Rob Staines Travel Expert 🏳️‍🌈

Travel Expert, Media Contributor, Radio Presenter. 20 years experience across travel sector. All views my own.

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Fun on set with this lovely bunch. Helping you with any travel queries you may have!
#ripoffbritain #TV #Travel #BBC @BBCOne

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Join us lot, tomorrow on @BBCOne at 10.45 for lots of #travel advice on Rip Off Britain Holidays!

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@jet2tweets is the latest holiday company to reassure customers no surcharges will apply this summer. Most UK #airlines have bought fuel already, known as hedging. My advice - book your holiday now with a UK/EU operator to secure a good deal, of which there are many! Don't wait!

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As of today EES has been fully implemented for entry to the Schengen Area for UK travellers. Not all countries are up and running and delays are prevalent in many destinations. Prepare for biometrics registered and continuation of passport stamping. Leave extra time #EES

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My mate and Travel Oracle, Simon Calder, had me on his @Independent Travel Podcast this week talking about queer travel. Have listen if you get a mo 👇🏽
#travel #podast @IndyTravel
https://t.co/tflwv97KE5

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Always fun filming with the THE #Travel Hero and true gent @SimonCalder 💜✈️

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#Airlines across #Asia - heavily dependant on Middle East supplied jet fuel - are cancelling/reducing schedules and adding surcharges as prices soar. #UK airlines have hedged to weather the storm and currently unaffected by price rises for now ✈️

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#airindia #aviation #avgeek #flightreview

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AV geek review mode: ON ✈️
Tried Air India’s new short-haul Premium Economy - Plenty of legroom, three delicious hot meal choices (with proper cutlery!), warm service, cosy blankets on request. And the best bit - an actual inflight mag!👇🏽 https://t.co/EgIPnVKFDv

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Closed for over 10 hours, @LGAairport has reopened after the tragic Air Canada Express plane collision with a firefighting truck on landing. Delays and cancellations are expected - passengers advised to check with their #airline.
#aircanada

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Dubai international Airport announces the gradual resumption of flights. Check your flight status with your operating #airline as cancellations are expected

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@DubaiAirports suspends #flights after a drone attack on a nearby fuel tank. #Airlines urging passengers not to make their way to the airport. Many incoming flights are currently diverted. Await instructions from your airline if you have imminent travel

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@9qatarairways @9qatarairways you are a FAKE ACCOUNT set up to scam vulnerable travellers.

**DO NOT RESPOND, FOLLOW OR TWEET @9qatarairways **

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@emirates - resumed operations, passengers with confirmed bookings for today head to #Dubai airport

@etihad - limited flights schedule to key destinations. Only head to airport with confirmed booking.

@qatarairways - scheduled flights suspended. Operating relief flights only

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Limited flights with other airlines already operating

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Abu Dhabi #airspace set to tentatively reopen as @etihad resumes a limited schedule to keep destinations. Passengers are urged to await contact and not go to the #airport. Meanwhile @qatarairways has moved operations to Oman in a bid to repatriate passengers
#MiddleEast

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UK Government has announced it will operate it's first rescue flight from the #MiddleEast. 130,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the region. The flight will depart Muscat in Oman in the coming days. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable

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Limited movement of #flights in the Middle East yesterday but thousands remain stranded. I'll shortly be on @BBCRadioLondon with the latest

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@emirates are planning to operate a small number of flights from Dubai International Airport this evening. Do not go to the #Airport unless you are directly contacted by the #airline. Watching this closely...

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Thousands of #flights cancelled as Middle East airspace remains shut. Whilst #airports like #Dubai hope to reopen later today the situation remains dynamic.

If travelling back to UK/EU on a UK/EU airline you must be provided an alternative flight + accomodation whilst waiting