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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
People are divided over plane passenger's life-saving nuts request
Dan Kelly has to be cautious when he's flying because of his severe nut allergy. In a video, posted to his TikTok account @_maycontain, Dan can be seen onboard an easyJet flight, asking the cabin crew whether it's okay to make an announcement to the whole plane to warn them the flight should be nut-free for his safety. In the clip, the flight attendant can be seen asking Dan whether he has an EpiPen - which he confirms he does - and where he's sitting. Dan captioned the video: 'I love it when flight attendants understand straight away. 'Surely people can go without nuts for a few hours if it could save someone's life! 'Honestly, I don't understand why some people still don't take food allergies seriously. 'If it were you or your child living with a life-threatening allergy, you'd hope others would show a bit more empathy and recognize just how serious it really is!' But, while most people were very sympathetic towards Dan, he revealed the video 'caused quite a stir' and he received some very negative comments from 'a few small-minded people who seem to have nothing better to do than try to provoke a reaction'. One of the comments was: 'I would make all people with allergies sit in a toilet the whole flight. So annoying as I love peanuts with my Gin and tonic.' Another added: 'One person shouldn't dictate what a plane load of people can and cannot eat.' A third passenger agreed: 'I'd be the first to open up a packet of peanut m&ms. Just because I can!' And another troll wrote: 'I always eat Snickers on planes. Nobody tells me not to eat.' But Dan took these negative comments in his stride and said: 'I think it really highlights just how much misunderstanding still exists around allergies even if it's just a small group of people, the lack of seriousness in society is still very real.'
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Holidaymakers rush to buy half price Antler cabin case 'perfect' for easyJet passengers
Shoppers have been praising the Antler case that "fits under seats" and "feels like top quality" The iconic British heritage brand Antler has been lauded by travel experts for striking "the sweet spot between affordable and aspirational," with their "lust-worthy" luggage that marries style with functionality. While Antler suitcases aren't exactly budget-friendly, the brand assures they're a long-term investment, featuring clever design, high-quality materials and a lifetime warranty. With the Antler Summer Sale now in full swing, savvy jet-setters can save up to 50% off on premium suitcases and cabin bags. One particularly impressive highlight of the sale is the Soft Stripe Underseat Cabin Case, that comes in a choice of black, blue, or green colourways. Originally priced at £130, this deceptively spacious case has been slashed to just £65. With dimensions of 45 x 35 x 20 cm, it's an ideal pick for travellers departing from UK airports being within the under-seat cabin bag allowances of major airlines, including budget favourites Ryanair and easyJet (although additional fees may be applicable). It's dimensions also allows passengers to dodge overhead storage charges with certain airlines. As always, passengers are advised to verify their baggage allowance prior to departure. The Soft Stripe Underseat Cabin Case is a sleek, compact solution for regular travellers. Crafted to slide effortlessly under most airline seats, it provides ample space for overnight essentials or brief weekend escapes, reports Derbyshire Live. As part of Antler's Soft Stripe range, the case is made from fully recycled, ultra-lightweight polyester. A standout feature is its double-layered front pocket, perfect for storing laptops and tablets, or keeping travel essentials within easy reach. Despite its slim profile, it boasts a robust structure that helps protect your belongings while on the move. It also features an adjustable four-stage handle, smooth-rolling inline wheels and a TSA-approved combination lock for added safety and security. For those needing extra space, the Soft Stripe Medium Case offers ample room without sacrificing style. Originally priced at £220, it's now up for grabs at just £132. While the Antler Underseat is a steal at £65, it might not meet everyone's travel requirements. Other highly-rated alternatives include the Samsonite Litebeam, currently on sale on Amazon with prices starting from £88.50 Another top choice is the Beis Mini Roller, a chic, compact cabin case lauded by savvy travellers. Although it retails at £193, many shoppers see it as a worthwhile investment, describing it as the "perfect size" and "surprisingly spacious." For a more budget-friendly option, the Nere Stori Cabin Case is a fabulous choice. Available in a range of striking colours, it has garnered an impressive 4.7 out of five-star rating from customers and is now available with up to 40% off selected styles. Customers who have snapped up the Soft Stripe Underseat are raving about it, giving it a stellar 4.8 out of five stars. One customer said: "After lugging heavy bags around with me for years, this under-seat case has been a game changer! Fits perfectly under seats (even budget airlines), looks great and has really helpful compartments. 10/10." Another added: " Beautifully made small under seat case which was perfect for my carry on luggage. Easy to pull around and the storage compartments are just perfect for everything I needed. So pleased that I bought this." A third shopper was particularly taken with the quality of the case, saying: "I tried an alternative brand recently, to use as an under-seat bag, but the adjustable handle broke after a single use. This bag is much better quality. As an added (unforeseen) bonus the adjustable handle is longer than on my previous case. I will no longer have to slightly stoop over when pulling it through the airport." One buyer described it as " perfect for under the seat on EasyJet and ideal for overnight stays," adding "should last a good number of years. Especially like the laptop compartment." While the majority of reviews are positively beaming, one traveller did highlight a small hiccup: "Well made and ideal for the cabin. Only one issue, when moving the zips around the corner of the bag, you sometimes have to manoeuvre carefully or it stops moving."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Must-visit foodie spots you can fly to from Manchester Airport with cheap flights
It's summer, and if you're looking for a new place to explore that offers plenty of culinary delights, look no further. Manchester Airport has rounded up some of the key spots all foodies should explore. From Tuscany to Singapore, there are plenty of places you can indulge in – let's take a look. Best foodie spots with flights from Manchester Airport Prices are correct at the time of writing. San Sebastian Flights: Fly to Bilbao with easyJet from £55pp return Manchester Airport said: 'This small coastal city in Spain's Basque region has made a name for itself in the world of gastronomy, with the highest concentration of Michelin star restaurants in the world. 'If you don't have the budget for fine dining every night though, try out the local pintxos bars – a Basque version of tapas. 'San Sebastian's Zurriola Beach, facing out into the North Atlantic with choppy waves, is one of Spain's best beaches for surfing.' To get to San Sebastian, it takes just over an hour from Bilbao. Tuscany Flights: Fly to Pisa with Ryanair from £49pp return The airport explained: 'Some of Italy's most famous gastronomic exports hail from this region, including pappardelle pasta, Florentine steak and Chianti wine – but you'll find favourites from across the country in the open-air eateries that line the streets of cities like Pisa and Florence. 'If you're looking for a quieter time away from the hustle, head to Montecatini Terme, a picturesque spa town outside Pisa beloved by celebrities including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Audrey Hepburn.' Lyon Flights: Fly to Lyon with easyJet from £56pp return Lyon is described as France's culinary capital, with 20 Michelin-starred restaurants, and is home to a number of famous chefs. Manchester Airport added: 'Rustic eateries are popular with the locals and you'll find plenty to get your mouth watering on a budget too, with hearty dishes like coq au vin complemented by local cheese and charcuterie among the best France has to offer.' Singapore Flights: Fly to Singapore with Singapore Airlines from £672pp return The airport said: 'Singapore is a melting pot of cultural influences from across Asia and beyond, with large Chinese, Indian, Southeast Asian and European communities living side by side – so it should be no surprise that its cuisine is something of a fusion of flavours. 'The city is well known for its 'hawker centres', which can be best described as indoor street food markets, with an eclectic mix on offer. Best sellers often include dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, chilli crab and fish ball noodles.' Mumbai Flights: Fly to Mumbai with IndiGo from £425pp return Manchester Airport said: 'The Gateway to India is a large triumphal arch on Mumbai's waterfront, but in many ways it's a metaphor for the city as a whole – and that makes Mumbai a great starting point for a tourist wanting to throw themselves into the world of authentic Indian food. 'People from across the country are drawn to Mumbai, the financial capital – and that means you can find markedly different cuisines here – from Keralan coconut milk-based curries, to Rajasthani thali and Punjabi and Kashmiri dishes, which often dominate the menus of Indian restaurants and takeaways in the UK.' New York City Flights: Fly to New York JFK Airport with Aer Lingus from £340pp return You can look forward to plenty of 'outstanding' food in the city that never sleeps. Manchester Airport said: 'You can find outstanding food here 24/7, with influences from communities that have settled over the past three centuries, from German and Italian to Mexican and Arabic recipes. 'New York's most famous dishes take these inspirations and create something original, however – like buffalo wings, cream cheese bagels, clam chowder and pastrami on rye. Manhattan's Lower East Side is considered the centre of the city's food scene.' Do I need travel insurance? Krakow Flights: Fly to Krakow with Ryanair from £62pp return Manchester Airport explained: 'Pierogi dumplings, kielbasa sausages with mustard, and Zurek soup, served in a hollowed out loaf of rounded bread, are all iconic Polish dishes and few cities do them better than Krakow. Its charming, cobblestoned Old Town is the perfect setting for sampling what Poland's culinary scene has to offer. 'The Jewish Quarter, which has been rebuilt and reinvigorated since the horrors of World War II, hosts restaurants and bakeries serving the traditional fare of the country's Jewish community – and many of these dishes, like jam-filled doughnuts and bagels, are now globally renowned after being introduced to the US by Polish Jewish immigrants. 'The factory of Oscar Schindler, made famous by Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, is at the heart of the Jewish Quarter and well worth a visit while you're here.' Recommended reading: 9 East Asian destinations you can fly directly to from Manchester Airport Manchester Airport to offer direct flights to 'best-kept secret' spot in 2026 Cheap last-minute summer holiday spots you can fly to from Manchester Airport The airport also suggests foodies should fly to Munich (easyJet flights from £78pp return), Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc from £210pp return or Istanbul with easyJet from £71pp return. Or head to Dubai with Emirates from £605pp return, or choose Thessaloniki with flights from £126pp return. How early should you arrive at Manchester Airport before a flight? The airport encourages passengers to arrive 'at least two hours' before their flight leaves. To get a more specific arrival time, the airport says passengers must follow the guidance issued by their airlines.
Sky News
3 days ago
- Sky News
Southend Airport partially reopens after plane crash which killed four people
Southend Airport has partially reopened days after a plane crash that killed four people. Flights to and from the airport in Essex had been suspended since Sunday afternoon when a medical transport aircraft crashed moments after taking off. A statement from the airport on Wednesday read: "London Southend Airport is today partially reopening for a small number of flights, following Sunday's tragic air accident and subsequent closure. "Four easyJet flights will land at London Southend Airport this evening (Wednesday 16 July). Eastern Airways will also operate an empty positioning flight. "Normal airline operations resume from the morning of Thursday 17 July." The crash saw a medical flight, chartered for a patient to be brought to the UK for treatment, come down within the airport boundary shortly after take off. 0:35 It is understood the patient had been dropped off and the 12-metre plane was bound for its base in the Netherlands. The four people who died were two male pilots, understood to be Dutch, a female nurse and a male doctor. Reports have named the nurse as Maria Fernanda Rojaz Ortiz, a 31-year-old German national originally from Chile, and the doctor as German national Dr Matthias Eyl, 46. "Our thoughts remain with the families and friends of those who tragically lost their lives on Sunday," the Southend Airport statement continued. "Throughout the course of this week, we have continued to support the air accident investigation team as they carry out their work." Essex Police said it had recovered three bodies on Tuesday, and the fourth was expected to be recovered "within the next 24 hours". The force added that it is working with the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB), which is involved in "victim recovery activities, examination of the wreckage and evidence gathering". One witness, who was at the airport with his wife and children, John Johnson, said he saw a "big fireball" exploding across the sky as the plane plunged "head first into the ground". The pilots had waved at his family moments earlier as they taxied the plane to the take-off position, he said.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Smell of ‘used socks' why BA flight made u-turn back to Gatwick
On Tuesday, 15 July, a British Airways flight (BA2203) from London Gatwick to Cancun was forced to return to the airport shortly after take-off due to a strong "smell of used socks" that caused dizziness among the crew. The Boeing 777 circled for approximately 30 minutes before landing safely back at Gatwick, where it was met by emergency services. British Airways confirmed a technical issue led to the diversion, apologised for the disruption, and provided passengers with overnight hotel accommodation before they re-boarded their flight the following morning. Minutes after the BA incident, an easyJet flight (EZY8520) from Funchal also requested a priority landing at Gatwick due to a suspected bird strike. The easyJet aircraft landed normally and was met by emergency services in line with procedures, purely as a precaution, with the airline stating that customer and crew safety is their highest priority.
