Kirsty Wingate - Travel Counsellors

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

I’m proud to be part of Travel Counsellors, which has received a Kings Award for Enterprise 2026 in Innovation- recognising our unique approach which helps us collaborate, grow and care for customers even better.

25/10/2024

Another hour in bed tomorrow night

07/09/2024

Starting in the first half of 2025, passengers travelling from a number of countries, including the UK, will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter 30 EU countries.

Rest assured, your personal Travel Counsellor will be with you every step of the way, ensuring whatever changes may happen, all the details are taken care of.

Our Travel Counsellors really do care more than anyone else when it comes to booking your perfect holiday, so all you need to do is look forward to your next adventure!

14/07/2023

What wonderful news
Not just 1 award this year for Travel Counsellors but 3!!!!

Sustainability champion
Best agency to work for
Home working agency of the year.

So proud to be a Travel Counsellor and work alongside the best in the business.

06/04/2022

✈️ Manchester Airport ✈️

I know many of you are heading away for the Easter holidays and I'm sure you are concerned about the situation at Manchester Airport.

Unfortunately, there is no magic wand for the current issues and Fast Track purchases have been suspended.

Some airlines like Jet2 are offering Twilight Check-in for those flights departing early the next morning so you can drop your cases the evening before between 3-8pm, though check-in for most airlines is running OK.

The main issue is the staff shortages in security. However, passengers not knowing or following the rules is also adding to the issues.

There are a number of ways you can make the process run as smoothly as possible:

🔹 Ensure you arrive in plenty of time. I would suggest 3 to 3.5 hrs prior, longer for long haul flights.

🔹Ensure your hand luggage is packed correctly. No liquids, gels, lipsticks or pastes of any kind. If you have any they can be no more than 100ml and must be in a separate clear plastic bag. Have this ready beforehand.

🔹 Don’t wear belts or lots of metal jewellery, or remove them prior to security. Keep pockets empty wherever possible.

🔹 Don’t wear shoes with metal in the heels, trainers or soft shoes are best.

🔹 Phones, iPads, laptops, hairdryers, straighteners etc. have to go through separately so make sure they are easily accessible, or in your suitcase where possible.

🔹 Coats and jackets need to be removed, so get ready before you reach the security point.

🔹 There aren't any toilets when going through security so make sure you go before.

Things should improve in the coming weeks as they start to re-open T3 and recruit more staff.

In the meantime, be prepared, be patient and remember, the security staff on duty are doing their best in a bad situation.

Enjoy your holiday ☀️🍹✈️