Border Security Act and “earned settlement” take centre stage in Immigration Advice Authority’s January 2026 bulletin
Belgian rail strike and network faults cause fresh Eurostar delays for U.K.–Europe travellers
Heathrow scraps 100-ml liquid rule after completing £1 billion CT-scanner upgrade
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London City Airport becomes next UK hub to lift liquid limits with new CT scanners
London City Airport has activated CT X-ray scanners, removing the 100-ml liquid cap and the need to unpack electronics. The upgrade is a major boon for the airport’s predominantly business-travel clientele, cutting average security times and aligning LCY with other UK hubs that have already adopted CT technology.
Wizz Air files with US regulators to launch low-cost UK–US flights
Wizz Air has formally asked the US Department of Transportation for permission to fly between the UK and the US. If approved, the ultra-low-cost carrier could re-introduce cut-price transatlantic tickets, intensifying competition and offering corporate travel buyers a cheaper—if more basic—option for staff moves and short-term assignments.
Points failure disrupts rail links to Heathrow, causing evening delays for flyers
A points failure on 26 January blocked rail lines serving Heathrow, cutting Elizabeth Line access to Terminal 5 and halving Heathrow Express frequency. Passengers faced up to 30-minute delays and were advised to use the Piccadilly Line or allow extra travel time, highlighting the need for contingency buffers in corporate itineraries.
Ryanair warns UK passengers to check in early ahead of 30-minute system shutdown
Ryanair will take its website and app offline for 30 minutes in the early hours of 28 January, preventing online check-in. UK passengers are urged to complete check-in before the blackout to avoid airport fees and possible queueing, an important heads-up for corporate travel managers with staff on dawn departures.