Commuters packed onto Tube services in London this morning after Downing Street claimed that passenger numbers are up by 25 per cent on last week. Pictures this morning show people riding underground trains on the Central Line during peak times, in some cases unable to practice social distancing. Though some Tube riders are wearing face masks … Read more
Emirates has announced that it will resume passenger flights to nine destinations from next week. The Dubai-based carrier says it will fly to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne from Thursday, May 21. The airline says it will also offer a ‘seamless’ connection in Dubai for passengers travelling between the … Read more
The UK’s most registered car in April was in fact a van. Mercedes-Benz sold 814 versions of its Sprinter commercial vehicle last month, outperforming every passenger car on the market. The Tesla Model 3 was the UK’s top-selling new car with 658 registrations, but Elon Musk’s victory came in exceptional circumstances with the market down … Read more
A passenger who was allowed to disembark a cruise ship in Sydney and return home to the UK is now presenting coronavirus symptoms. Elisa McCafferty and her husband left the Ruby Princess cruise ship and claim they weren’t told that anyone on board was showing symptoms of the virus until they landed at Heathrow. The … Read more
The UAE which is home to the world’s busiest international airport has suspended all passenger and transit flights in the battle against coronavirus. Dubai’s airport is a vital hub connecting Western nations with Asian countries and Australia, and suspending transit flights there will impact travellers around the world. Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, announced that an evening … Read more
A video purporting to show a subway passenger licking his finger and then wiping it on a handrail has sparked outrage in Hong Kong. The viral video appears to show the man removing his face mask before bringing his hand to his mouth and licking it on the MTR train yesterday. He then rubbed his … Read more
The John F. Kennedy International Airport was nearly deserted Thursday morning as only a few passengers waited for their flights out of New York City. Daigo Takayama, 35, who was visiting the Big Apple, shared photos with the DailyMail.com showing empty terminals at the airport. ‘I have been traveling my entire life, in and out … Read more
London’s Tube and Heathrow airport hit by coronavirus: Commuter numbers fall and fewer travellers head to Asia as outbreak tightens its grip Heathrow revealed a 4.8 per cent year-on-year decline in passenger numbers While Transport for London boss revealed falling passenger numbers last week The UK government is also not currently telling people to avoid … Read more
Subway passenger wearing coronavirus mask licks his hands and wipes them over bars on Belgium subway, forcing the train to be taken off service to be disinfected Video of the unidentified man on the Brussels subway was posted on 9 March He can be seen removing his mask, licking his hand and wiping it over … Read more
Flying with British Airways can increase CO2 emissions by up to 46 per cent per passenger when compared to rival airlines on the same routes, according to a new investigation. Which? Travel looked at six popular international routes from London, which are well served by a variety of carriers, to compare CO2 emissions. It found … Read more