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Daily Record
09-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scottish airport crowned best in the UK for summer 2025 and it's not Edinburgh
Two airports in Scotland are included on the roundup - but our biggest hub didn't make the cut. Scotland's top airports have been named ahead of the peak of summer, with one city hub being crowned the best in the whole of the UK. Transport operator hoppa has shared a list of the top 10 airports across the British Isles. The experts considered a range of factors, including average delays, percentage of cancelled flights, and parking charges. Coming in at number one on hoppa's list is Glasgow Airport with an overall airport score of 9.21 out of 10. According to the experts, the airport is "the best choice for fast and affordable travel in the UK". It was found that flights at Glasgow Airport have an average delay of 9.6 minutes. Meanwhile, just 7.66 per cent of flights are affected by delays over 30 minutes. According to hoppa, parking at Glasgow Airport is accessible for all budgets. The average cost of parking at the airport, which borders Paisley and Renfrew south-west of the city, was found to be £13.20 per day. Inside the airport, passengers can relax in one of four lounges for as little as £22. These include the "stylish" Upper Deck and Lomond, while Glasgow Airport also has British Airways and Emirates lounges for flyers using these airlines. The only other Scottish airport to appear on hoppa's roundup is Aberdeen Airport, which places at number seven. It received an Airport Score of 7.38 out of 10. The experts found that the average delay of flights at Aberdeen Airport is 10.7 minutes, while 8.13 per cent of flights are delayed by more than 30 minutes. According to hoppa, 4.04 per cent of flights at the airport are cancelled. Meanwhile, the average cost of parking at Aberdeen Airport is £14.42 per day. There are also two lounges at the airport according to the experts. Elsewhere, the second best airport in the UK after Glasgow Airport is Heathrow Airport in London. The UK's biggest airport received an Airport Score of 9.01 out of 10. Managing Director at hoppa Chris Harrington commented: "Our ranking of the UK's top 10 best airports accounts for the most important considerations for a stress-free airport experience, including average delay times and the likelihood of cancellations. "Glasgow Airport reigns supreme, with an average flight delay of just 9.6 minutes, and less than 8 per cent of flights are affected by delays of over 30 minutes. "Parking is another factor we considered for our index as specialists in airport transfers, and we believe that searching for a suitable parking space can add unnecessary anxiety to your journey. Pre-booked airport transfers eliminate those uncertainties. "A door-to-door transfer gives you control and peace of mind with fixed pricing and timing. It also eliminates the worry of meeting airport shuttle times and is ideal for family and business travellers alike." See below for the full list of the UK's best airports. More information can be found on the hoppa website. The UK's top 10 best airports of 2025 Glasgow Heathrow Gatwick Luton Belfast International Manchester Aberdeen Stansted Leeds Bradford East Midlands International
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Two Scots airports named in top 10 best in UK list – and neither are Edinburgh
TRAVEL experts analysed air hubs across the UK, comparing the best and worst for average flights per day, average delays, cancelled flights, and flights delayed by 30 minutes or more SKY HIGH Two Scots airports named in top 10 best in UK list – and neither are Edinburgh Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GLASGOW Airport has been named as the best in the UK and another Scots hub has been named in the top 10. The airport has been hailed as the first choice for fast and affordable travel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Glasgow Airport has been ranked as the best in the UK Credit: Alamy 2 Aberdeen Airport was also ranked in the top 10 air hubs in the UK Credit: Alamy Travel experts analysed air hubs across the UK, comparing the best and worst for average flights per day, average delays, cancelled flights, and flights delayed by 30 minutes or more. Staff at the ground transport firm hoppa also took into account the number of airport links, lounges, parking cost per day and scored the airports out of 10. With a rating of 9.21 out of 10, Glasgow Airport came out on top, The study found the airport has around 158 arrivals and departures per day, with an average flight delay time of 9.6 minutes. Just 2.01 per cent of flights are cancelled and the airport is linked to 63 others in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Glasgow Airport also has four lounges for passengers to relax in and the cheapest daily parking cost is £13.20. Heathrow, the biggest and busiest airport in the UK, ranked second. The sprawling international transport hub scored 9.01 out of 10. The massive airport accommodates around 1,269 arrivals and departures each day, with an average delay time of 10.5 minutes. Only 1.98 per cent of flights are called off and 8.80 per cent of flights are delayed by 30 minutes or more. The thrilling family event starting in Scotland - it's ideal for dino-loving kids Heathrow has connections with 207 other destinations and there are eight lounges and the cheapest daily parking cost is £27.17. Another air hub north of the border, Aberdeen Airport, ranked in the top 10. The northeast site scored 7.38 out of 10. There are around 73 arrivals and departures at Aberdeen Airport per day, with the average delay of 10.7 minutes. Just 4.04 per cent of flights are cancelled and only 8.13 per cent of services are delayed by half an hour or more. The airport is linked with 28 other destinations, it has two lounges and the cheapest daily parking cost is £14.42. However, Edinburgh, Scotland's busiest airport, missed out on the top 10. Gatwick came third, Luton fourth, Belfast fifth, Manchester sixth, Stansted eighth, and Leeds Bradford and East Midlands came joint ninth. Out of the 22 UK airports analysed, Exeter ranks as the worst with a score of 3.36 out of 10. Chris Harrington, managing director at hoppa, said: "Our ranking of the UK's top 10 best airports accounts for the most important considerations for a stress-free airport experience, including average delay times and the likelihood of cancellations. "Glasgow airport reigns supreme, with an average flight delay of just 9.6 minutes, and less than 8% of flights are affected by delays of over 30 minutes. 'Parking is another factor we considered for our index as specialists in airport transfers, and we believe that searching for a suitable parking space can add unnecessary anxiety to your journey. Pre-booked airport transfers eliminate those uncertainties. 'A door-to-door transfer gives you control and peace of mind with fixed pricing and timing. It also eliminates the worry of meeting airport shuttle times and is ideal for family and business travellers alike.' Copenhagen Airport ranks as the best airport in Europe with a score of 9.46 out of 10. The airport has the lowest average departure delay in Europe, at just eight minutes, and arrival delays average only nine minutes. Stockholm Arlanda offers the cheapest daily parking of all airports analysed - both in the UK and abroad - at just €7.85 (£6.71). Palma, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Budapest, Rome, Dusseldorf, and Barcelona make up the other top 10 airports in Europe outside of the UK.
The Sun
03-07-2025
- The Sun
The two-word phrase you should always use when your luggage goes missing as over 62,000 items get lost a year in UK
HOLIDAYMAKERS who lose their luggage have been encouraged to utter a two-word phrase if they belongings ever go AWOL. Shocking data recently revealed that 62,000 items were lost between August 2023 and August 2024 across UK airports. 1 But hope is not lost for travellers whose belongings suddenly vanish, as there are ways to mitigate disaster. "Losing luggage is always stressful, but not knowing what to do makes the situation even worse," says Chris Harrington, Hoppa's managing director. "Ultimately, the faster and more informed your response, the better chances of recovering your bag or receiving updates on its status. "The process isn't as complicated as one might think, but there are important steps you need to follow." Travellers who lose their luggage are advised to report their belongings missing first before locating your airline's service desk. Then, give as much detail as possible, providing brand, colour, size, type of shell, plus any unique identifiers, such as tags or stickers. Crucially, affected travellers should demand a 'property irregularity report' (PIR) reference number. Chris continued: "Remember, the quicker you act, the better your chances of finding out what's happened to your luggage." "A PIR number is a unique code that is used by airlines to trace your missing luggage and will be needed when you follow up on your luggage's status or if you need to make an insurance claim." "Even if the airline does not hand out allowances, make sure to keep all your receipts. With proper evidence, you may be able to claim these costs back at a later date." TRAVEL WARNING CAA warns UK travellers of cabin luggage rule that could be 'catastrophic' Many travel insurers offer coverage for luggage that has been delayed for more than 12 to 24 hours, so get in touch with your provider as soon as possible. If you're unfortunate enough to still have luggage missing after 3 weeks, be sure to follow up. Airlines have specific deadlines for submitting lost luggage claims, varying anywhere between 7 to 21 days. It comes after another survey found that holidaymakers are more worried about losing luggage and missing flights than being pickpocketed and misplacing their passport. A poll of 2,000 travellers found health emergencies are the top worry when in a different country, with theft also being a big concern. HOLIDAYMAKERS are more worried about losing luggage and missing flights than being pickpocketed and misplacing their passport. A poll of 2,000 travellers found health emergencies are the top worry when in a different country, with theft also being a big concern.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Travel expert reveals what to do if you lose your luggage - as OVER 62,000 items go missing at UK airports in a year
You've stepped off a flight, gone through border control and now you're waiting for your luggage at the baggage carousel. But you've been there a while and the crowds have thinned – but still no bag. It's a travel nightmare that many of us have experienced. In fact, UK airports saw more than 62,000 items reported lost between August 2023 and August 2024, according to data shared by Now experts from Hoppa, a transport comparison and booking site, are advising holidaymakers on what they should do if they find themselves without their luggage. 'Losing luggage is always stressful, but not knowing what to do makes the situation even worse,' says Chris Harrington, Hoppa's managing director. 'Ultimately, the faster and more informed your response, the better chances of recovering your bag or receiving updates on its status. 'The process isn't as complicated as one might think, but there are important steps you need to follow.' In the event you can't locate your luggage, the thing to do immediately is to report it. Head straight for your airline's luggage service desk, which is usually found near the baggage claim area. 'Remember, the quicker you act, the better your chances of finding out what's happened to your luggage,' says Hoppa. It's important to provide as much detail as possible, the firm adds, with information on the brand, colour, size, type of shell, plus any unique identifiers, such as tags or stickers. If you have any photos of your bag, show them to staff. Hoppa urges any affected travellers to make sure they request a 'property irregularity report' (PIR) reference number. 'A PIR number is a unique code that is used by airlines to trace your missing luggage and will be needed when you follow up on your luggage's status or if you need to make an insurance claim.' Be sure to ask about whether your airline will cover essentials, such as clothing or toiletries, while they track your luggage – especially, says Hoppa, if away from home. 'Even if the airline does not hand out allowances, make sure to keep all your receipts. With proper evidence, you may be able to claim these costs back at a later date.' Many travel insurers offer coverage for luggage that has been delayed for more than 12-24 hours, so get in touch with your provider as soon as possible. If you're unfortunate enough to still have luggage missing after 3 weeks, be sure to follow up. Once your bag has been missing for more than 21 days, it is officially classified as lost, and you'll you need to follow up with the airline and initiate a formal lost luggage claim.' Airlines have specific deadlines for submitting lost luggage claims, varying anywhere between 7 to 21 days. And remember the Montreal Convention, which means that airlines are responsible for compensating up to £1,300 if your luggage is lost, damaged or delayed. 'To file a claim, you'll need to provide proof of your luggage and its contents, so have this information prepared. The more information you have, the more likely you will be to make a successful claim'
UPI
28-06-2025
- Business
- UPI
Proposed federal budget would limit access to student loans
Students take photos in their caps and gowns at Columbia University in New York City on April 26, 2024. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 28 (UPI) -- The latest version of the Senate's federal budget reconciliation bill would limit the availability of student loans for future borrowers by revising federal student loan programs and regulations. The budget bill that already has passed the House of Representatives and the Senate version would place a maximum amount on how much people could borrow through the federal Parent PLUS and graduate student loans to help them pay for their college educations. The House-approved version would limit undergraduate borrowing to $50,000, while the Senate version would limit that amount to $65,000. Graduate students would see limits of $100,000 for most master's programs, while the borrowing limit for professional degrees would be $150,000 in the House version and $200,000 in the Senate bill. Supporters of the proposed limits say they could save taxpayers more than $300 billion and make it harder for college and university administrators to raise tuition costs and fees. Opponents say it would make it harder for disadvantaged students to attend college. "It's abundantly clear that the budget reconciliation package would reduce access to higher education and healthcare and jeopardize [the University of California's] ability to carry out its public service mission," Chris Harrington, U.C. associate vice president for Federal Governmental Relations, said on Monday in a letter to the state's House delegation in May. The House-approved bill would eliminate Pell Grants for part-time students, subsidized loans for undergrads and Graduate PLUS loans for graduate and professional students, according to the University of California. It also would limit eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Medicaid benefits for low-income students. The Senate's version of the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget reconciliation bill numbers 940 pages and might be voted on as soon as Saturday night.
