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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Times and locations as Red Arrows to soar overhead twice in two days
Wiltshire residents will be treated to the sight of the Red Arrows flying over the county twice in two days. The iconic aerobatic display team soared through the county's skies on Saturday, May 31, while in transit between RAF Brize Norton and Exeter Airport. The recognisable aircrafts were heading south for the English Riviera Airshow and were visible over Broad Hinton, just south of Swindon, shortly before 3pm. They made their way south over towns like Melksham and Bradford on Avon and were snapped near Barbury Castle. Suggested reading Northern Lights could be visible tonight as red alert issued Police called to incident at Morrisons store near town centre M4 traffic warning issued after crash causes standstill queues But those who missed the Red Arrows flying over will have another chance to catch a glimpse of them on Sunday, June 1. On Sunday, the team will be making its way from the English Riviera Airshow to the Torbay & Midlands Festival where it will be carrying out another display. Once again, the Red Arrows' route will take them over Wiltshire. They are expected to be sighted over Bath shortly before 2.44pm and will then make their way to Brinkworth, north of Chippenham and west of Swindon, by 2.46pm. The planes will then head to Cirencester and eventually on to RAF Waddington.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
TUI launches new UK flights to one of the most popular Spanish islands this summer
TUI is launching a new UK flight to Ibiza in time for summer. Exeter Airport in Devon now has two TUI aircrafts, with a new weekly route to Ibiza now available. 3 3 This means holidaymakers can book getaways to the White Isle for seven and 14 nights. With the airline boosting it's capacity at Exeter Airport, it means TUI can now offer 65,000 seats to Greece, 60,000 to the Balearics and 40,000 to the Canaries. In addition to Ibiza, the airline will be adding flights from Exeter to both Lanzarote and Tenerife as a year-round destination, along with Antalya, Heraklion, Paphos and Rhodes. In total, 50 flights per week will carry thousands of passengers from Exeter Airport to 13 different destinations this summer, with Paphos remaining the most popular choice for travellers. Additional routes each week have been added from Exeter to Paphos, to support Marella Cruises' new homeport itineraries from Limassol in Cyprus. Commercial director Chris Logan said: "It's fantastic that we can provide so much more choice and flexibility for our Exeter customers with the addition of our second aircraft for the summer season. "We've seen a boom in demand for holidays from Exeter to places such as Greece and the Canary Islands and we're excited to bolster our flying frequency to these destinations. "From summer 25 we now have year-round flying to Lanzarote and Tenerife meaning customers can choose to enjoy the year-long sunshine in winter or summer." Crew relations manager Nicola Bendall has worked at TUI for 25 years and said this additional capacity couldn't come at a better time. She said: "People are delighted to see a new route to Ibiza and more choice when it comes to travelling to some of their favourite destinations from their local airport. The Barbie-pink hotel resort in Ibiza with retro loungers and huge pool Stephen Wiltshire, managing director of Exeter Airport, added: "We're thrilled to be welcoming a second TUI aircraft to Exeter Airport for summer 2025. "It's a real vote of confidence in Exeter as a gateway to the sun." Ibiza is one of the most popular Spanish island with Brits, and one of the main four Balearic Islands. Known for its nightlife, opening this summer on the island will be the world's biggest nightclub UNVRS. But there is a lesser known side where you can visit the quieter, more authentic side - here is how. Serena Cook, a celebrity party planner, shared her own hidden gems including El Chiringuito and Macao Cafe. The Sun's senior Fabulous digital writer, Josie O'Brien, went to the Ibiza of the U and said it has way better vibes. Plus, why you should visit Ibiza in the winter. 3
