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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Dad makes baby 'apologise' to plane passengers 'for what she put them through'
After landing in Atlanta from London, dad Joseph was filmed cradling his baby daughter Ava who started smiling at all passengers disembarking - and her mum filmed the adorable moment A dad made his five-month-old baby"apologise" to plane passengers "for what she put them through" on a long-haul flight. Adorable footage shared on social media shows dad Joseph cradling baby Ava after leaving the aircraft when they landed in Atlanta, Georgia, from London, England. The little girl can be seen smiling as other passengers disembark and looks at them as they walk past with their luggage. The clip, shared by Ava's mum Hannah Chestnut, went viral on Instagram. On top of the video, the mum wrote: "We told her she had to apologise for everyone face-to-face for what she put them through on that flight." READ MORE: Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, TUI and BA rules for bringing babies on flights But Hannah, who is originally from the UK, said Ava "actually did surprisingly well on the flight." The proud mum also has another daughter - Ava's twin - and said that she and Joseph have decided to travel with their babies instead of being "deterred" by their age. Talking to Newsweek, Hannah said her daughters had not been "too fussy" on the plane, but since Ava "kept kept smiling at all the other passengers as they got off the plane" while the family waited for their pram, she decided to film it as if the girl was apologising to everyone who passed by. The mum said: "Ironically, on the flight right after the one we got off of in the video, Ava was super loud and upset, so that was the flight we actually should've filmed the video after!" After she posted the video on her Instagram account The Mum Crew, where she has more than one million followers, Hannah received many encouraging comments from other people. "I'll never apologise for a baby being a baby," one wrote. Another joked: "She looked at everyone like 'and I'll do it again, watch this.'" Someone else said: "With that cute face... No apologies needed." One more added: "I'll never be mad at a baby for crying. A kid that should know better is one thing, but an actual baby is gonna cry." But others were less impressed as one person commented: "Saying this as a new mum of a 4-month-old… NOBODY cares about your baby. Let them board the plane without you bothering them for social media attention." A viewer said: "What is it with parents thinking everyone wants to look at their baby." Responding to the reactions she received online, Hannah said: "It's been so fun to see the video go viral." She added: "We never expected such a silly moment to reach so many people so quickly."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Woman's incredible travel hack saves her £70 after easyJet tried to charge for cabin bag
A thrifty easyJet passenger has revealed the hilarious - and slightly sweaty - way she avoided paying a £70 baggage fee at the airport. Bee Solman, 31, from Bristol, and her partner Ben, 32, had flown from Bristol Airport to Murcia International Airport, near Torrevieja in Spain, on 20 April. The couple had forked out £280 for return flights, as well as additional charges for their preferred seats on the plane. However, when the pair queued at the gate, they were subject to a baggage check - and soon found Ben's bag did not meet the airline's carry-on requirements. As they struggled to stuff the bag into the luggage sizer, they were told by staff they'd have to shell out a further £70 to bring it onboard. 'We got unlucky because the staff picked us out randomly to check our bags,' Bee told Luxury Travel Daily. 'My bag fit in the sizer fine but Ben's didn't, even when we tried to squeeze it in. They said we'd have to pay £70 but I wasn't paying that. Flying gets expensive when the extra bits start racking up.' With little time and an unwelcome charge looming, Bee, a full-time nanny, came up with a clever plan. Dashing to the toilet for a quick outfit change, she soon emerged wearing two tops, a denim jacket - and seven pairs of trousers. Meanwhile, Ben layered up in two pairs of shorts, a T-shirt, three shirts, and even stashed his laptop mouse in his pocket. Bee claims that staff at the gate found the trick hilarious and let her board the flight on 20 April – though they warned the pair not to try it again. Bee said: 'We went back to the gate and they took a photo of us and said we'd go viral. 'She said it's fine for now but we'd have to pay next time. When we got on the plane, I took it all off and put it back in the bag. I wore them from the airport to the plane. It was ridiculous. ' Once on board, Bee discreetly removed her layers and repacked them into her hand luggage. Bee joked: 'One woman said "You look lighter than when you got on." The trousers were thin so it just looked like I had thick trousers on. I'll be doing it again if I need to.' EasyJet has been approached for comment. It comes as a new travel hack for those looking to avoid splashing out on cabin baggage fees when flying is going viral online - and all that's needed is a common travel accessory. In a video on TikTok, Nina Edwine (@nina_edwine) shared her ingenious trick to stuff an empty neck pillow with items that would otherwise force her to pay for additional baggage. And despite the small size of the travel pillow, Nina was able to pack in 10 items of clothing, including a bra, tops and a dress.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Mum on Benidorm holiday left 'petrified' after teenagers invaded her hotel room
Becca Farley was on holiday with her partner and two young children in Benidorm, Spain, when she caught two teenagers in her room on the last night of their break A mum-of-two has sounded the alarm for holidaymakers after a distressing incident at a Spanish hotel where her room was unexpectedly invaded. Becca Farley, 27, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, was enjoying a getaway in Benidorm with her family when she encountered intruders in their accommodation. The family had shelled out £2,500 for their week-long retreat. On their final evening, amidst hotel notices about an impending power outage, Becca headed to their room to charge mobile phones ahead of their journey back. She recounted the unsettling moment: "As I got in the lift these two teenagers got in the lift with me and just pressed my floor level. I honestly didn't think anything of it because there's five rooms per floor, so I just assumed they were going to one of them." Have you had a holiday go wrong? Email webtravel@ READ MORE: easyJet tried to charge woman £70 for bag, so she put on seven pairs of trousers However, the situation took a turn when the youths exited the lift before her and made a beeline for her room, which was propped open with a shoe. Initially confused, Becca thought she had got off on the wrong floor, but she quickly realised that wasn't the case. "It happened all quite quickly and they just strolled straight into my room," she said. Becca decided to follow them inside and confront them. "But I just didn't really think and went straight into the room and shouted 'What are you doing in my room? Get the f*ck out, get the f*ck out, get the f*ck out'." Thankfully, the teenagers did. Yet, the ordeal hadn't ended—the youth hammered on the door shortly after while Becca remained barricaded inside. "I was absolutely petrified," she confessed. "I know it sounds silly and people have said you should have done this, you should have locked them in the room, you should have decked them but at that moment I think it was just that invasion of privacy. This is supposed to be your safe place when you are away, you're away from home, we don't travel all that often so we were really shaken." That night was sleepless for Becca; every sound made her jolt with anxiety. "If it had happened earlier on in the week we would have flown home." Despite being accused of scaremongering by some, she insists it's not about deterring travel or singling out a particularly destination as being dangerous. "A lot of people have said we were scaremongering people not to go away, not at all. We will certainly go on holiday again, it's not a case of us never going abroad again but I think it's just having that awareness that if you are a lone woman, please be careful," she added. "I'm very lucky that I'm OK but I think it's just a case of having your wits about you a bit more. When you go on holiday you tend to relax and become a little bit naive to these situations. "Obviously keep your valuables safe. I know some people say don't use the safes, we personally lock all of ours and padlock them in our suitcases. I think it's just a case of having your wits about you and knowing not to get comfortable in somewhere you've never been before." Despite her intention to continue her travels, Becca admitted she will adopt more stringent security measures. "I'm considering getting a webcam that you can put in your room next time we go away. I will carry on locking my stuff away. I would never take the kids away on my own. I certainly wouldn't have cleaners in my room ever again, not to say it definitely was them but they have access to your room. I don't know if I would feel comfortable going up to a room on my own again."
Daily Record
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Loganair flight heading to Edinburgh diverted after pilot declares mid-air-emergency
The aircraft was set to land in Edinburgh but was diverted to Manchester after the alarm was raised. An flight heading towards Edinburgh has been forced to divert after declaring a mid-air emergency. Loganair flight LM324 issued a squawk 7700 code as it headed for the capital after taking off from Southampton shortly before 1pm on Wednesday. The aircraft was set to land in Edinburgh around 1.55pm but was diverted to Manchester after the alarm was raised. The nature of the incident is currently unknown. A flight tracker map showed the plane travelled up past the Midlands before looping towards Liverpool and landing safely at Manchester Airport. It comes after an Edinburgh-bound easyJet flight declared an emergency shortly after take-off due to a "bird strike" on Sunday evening. Flight EZY3294 departed Geneva Airport in Switzerland before flight data confirmed it issued a squawk 7700 code - indicating a general emergency. The flight circled around just outside Geneva and returned to the Swiss city airport before being cancelled by the airline. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Flight information on easyJet's online tracker confirmed the jet struck a bird which led an an aircraft default that 'could not be resolved', with a replacement flight yet to be confirmed according to FlightRadar24. The airline wrote: "We're sorry that your flight has been cancelled. This is due to a bird strike that led to an aircraft default that could not be resolved. "We understand that this will be disappointing news and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make new plans, so here's everything you need to know about what to do next. "The disruption to your flight is outside of our control and is considered to be an extraordinary circumstance." It is understood passengers were given the option to select a new flight for free, request an easyJet voucher for the full value of the ticket or request a refund. An easyJet spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that flight EZY3294 from Geneva to Edinburgh on 15 June was cancelled due to a bird strike shortly after take-off. The pilot took the decision to return to Geneva in line with our procedures and performed a routine landing. Emergency services attended the aircraft on arrival as a precautionary measure only and all passengers disembarked normally into the terminal. 'While this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience this will have caused and we did all we could to minimise the impact for our customers. We provided options to rebook onto the next available flight or receive a refund, as well as hotel accommodation and meals for those who required them. 'The safety of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers' guidelines."
Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Pilot of Edinburgh-bound flight declares mid-air emergency before being diverted
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info An Edinburgh-bound flight declared a mid-air emergency on Wednesday afternoon. Flight LM324, operated by Loganair, issued a squawk 7700 code as it headed for the capital after taking off from Southampton on June 18, reports The Scottish Sun. The aircraft was set to land in Edinburgh around 1.55pm after taking off at 12.56pm. The nature of the incident is unknown at this time. The plane landed safely in Manchester after being diverted. Loganair has been approached for comment. On Monday, June 16, we reported an Edinburgh-bound easyJet flight declared an emergency shortly after take-off due to a "bird strike" on Sunday evening. Flight EZY3294 departed Geneva Airport in Switzerland before flight data confirmed it issued a squawk 7700 code - indicating a general emergency. The flight circled around just outside Geneva and returned to the Swiss city airport before being cancelled by the airline. Flight information on easyJet's online tracker confirmed the jet struck a bird which led an an aircraft default that 'could not be resolved', with a replacement flight yet to be confirmed according to FlightRadar24. The airline wrote: "We're sorry that your flight has been cancelled. This is due to a bird strike that led to an aircraft default that could not be resolved. "We understand that this will be disappointing news and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to make new plans, so here's everything you need to know about what to do next. "The disruption to your flight is outside of our control and is considered to be an extraordinary circumstance." It is understood passengers were given the option to select a new flight for free, request an easyJet voucher for the full value of the ticket or request a refund. An easyJet spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that flight EZY3294 from Geneva to Edinburgh on 15 June was cancelled due to a bird strike shortly after take-off. The pilot took the decision to return to Geneva in line with our procedures and performed a routine landing. Emergency services attended the aircraft on arrival as a precautionary measure only and all passengers disembarked normally into the terminal. 'While this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience this will have caused and we did all we could to minimise the impact for our customers. We provided options to rebook onto the next available flight or receive a refund, as well as hotel accommodation and meals for those who required them. 'The safety of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and easyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all manufacturers' guidelines."
