Top 3 Tips to Make the Most of Your Delayed Flights  

How to turn travel lemons into airport lemonade 

Nobody plans a holiday and thinks, “I hope my flight gets delayed.” Delayed flights sit firmly in the “less glamorous side of travel” category, somewhere between overpacked suitcases and accidentally booking a hotel room with a “partial sea view” that turns out to be one determined glimpse of water behind a car park. 

But here’s the thing: delays happen. Weather, technical checks, busy airports, air traffic, yadda yadda yadda. Modern travel is a wonderful thing, but sometimes it hiccups. But a delayed flight doesn’t have to derail your mood. 

At Lucusta Travel, we’re firm believers in making the most of every part of the journey - even the unexpected bits. So, next time you find yourself staring at a departure board that keeps changing from “On Time” to “Delayed”, here are our top three tips for turning frustration into something a little more positive.

Why Travel Insurance Might Be the Most Important Thing You Pack (Even if it’s the Most Boring) 

Ok, so this one is a hard one to write… 

Picture this… 

You’re halfway through your dream holiday. The cocktails are cold, the sunsets are perfect and life feels wonderfully carefree. Then suddenly — an accident. A fall by the pool or a diving incident. Or perhaps something happens before you’ve even boarded the plane such as a medical emergency, family crisis or unexpected surgery that means your long-awaited trip simply can’t happen. 

Short Haul vs Long Haul Travel: What’s the Difference and How to Make the Most of Both 

Whether you’re planning a quick city break or the trip of a lifetime across the globe, both types of travel – long haul and short haul - offer unique perks, challenges and preparation. Do you know which type of travel you prefer and what’s the difference other than the obvious amount of time spent on the plane flying? 

Here, we lift the hood (or should we say lift the wing!) and explain the difference of both short haul and long haul flying…buckle up! 

Slow Down, See More: Why Slow Travel Is the 2026 Travel Trend You Need to Know 

For decades, vacation culture has celebrated packing in as much as possible - 8 countries in 14 days, sunrise-to-midnight museum marathons, ticking off “must-see” landmarks like they were boxes on a to-do list. But something has shifted. In 2026, a new kind of traveller is emerging: one who doesn’t want to see more so much as want to feel more. (And take it from us, we’ve travelled the world and are dreaming up plans BTS to make this happen – slowing down and living somewhere else in the world whilst sharing it with your partner, your best friend, is the best way to feel more!)