Travel & leisure

BA’s ‘better world’ just got worse after my child needed emergency surgery and couldn’t fly

I was due to fly to South Africa for a family wedding in August. On the day of departure, my three-year-old son had an awful accident and was admitted...

Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal

The global gaming phenomenon Minecraft is coming to the real world for the first time in a global...

British Airways owner IAG outperforms rivals with profits up 15%

Strong demand for transatlantic travel has bolstered the profits of British Airways’ owner, with the UK national carrier...

Premier Inn owner Whitbread ramps up cost-cutting plans as tax rise looms

The Premier Inn owner, Whitbread, is ramping up its cost-cutting programme amid slowing demand, as the hospitality sector...

Euston is a problem without a good solution | Nils Pratley

Prepare for the next instalment of the great HS2 fiasco. Stories suggest the chancellor is preparing to shuffle...

Amy Lamé has stepped down as London’s night czar – and nightlife could be poorer for it | Ed Gillett

Amy Lamé, London’s first night czar, announced on Wednesday that she is stepping down from her role championing the capital’s late-night culture, saying it...

All-black airline crew to fly from UK to mark Black History Month

A former serviceman who was injured on duty and a cabin manager who began her flight career at the age of 59 are part...

How to cut the cost of travelling on your own

Heading off abroad alone? Give the single supplement the swerve and cut the cost of solo travel.Ditch package holidaysPackage holidays are designed for couples...

How to claim on your travel insurance … and win

Know your coverIf you’ve been caught up in travel chaos this summer, lost your suitcase, or had to cancel your plans for reasons beyond...