Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad

Airlines Are Cracking Down on ‘Gate Lice’ and Budget Flyers Should Care

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Airlines are using scanners and ticket checks to stop passengers from boarding out of turn, a move that could make gate crowds less chaotic for carry-on-heavy travelers.

Scotland’s Best Wild Swim Spots Just Got Ranked, So Your Summer Dip Can Be Less of a Guessing Game

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Scotland’s environment watchdog has released 2026 bathing water rankings for 89 monitored swim spots, with 47 rated excellent and three still classed as poor.

Glasgow Airport’s New Zurich Flights Give Budget Travellers a Direct Line to the Swiss Alps

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Edelweiss has launched a new direct route between Glasgow Airport and Zurich, giving Scottish travellers a twice-weekly summer link to Switzerland’s largest city and an easy jumping-off point for the Alps.

Frontier Airlines Launches Summer Travel Giveaway With Cancun Resort Stay and Zoo Experiences

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Families looking for a unique summer getaway now have a chance to win trips that combine travel, wildlife encounters, and family-friendly attractions. A new sweepstakes launched by American Humane Society and Frontier Airlines is offering several travel prizes, including a grand prize vacation to Cancun and additional trips to two of the United States’ most […]

Scottish Airports Break Passenger Records as Cheap European Trips Keep Filling Seats

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Scottish airports recorded their busiest first quarter on record in 2026, with more than 5.7 million passengers passing through terminals as short-haul European flights drove much of the growth.