An Xray machine which produces ''naked'' images of passengers has been introduced at Manchester Airport enabling staff to instantly spot any hidden weapons or explosives.

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Ryanair could embark on its biggest free seat giveaway ever over the coming days in a major PR offensive to counter a BBC Panorama exposé.

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We list 20 ways from airport parking to terrible food in which we all suffer for the sake of a summer holiday.

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See pictures from Engelberg in Switzerland one of the first Alpine ski resorts to experience heavy snowfall this season.

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A threehour flight from Gibraltar became a 15hour "journey from hell" after three medical emergencies a technical fault and a strike by air traffic control.

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The recent spike in domestic tourism this summer masks a serious decline in the number of holidays taken at home according to new research.

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Recent reader feedback includes: Baedeker travel guides and Leipzig; potteries in StokeonTrent and online hotel booking.

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The ecofriendly holiday company Responsibletravel.com says offset schemes hinder attempts to reduce worldwide carbon emissions.

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Nearly half of British travellers rely on professional travel guidebooks when choosing a hotel.

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A roundup of the week's travel news including a rise in the number of Britons taking the train to Europe.

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A growing number of Britons are taking career breaks in an attempt to escape the economic downturn according to new figures.

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Road signs should use metric measurements as well as imperial the Department for Transport has suggested.

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The Royal Horticultural Society and National Picture Gallery have emerged as the big winners of Britain's 'staycation summer' a survey has found.

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Heathrow airport has been voted the worst airport in the world according to a global poll of airline passengers.

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Drivers face severe disruption today as an estimated 15 million cars take to the roads in the biggest holiday exodus of the year so far motoring organisations warned.

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Almost two thirds of the world's airlines plan to increase the number of charges levied on passengers according to new research.

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Mountainlovers wanting to pick up a few tips from a great climber are being offered the chance to trek up some of the world's most famous peaks with Sir Chris Bonington.

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Arirport security staff who passed a handbag through an x ray scanner discovered a live chihuahua hidden inside.

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Recent reader feedback includes: more views on stressful travel in Britain; and ski resorts with reliable snow.

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Norovirus cases are increasing claims a leading law firm while cruise lines and hotels are not doing enough to follow guidelines.

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A fond farewell from Telegraph Travel to Drew Foster the chairman of Travel Connections who died last week.

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A roundup of the week's travel news including a transatlantic uturn and more criticism for Heathrow Airport.

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