Braga is quickly stepping out of the shadows of Lisbon and Porto, offering visitors a captivating mix of Roman ruins, ornate Baroque churches, and a booming creative scene—all with thinner crowds. As Portugal’s 2025 Capital of Culture, Braga’s unique blend of heritage and modern arts is winning over those looking for genuine discovery.
Jet2’s flight from Alicante to Manchester was forced to divert to Barcelona after passengers became unruly, causing significant delays. Police met the aircraft on arrival, and travelers were eventually sent on to their original destination amidst growing worries over disruptive behavior on planes.
A major disruption hit air travel as a fire at Heathrow Airport's power facility forced an American Airlines flight to make an unexpected return. The incident led to over 1,350 flight diversions and triggered passenger frustration worldwide as airlines like American, Delta, and United scrambled to accommodate affected travelers with travel waivers.
A travel alert has been issued for the picturesque island of Santorini in Greece amid increased seismic activity. The advisory, backed by both local authorities and the UK's Foreign Office, urges visitors to exercise caution and stay informed. Amidst the ongoing tremors, which have peaked at a 4.8 magnitude, schools will close, and certain ports including Ammoudi and Fira are off-limits. Measures are in place due to the convergence of tectonic plates in the region.
