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There are countless reasons why airlines cancel flights. For some cancellations you are entitled to compensation and for some you are not. We share five reason why flights could be cancelled and when you are entitled to compensation according to Regulation 261/2004.

Connecting flights are flights which require passengers to switch to a different aircraft after a flight, in order to reach the final destination. If the first flight is delayed, there is a chance passengers will miss the next flight.

If you are going on a city trip of holiday, it could be nice to know what your flight time and flight distance will be. We show you how you can easily calculate your flight time so you can prepare for a long or short flight.

Whether you are working at home, caring for your loved one or working hard in the social care sector, everyone can use some distraction during this quarantine time. We give you tips and inspiration to gently stir up your holiday feeling.

The impact of the coronavirus is clearly noticeable in aviation. The demand for airline tickets is decreasing, airlines are cancelling flights and travel warnings are changing daily. Have you booked a ticket to one of the risk areas? There is a chance your flight will be cancelled. What are your rights if you have to deal with a flight cancellation due to the coronavirus?

A flight delay often brings worries and inconveniences. But for a change, let’s look at it from the bright side. What exactly are the advantages of a flight delay?

The end of 2019 is near. As EUclaim, we reflect on how the year was for airlines and their passengers. Did you know that Palma de Mallorca was the most delayed destination from UK airports this past year? This and many more funfacts are featured in our year review of 2019.

Every year, Lonely Planet grants upcoming and special travel destinations a place in the top ten destinations for travel, increasing the popularity of the destinations immensely. The destinations that are chosen have something special to offer. This year, the theme is sustainability. As an add-on, we provide you with travel advice to these special travel destinations.

The rainy autumn season has returned to Northern Europe with grey mornings and gushing showers all over Britain. The summer holidays seem ages ago and we long back to the days filled with sunshine, Vitamin Sea and long summer nights. If you have time for a sunny getaway this fall, we listed three getaways that guarantee a nice climate whilst being under four hours away by plane.

The past few years have been marked by some disastrous bankruptcy cases for British airline passengers. In 2017, Monarch went bankrupt along with Air Berlin and Niki Air. In 2018, Small Planet Airlines, Azur Air Germany and Primera Air went bust as well. Since the start of 2019, Germania, FlyBMI and WOW Air filed for bankruptcy. More recently, one of the largest travel agencies in the world, Thomas Cook, also filed for bankruptcy, leaving more than 600.000 holidaymakers stranded across the world. What are your rights when an airline goes bust and what organization can you turn to for help?