assistance in 2024, representing 1.9% of total passengers. Under the framework, airports are assessed on waiting time for arriving and departing passengers, a survey of users of the assistance service, and the findings of a consultation with disabled individuals and organisations. Edinburgh Airport was found to be below the performance standard for the waiting time for arriving passengers. The airport was said to have suffered from operational issues between December 2023 and June 2024 following a change of contract to a new service provider. The report added that its performance had improved following an investment in staffing and facilities and is routinely meeting a 'very good' standard. Glasgow Prestwick was found to have failed to meet the standards to consult with disabled groups and individuals, but has since committed to putting in place an Access Forum. Elsewhere in Scotland, Aberdeen Airport received a 'very good' rating while Glasgow Airport was ranked as 'good'. A spokesman for Edinburgh Airport said: 'As the CAA's report states, this rating was given to the airport during a particularly challenging time for our PRM operation, due to a change of provider, staff shortages, and a surge in demand for the service. 'We have increased our investment in the service to more than £6m and have worked closely with our provider to implement new and improved processes and oversight. These efforts have led to significant improvements, and our goal remains to return to and maintain a 'good' or 'very good' rating.' Selina Chadha, group director for consumers and markets at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, added: 'We want disabled passengers and those with limited mobility to be confident when travelling through UK airports. Our mission is to protect people and enable aerospace and we believe that the entire industry should be behind the goal of making aviation accessible to all. 'It is welcome that most airports scored positively, but there is clearly more to do from those found to be needing improvement. With demand for these services rising dramatically in recent years, all airports have a huge challenge ahead to ensure they continue to offer the assistance services their passengers deserve.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Clearest sign yet Trump is preparing to blitz Iran as huge US air armada of DOZENS of military jets lands in UK & Europe
THE US Air Force has surged more than 40 extra jets into the UK and Europe – including stealth fighter bombers and air to air refuellers – amid fears it will strike Iran. The move is the clearest sign yet that US President Donald Trump is preparing to blitz the country after Advertisement 12 Footage shows one of the four KC-135 Stratotankers landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Monday Credit: YouTube/Daniel Sander 12 Dozens of US Air Force aircraft, mostly KC-46A Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotankers, that left the US last night are starting to reach Europe Credit: FlightRadar24/X 12 Iran State Radio and Television (IRIB) building was smoking after a direct Israeli strike Credit: REXNEWS At least 30 large air-to-air refuellers swooped across the Atlantic this week followed by at least a dozen F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning jets. The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is also The US President has already warned the "full strength and might" of the military would be used if America was attacked. Dozens of USAF KC-135 Stratotanker refuelers and KC-46 Pegagus tankers swooped into bases in Scotland, Germany, Spain and Crete. Advertisement At least four KC-135 Stratotankers landed at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Monday. Hours later the Pentagon scrambled at least a dozen F-22 and F-35 fighter bombers to reinforce troops in Europe and the Middle East. The KC-135s and KC-46s are designed to refuel fighter jets so they can stay airborne for longer and fly further to hit targets. Experts said the F-22s and F-35s would most likely be used to bolster Israel's air defence amid fears Tel Aviv cold run low in its Iron Dome and interceptor missiles. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Latest Latest But there are fears the fighter bombers could also be used to strike targets inside Iran . US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he had ordered 'the deployment of additional capabilities' to the Middle East amid spiralling fears of World War Three. Iran provoking Trump would be grave mistake - Israel is doing world a favour But he insisted their role was 'defensive'. He said: 'Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region.' Advertisement Jets also landed in Italy and Estonia, as well as Scotland, Spain and Crete. American ships have also been used to defend against Iranian missiles aimed at Israel, alongside ground-based interceptors, US officials revealed to It came as a US defence official said: 'Consistent with the duty to protect US forces in the Middle East, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth directed the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. Central Command are of responsibility to sustain our defensive posture and safeguard American personnel. 'In the U.S. European Command area of operations the U.S. Navy continues to conduct operations in the Eastern Mediterranean in support of US national security objectives.' Advertisement A mere few hours ago it was revealed that the The hulking $4.5billion nuclear-powered supercarrier, nicknamed Old Salt, is the flagship of the deadly Carrier Strike Group 11. 12 Trump gestures after returning early from the G7 Leaders' Summit in Canada Credit: Reuters 12 A defence source said their most likely role would be to intercept missiles fired at Israel if Tel Aviv runs out of air defence missiles Credit: FlightRadar24/X Advertisement 12 Dozens of USAF KC-135 Stratotanker refuelers as well as KC-46 Pegagus tankers swooped into bases in Scotland, Germany, Spain and Crete Credit: Youtube 12 The Pegasus jets and Stratotankers are designed to refuel fighter jets in mid-air Credit: Jordan Castelan The strike group includes Carrier Air Wing Seventeen and Destroyer Squadron Nine - a potent combination of military hardware that will strike fear into Iran. The Nimitz left the South China Sea Monday morning heading west towards the Middle East, where it will be stationed. Advertisement The USS Nimitz will provide a major boost to US military presence in the region. And The Sun knows first hand of the true might of this awesome 100,000 ton warship. Trump has also He has also urged Tehran to evacuate "everyone". Advertisement Israel 's ambassador also hinted at something big on the horizon - promising lethal "surprises" on Thursday that would dwarf its operations to date. As Trump rushed back meet his National Security Council, he vowed he was chasing something "better than a ceasefire", which will force Iran into a "complete give up". He refused to specify the endgame, but ominously warned: "You're going to find out over the next two days." Trump's prophecy coincides with one from the Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter, who said: "We've pulled off a number of surprises. Advertisement 12 The final destination is unknown Credit: FlightRadar24/X 12 The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz is heading for the Middle East Credit: AFP 12 A missile streaking over Jerusalem as sirens rang out Credit: EPA "When the dust settles, you're going to see some surprises on Thursday night and Friday that will make the beeper operation almost seem simple." Advertisement He was referring to Israel's incredible operation to detonate explosives planted in thousands of pagers owned by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Trump dramatically Israel and Iran continue to trade missiles for a fifth day, with Tehran's civilians fleeing the city in their thousands and a handful of casualties reported by Tel Aviv. The IDF said it has Advertisement Iran claimed today it had hit the HQ of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad - though this has not been confirmed - and repeatedly warned of stepping up missile and drone attacks. Israel reported this morning that around 30 missiles were involved in Iran's latest wave. Read more on the Irish Sun Tension across the Middle East is now skyrocketing as the conflict threatens to spiral into a wider regional war after Pakistan called for the Islamic world to back Iran. Islamabad even warned they will nuke Israel, a senior Iranian general claimed. Advertisement Sun's trip onboard USS Nimitz By AS America sends the flagship USS Nimitz supercarrier to the Middle East amid rising tensions, the Sun reveals what life is like onboard. The Sun spent two days on board the Nimitz, nicknamed Old Salt, a $4.5billion nuclear-powered supercarrier weighing almost 100,000 tons. The warship is 1,092ft long and 252ft wide and has a four and a half acre flight deck. The massive 117,000 sq ft warship boasts four aircraft catapults and jets are brought up to the deck using four giant elevators from the hangar deep below the 4.5 acre flight deck. The supercarrier, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 11, holds F/A-18 Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and F-35C stealth strike fighters. Inside the ten floor, 3,000 room hull underneath the flight deck life is one slick operation. There are several cafeterias, gyms, a Starbucks coffee shop and 'luxury' state rooms for 'Distinguished Visitors'. Since it is nuclear-powered, the Nimitz – call sign NMTZ - can operate for up to 20 years without refueling. The Nimitz is the world's second largest supercarrier, only behind the Gerald R Ford. 12 The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ghadir site in Tehran has been obliterated by Israel in recent days Credit: AFP 12 The roads out of Tehran were jammed with cars as Trump ordered the city to evacuate Credit: Reuters
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment drunk Scots passenger dragged off Ryanair flight after ‘BOMB THREAT' forcing diversion
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the shocking moment a woman was hauled off a diverted Ryanair flight for making bomb threats and attacking passengers. The budget airline flight left Tenerife and was bringing holidaymakers back to Glasgow Prestwick Airport on Sunday night. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The woman was hauled off the plane by cops Credit: TikTok @blairrmorr 4 She was booted off the plane for threatening to "bottle" passengers and making a fake bomb threat Credit: TikTok @blairrmorr 4 Cops threw her to the ground onboard a shuttle bus Credit: TikTok @blairrmorr 4 Footage of the incident was shared online Credit: TikTok @blairrmorr But the flight was soon thrown into chaos after the mid-air lout kicked off. People on the flight claim she got drunk onboard and began walking up and down the aisle vaping, standing on seats and threatened to "bottle" other passengers. She also allegedly made a bomb threat while onboard. The pilots were forced to divert the plane to Faro, Portugal because of the shocking scenes. Passenger Blair Morgan told MailOnline: "The passenger made a [false] bomb threat towards everyone on the plane, along with saying she would "bottle" people with a glass wine bottle. "She was assaulting passengers whilst being drunk and vaping up and down the aisle. "She was also standing up on seats, and taking people's headphones off and talking to them, threatening to hurt and bottle them. "She kept getting up and acting like a big hard person, like she ran the plane." Cops boarded the aircraft and hauled the boozed-up troublemaker off the plane. Video taken from the flight show her being taken off the aircraft by the guards and taken onto a shuttle bus. Moment Brit passenger hauled off Ryanair flight heading to Corfu after mid-air brawl as plane forced to divert to Italy More footage taken during the incident show the woman running past the officers on the shuttle bus. One of the guards then appears to swing his arm at her before grabbing the drunken lout and throwing her to the floor. Blair added: "She was kicking, hitting and spitting at the guards, and the glass on the bus doors. The guards had no option other than pulling her to the ground." A spokesperson for Ryanair said: "This flight from Tenerife South to Glasgow Prestwick diverted to Faro after a passenger became disruptive onboard. "Crew called ahead for police assistance, who met the aircraft upon landing at Faro Airport and offloaded this passenger before this flight continued to Glasgow Prestwick. "Ryanair has a strict zero tolerance policy towards passenger misconduct and will continue to take decisive action to combat unruly passenger behaviour, ensuring that all passengers and crew travel in a safe and respectful environment, without unnecessary disruption."
The National
19-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Prestwick Airport launches direct cargo route from Scotland to China
China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport have revealed that the cargo flights from Guangzhou to Prestwick started this month. The first scheduled flight landed in Prestwick on May 16. The agreement will initially see four flights a week, with plans to increase to a daily service. This will double the airport's current scheduled freighter movements. Ian Forgie, chief executive of Glasgow Prestwick Airport, has described the agreement as a "game changer." He said: "This is welcome news. "The airport team has been working hard over the last 12 months to showcase the Prestwick solution as an alternative cargo gateway into the UK, and the board is delighted that a flagship carrier, China Southern Air Logistics, has established a scheduled service from China to Prestwick. "We anticipate this new trade route will grow rapidly in 2025 as Prestwick delivers on its plans and the market responds to an alternative cargo gateway into the UK and a new direct export route to China from Scotland for high-value Scottish seafood and whisky. "We are in discussions with other airlines and expect to make further announcements soon." The airport has invested £2.3 million in equipment over the last year and continues to invest in ground handling equipment and cool chain supply facilities, as well as employing more staff, to maximise its capabilities in handling large freighters. Colin Dai, country sales director for Greater China at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, said: "The airport has a long history and reputation for handling wide-bodied freighters, providing fast aircraft turnaround and cargo handling, delivered through our in-house team. "We are proud to announce this landmark agreement between China Southern Air Logistics and Glasgow Prestwick Airport, and I know there is a lot of excitement from both sides to see the success of these flights."
