All news by author: Nigel Thompson

Three British Airways cabin crew members have said why they chose to take up a new career at 38,000ft later in life, as the airline sees 20% of new recruits aged 50 or over

British Airways' latest short-haul Airbus A321neo aircraft is now in service with all-new UK-made leather economy and business seats

Now that the coronavirus pandemic is behind us, we can again head to the Norwegian Fjords or further afield to the likes of Spain, France, the Canaries and Madeira, into the Mediterranean, the Baltic and more

Flying in commercial aircraft is inherently safe as the industry is hugely regulated, pilots and cabin crew are highly trained, says The Mirror's travel editor Nigel Nelson

From tusk till dawn - Safaris, rainforest, wife tests… Kenya is fascinating and friendly says Nigel Thompson

Almost half (47%) of holidaymakers plan to visit a new city or resort this year according to travel association ABTA - and with Brits going booking crazy this weekend here are the insiders' top picks

Give our travel quiz a go with questions on capital cities, general knowledge, cruise secrets and plenty more - let us know how you get on in the comments

A stay at the five-star Rixos Premium Dubrovnik, Croatia, comes with gorgeous sea views, a fantastic choice of food options and it's an easy walk to the historic UNESCO listed Old Town and its Game of Thrones fan sights

Over the next 12 months UK travellers are increasingly planning to jet off for overseas beach and city breaks in May, June and October due to the cost of living squeeze and increasingly hot summers

Absolutely nobody will be surprised this happened on a bank holiday Monday when 3,049 flights were due to depart UK airports, and a further 3,054 flights scheduled to arrive

Greece wildfires affecting Rhodes and Corfu have seen the likes of TUI, easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 cancelling flights and holidays - but check your holiday booking for a crucial bit of information

The British Travel Awards 2023 take place later this year and you can already cast your votes for your favourites - and you could win a free holiday in the process

Cheap holiday deals to Spain, Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Portugal, Mexico, and even the Maldives if you're after bargain getaways for the summer holidays in 2023

Inside Ambassador Cruise Line's new cruise ship Ambition as it launches in Newcastle - the British brand is already looking to acquire a third cruise ship

A cruise up the River Danube from Budapest to Bavaria on adults-only TUI Skyla takes in spectacular scenery, monks' wine, mighty locks, a ‘UFO Bridge’ and a cathedral organ with 17,774 pipes.

Trips to Egyptian hotspots such as Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo are much cheaper now than a year ago thanks to the British proud surging 73% against the Egyptian pound

Best new cruise ships for 2023 with new ships from Marella Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Norwegian Cruise Line, Ambassador Cruise Line, P&O Cruises and Royal Caribbean International

The Mirror has teamed with British Airways to compile a fascinating diary of G-XLEG’s flying schedule of around 56,500 miles and 108 hours and 16 minutes in the skies in one week in December

There are more than 50 tunnels on the country’s 2,000-plus miles of waterways, ranging in length from just 25 yards to more than three miles, and you can boat through most of them

Meet the 10 Tourism Superstar 2023 finalists as we celebrate the staycation heroes who've gone that extra mile - and you can cast your vote for who you think deserves to win