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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
TUI reintroduces flights to forgotten holiday destination that was huge with Brits in the Noughties
TUI is heading to sunny Sharm El Sheikh for the summer of 2026. Brits will be able to hop on flights to the Egyptian city offers beautiful beach resorts, high temperatures and year-round sunshine. 5 TUI is reintroducing flights to Sharm El Sheikh Credit: TUI 5 The Egyptian city has high summer and winter temperatures Credit: TUI TUI has announced it's reintroducing direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Sharm El Sheikh next year. The first flight is scheduled for Thursday, 26 March 2026 and the service will operate twice-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays - flight time will be five and a half hours. TUI UK&I Commercial Director Chris Logan said: "Due to strong customer demand, we are thrilled to once again connect the East Midlands with the stunning Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. "With hundreds of amazing hotels to choose from and guaranteed sunshine, Sharm El Sheikh is the perfect destination for a summer holiday. Read More on Egypt Holidays "We have plenty of amazing all-inclusive deals with flexible flying options, and some of the best splash parks to entertain the kids'. During the summer months, temperatures in Sharm el Sheikh sit between 35 and 38C. Sharm el Sheikh is also a popular winter sun destination because its average temperature is 24C which is around 17C warmer than the UK for that time of year. It's not just flights, TUI also offers all-inclusive holiday packages to the resort. Most read in Beach holidays TUI offers a four-night holiday to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt staying at the 4T+ An all-inclusive basis starts from £1237 per person. A bucket-list river cruise through Egyptian waterways with TUI 5 TUI also offers all-inclusive resort packages 5 Flights will start twice-weekly from March 2026 Credit: Alamy TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt staying at the 5T . An all-inclusive basis here start from £1349 per person - which works out at £192.70 pp per night. Both are based on two adults sharing a room with flights leaving in summer 2026. It remained popular until 2015, when a terror attack on a Russian passenger plane killed all 224 onboard. Flights from the UK were stopped for four years, with This was following the UK Foreign Office issuing new guidance which said Sharm el-Sheikh was However, just a few months later Covid hit, meaning the holiday resort once again saw tourist levels drop. TUI reintroduced the route again in summer 2022, and summer 2023 due to the rise in popular demand. In recent years, On average, meals and drinks are significantly cheaper than in the UK. One 5 TUI is starting flights to Sharm El Sheikh Credit: TUI
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
TUI reintroduces flights to forgotten holiday destination that was huge with Brits in the Noughties
TUI is heading to sunny Sharm El Sheikh for the summer of 2026. Brits will be able to hop on flights to the Egyptian city offers beautiful beach resorts, high temperatures and year-round sunshine. 5 5 TUI has announced it's reintroducing direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Sharm El Sheikh next year. The first flight is scheduled for Thursday, 26 March 2026 and the service will operate twice-weekly on Mondays and Thursdays - flight time will be five and a half hours. TUI UK&I Commercial Director Chris Logan said: "Due to strong customer demand, we are thrilled to once again connect the East Midlands with the stunning Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. "With hundreds of amazing hotels to choose from and guaranteed sunshine, Sharm El Sheikh is the perfect destination for a summer holiday. "We have plenty of amazing all-inclusive deals with flexible flying options, and some of the best splash parks to entertain the kids'. During the summer months, temperatures in Sharm el Sheikh sit between 35 and 38C. Sharm el Sheikh is also a popular winter sun destination because its average temperature is 24C which is around 17C warmer than the UK for that time of year. It's not just flights, TUI also offers all-inclusive holiday packages to the resort. TUI offers a four-night holiday to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt staying at the 4T+ Rixos Sharm El Sheikh. An all-inclusive basis starts from £1237 per person. A bucket-list river cruise through Egyptian waterways with TUI 5 5 TUI offers a seven-night holiday to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt staying at the 5T TUI BLUE Sensatori Coral Sea. An all-inclusive basis here start from £1349 per person - which works out at £192.70 pp per night. Both are based on two adults sharing a room with flights leaving in summer 2026. Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt was once one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits, particularly through the 1990s. It remained popular until 2015, when a terror attack on a Russian passenger plane killed all 224 onboard. Flights from the UK were stopped for four years, with TUI reintroducing holiday packages in 2019. This was following the UK Foreign Office issuing new guidance which said Sharm el-Sheikh was considered safe after the airport security was overhauled and updated. However, just a few months later Covid hit, meaning the holiday resort once again saw tourist levels drop. TUI reintroduced the route again in summer 2022, and summer 2023 due to the rise in popular demand. In recent years, Egypt has been named the 'best value for money' destination, according to the Post Office Travel Money analysis. On average, meals and drinks are significantly cheaper than in the UK. One Travel Writer stayed at the Egypt resort with the country's largest water park.
BBC News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Red Arrows to fly past East Midlands Airport
The Red Arrows are set to carry out a flypast as part of a special event to mark the diamond anniversary of East Midlands Airport. The world famous aerobatic team will visible above the East Midlands Aeropark on the afternoon of Sunday 20 July. A Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also fly over the site on the same day, while a Dakota aircraft will conduct a flypast on Monday 21 July. The flypasts are part of a three-day event from 19 to 21 July to mark the 60th anniversary of the airport being opened by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on 21 July 1965. Visitors will also have the chance to see aircraft landing, taxiing and taking off from East Midlands Airport's event will include games, food stalls, community stalls, a bouncy castle and children's entertainment, which will run from 10:00 to 18:00 BST each day. East Midlands Airport's Managing Director Steve Griffiths said: "We're really grateful to the RAF for agreeing to treat the crowds to flypasts of some heritage aircraft, perhaps particularly poignant as we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War this year, as well as the ever-popular Red Arrows."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
East Midlands Airport unveils major development plans near runway
East Midlands Airport (EMA) has unveiled major plans to develop parts of its at the airport said they had identified four plots of land, near the runway in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, totalling 123.5 acres (50 hectares) for new warehousing and car proposal could create more than 20,000 jobs as part of an expansion of its cargo operations, the airport are now being sought for the scheme. The plans, published on Wednesday, show three of the four development sites would have direct access to the runway through new taxiways and space to park up to 18 extra airport said 122,000 sq m of warehousing would be created along with 51,000 sq m of landside yard space.A recent study, commissioned by the airport, said there was potential to increase freight growth at the airport by 54% - to 583,000 tonnes - by study said that growth could boost the economy by £3.9bn and create 21,300 jobs. Airport managing director Steve Griffiths said EMA was already a major cargo hub with potential to grow said: "Our plan for growth will bolster the airport's pivotal role in powering UK trade, with tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic value set to be unlocked by enhancing EMA's cargo operation. "We have four plots, a completely open mind over how those plots should be developed and are open to suggestions for investment mechanisms that would unlock their potential." East Midlands regional mayor Claire Ward has backed the said: "East Midlands Airport connects our region to the world, and we need to get the most out of those connections to grow the economy in a way that lands here – boosting our businesses and bringing people together."EMA's cargo expansion is consistent with this objective and is a game-changer not just for us, but for the UK."Kegworth Parish Council told the BBC it was aware of the proposed a statement, it said: "The council remains committed to representing the best interests and wellbeing of Kegworth residents and will carefully assess the potential impact of any changes on the village and surrounding area."A formal response to the proposals will be provided should the Council be officially consulted on the matter."
The Independent
19-05-2025
- The Independent
Pork pies, goldfish, and a chainsaw: The weirdest items seized at airport security
If you've ever been worried about what items are acceptable to take through airport security, you're far from alone. From power banks to food, prescriptions to liquids, the not insignificant list of prohibited goods can add an additional layer of anxiety to a trip. Now, a new study has revealed the strangest things Britons have tried to carry through security that make your rogue lighter look like child's play. Staff at Leeds Bradford Airport were bewildered to discover an entire suitcase packed exclusively with pork pies. Transporting large quantities of food, especially meat products, can raise questions from airport security officials, as bringing meat into Great Britain from the EU is illegal. At London's Stansted Airport, security staff were astonished to find a jar of sweets containing a pair of live goldfish swimming inside. Unsurprisingly, transporting live animals in hand luggage is strictly prohibited. And at East Midlands Airport, one bold passenger packed a chainsaw in their hand luggage. Tools and sharp equipment are all forbidden in cabin bags, making this handheld power saw a definite no-no. Even something as seemingly innocuous as a snow globe isn't safe. Staff at London's Heathrow Airport seized one traveller's kitsch souvenir as it exceeded the liquid limit for carry-on luggage – a reminder that even decorative items can violate airport rules. While some travellers opt for culinary home comforts on their travels, such as teabags or Marmite, one traveller at London City Airport attempted to smuggle a 680g jar of pickled gherkins in vinegar through security. Unusual items are far from being confined to the UK, however. A boa constrictor, maggots and antique cannon balls are just a handful of the items seized by security officials in the US. To avoid any awkward interactions, Cody Candee, CEO and founder of advises travellers how to avoid being caught out at the airport. 'Holidaymakers should check the requirements with the airport they're flying from, as well as their arrival airport, before travelling to ensure they aren't caught out. 'To avoid liquid restrictions altogether, travellers can instead pack solid versions of toiletries where available, such as toothpaste tablets, solid deodorants, and shampoo, conditioner, and soap bars. 'Not only will these types of products save space, but they are also more environmentally friendly and security-approved. 'If you're unsure, either pack the item into your checked-in luggage or leave it behind.'
