Drivers across the UK are being warned to take care when battling against freezing conditions today. Authorities have deployed gritters around the country to tackle the weekend’s heavy snow, but in some areas, roads have had to remain closed due to dangerous ice. The Met Office is continuing to warn drivers about icy [...]
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Another day, another European airline goes bust. Today it’s Hungary’s national carrier, Malev that has been forced to leave its passengers stranded on the tarmac. Like Spanair, Malev is reacting to an “unsustainable” financial situation. Malev is a member of the Oneworld airline alliance which includes American Airlines and British Airways. Recently, debts have mounted [...]
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Argus Car Hire is now on Pinterest. Give us a follow now – and while you’re at it, check out these expert travel pinners too. We’re addicted already: 1. Kirsten Alana: Kirsten Alana is a New York based travel writer and photographer. Her website, Aviators and a Camera showcases her traditional [...]
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Spanish airline Spanair stranded 20,000 passengers as well as visitors looking to pick up car hire in Spain over the weekend when they ran out of financing options. Grounded: Spanair flights The Barcelona-based airline announced unexpectedly that it was ending operations, leading to 647 flight cancellatons. In the meantime, UK low cost airlines, EasyJet [...]
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Anyone who has booked car rental in Portugal in February may have to put up with delays or cancellations to their flights next month. NAV air traffic controllers and ground operations staff have announced that they will be going on strike as a form of protest against the austerity measures and the tri-party agreement which [...]
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In honour of Australia Day we thought we’d bring you a round-up of the best surfing beaches in the Land Down Under. Better organise your Sydney car rental now so that you can hit all those beaches free as the wind with your surfboard…oh, and we didn’t pick these beaches for their funny [...]
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Fiona likes to travel – especially to cities.
Her favourites include: New York, London, Copenhagen, Madrid and Lisbon.
She doesn't like flying with budget airlines, baggage restrictions, liquid restrictions, airport security queues…