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Ryanair Restores 60% of Flights in August

Ryanair Restores 60% of Flights in August

Ryanair has announced it has restored 60% of its normal flight schedule from 1 August. The budget-carrier resumed flights in June after the coronavirus pandemic grounded the majority of its fleet for almost 3 months.

EasyJet Increases Flights as Demand Grows

EasyJet Increases Flights as Demand Grows

EasyJet has increased its summer schedule due to growing demand and says it now expects to operate about 1,000 flights per day in August.

International Students Turn to Foodbanks

International Students Turn to Foodbanks

Hundreds of international students in the UK have no other option but to turn to food banks after losing part-time work and exhausting funding from their families overseas, many of whom in countries in the midst of their own outbreaks.

Ryanair Still Flying to Spain

Ryanair Still Flying to Spain

Budget EU airline Ryanair have announced it will continue flights in and out of Spain as normal, despite the reintroduction of a 14-day quarantine on arrivals from the country into the UK.

UK Reimposes Quarantine for Spanish Arrivals, What Next?

UK Reimposes Quarantine for Spanish Arrivals, What Next?

The UK government have swiftly imposed a new two-week quarantine policy for all arrivals from mainland Spain in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.

International Students in New Zealand Must Stay or Leave

International Students in New Zealand Must Stay or Leave

Thousands of international students in New Zealand may have to stay in the country over summer break as there are currently no quarantine plans in place for when they return from their home countries.

Half of International Students Likely to Cancel Studies in Europe if Classes Online

Half of International Students Likely to Cancel Studies in Europe if Classes Online

With many institutions announcing plans to move courses online in the coming months, students are understood to be seriously considering cancelling their placements.

No First-Year International Students at Harvard This Fall

No First-Year International Students at Harvard This Fall

A Dean of Harvard has told prospective international students they could not come to the university in the coming fall semester because the Trump administration has not changed immigration rules on online teaching.

Best Staycations in the UK

Best Staycations in the UK

Overseas flights may be ramping up again but there are undoubtedly still some of us who are cautious of getting on board. With that in mind, now may be the perfect time to consider a staycation in the UK.

Best Staycations in the USA

Best Staycations in the USA

While the surge in cases may deter many Americans from travelling abroad this year, we do believe a staycation in some states may just be the perfect alternative and by doing so you’re contributing to the tourism economy.

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Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Top Tips for being a Productive Student

Productivity at University is a challenge when you also want to enjoy your student days, having spontaneous nights out during the week, having a day out with friends or binge-watching Netflix all day when you have no seminars or lectures. Send My Bag have included our top tips for being productive at University, so that you can do what is needed done and still enjoy the fun part of University!

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13 Weird & Wacky Things That Are Banned Around the World

Discover 13 strange bans worldwide, from not flushing toilets after 10 p.m. in Switzerland to not having a picnic in Venice. It's essential to know local laws and customs, as some countries have unexpected restrictions on items that are legal elsewhere.

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

Why Athletes Choose Send My Bag for Competitions and Training

For athletes, every competition and training session is planned well ahead, however one area that can often cause headaches is luggage – especially bulky sports equipment. Here at Send My Bag, we’ve made sending luggage and big sports items as easy as possible.

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Top 5 Countries to Teach English Abroad

Finding a job teaching English abroad in 2024 should be on your to-do list! The question is which are the best? Some of which don’t even require you to have prior teaching experience.

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How to Avoid Lost Luggage when Travelling

To avoid lost luggage when travelling, take proactive steps using luggage tags, carrying essentials in your hand luggage, and tracking your bags. Here at Send My Bag, we're a reliable luggage courier service that lets you ship your bags ahead, avoid excess fees, and skip the baggage carousel.

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Best Cities to Move to in Spain

Spain is home to some of the most attractive and liveable cities and Send My Bag have put together a few of them in this blog.