‘Allow 120 minutes to complete border controls’: Here’s what Easter holidaymakers need to know Getaway Holidaymakers have been warned they could face two-hour delays at the Port of Dover this Easter getaway weekend. On Thursday night, ferry operator DFDS urged holidaymakers to “allow 120 minutes to complete border controls and check-in” at the Kent port over the busy bank holiday weekend. It comes after chaotic scenes at the port last [...]
Easter holidaymakers facing MORE disruption as Dover port authority tells coach firms to shift bookings Easter Thousands of holidaymakers face having their Easter trips disrupted as ferry operators are asking coach operators to amend some Good Friday ferry bookings from the Port of Dover. The Kent port said in a statement that this is a result of its “urgent review” after “horrible” delays last weekend. Good Friday is expected to be [...]
UK urges Israel PM Netanyahu to seek ‘long term compromise’ on reform plans as thousands strike and protest Bibi Bye-bye? Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package with his political opponents. He made the announcement after two days of large protests against the plan. “When there’s an opportunity to avoid civil war through [...]
No strike? Still no service! Wednesday’s Tube walkout bleeds into Thursday as rail action cripples London commuter belt March 16, 2023 London commuters vented their anger as Wednesday’s Underground strike continued to cause disruption throughout Thursday morning. People going to work faced fresh difficulties this morning following yesterday’s industrial action by RMT and Aslef union workers, with stations closed up until 7am, as the service was regulated.. As of Thursday at midday, none of the Bakerloo, [...]
Delays at Dover and Eurostar trains cancelled as French workers strike again January 31, 2023 Ferry operators today warned customers to expect delays on services between Dover and Calais as France is hit by nationwide strikes for the second time in less than two weeks. Hundreds of thousands of workers – including train drivers, teachers and port workers – have laid down tools against the French government’s decision to raise [...]
Ferries to Calais and Eurostar trains between London and Paris cancelled as anti-Macron strike hits travel TODAY January 19, 2023 Ferries to Calais were suspended and Eurostar services cancelled today as workers take part in a nationwide anti-Macron strike. Hundreds of thousands of train drivers, teachers, port and refinery workers have laid down tools following the French President’s plans to raise the age of retirement by two years to 64. UK and Irish operators such [...]
Staff shortages could cause summer travel chaos again – and 40 per cent of industry bosses blame Brexit January 11, 2023 Summer 2023 could spell additional trouble for the UK travel industry, with over half of rail and airline operators worrying about future staffing shortages – and almost 40 per cent blaming Brexit. Data published today by software company SAP show that 55 per cent of industry decision makers believe staffing challenges will impact customers’ travel [...]
Port of Dover chief calls on Gov to share ‘rules of game’ for post-Brexit checks October 12, 2022 The Port of Dover has called on the government to share the “rules of the game” when it comes to post-Brexit checks. Chief executive Doug Bannister told a Commons’ transport select committee that the port has not received enough information about the EU’s entry-exit system, which will be implemented from May. Under the new system, [...]
Port of Dover chief warns post-Brexit checks will be detrimental to UK trade and travel September 29, 2022 The Port of Dover’s chief executive has warned that post-Brexit biometric controls will be detrimental to the UK’s trade and travel, as they will significantly increase border delays. “If we are forced to commit to an inadequate process it will have a rapid and significant detriment on trade,” chief executive Doug Bannister said. Dover is [...]
Third day of rail disruption at Paddington as cable issues persist September 21, 2022 Rail disruption at Paddington has continued today as engineers tackle the cable damage that prevented thousands from attending the Queen’s funeral on Monday. National Rail said that a few lines between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington were blocked because of the damage from the previous days, with services to Reading risking cancellation and delays. Disruption [...]