travel insurance

Thousands stranded as budget airline goes bust

Rebecca Atkinson — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:49:01 +0100

Thousands of holidaymakers have been left stranded after budget airline Zoom went into administration.

The firm suspended all flights yesterday evening (28 August), with all aircraft grounded. It blames the crippling cost of crude oil, claiming this has added around $50 million to annual operating costs.

Get your holiday finances sorted

bill — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:38:30 +0100

Going on holiday is a chance to relax and unwind. But in order to make your trip as stress-free as possible, it pays to prepare ahead. Rebecca Atkinson explains how to find the right travel insurance for you and get the best possible deal on your travel money.

Are green deals a gift or a gimmick?

Chris Thomas — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:39:56 +0100

There are two major global topics on everyone's lips at the moment: the credit crunch and the environment.

Enjoy a worry-free getaway with the right travel insurance

Chris Thomas — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:32:25 +0100

If you’re busy leafing through holiday brochures planning a well-deserved break, then remember there is more to preparing for a trip than just packing your suitcase. It’s also vital to check you have travel insurance before jetting off.

Enjoy your holiday without breaking the bank

Chris Thomas — Fri, 30 May 2008 15:54:58 +0100

Rising everyday costs and the reduced availability of credit is causing households across the UK to rein in their spending, but the annual summer getaway is one expense many of us are not prepared to forgo.

M&S to launch holiday money cashpoints

Rebecca Atkinson — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:56:33 +0100

Marks & Spencer is to launch commission-free euro and dollar cash machines in 40 of its UK stores.

British Airways passes rising oil costs onto passengers

Rebecca Atkinson — Thu, 29 May 2008 15:06:09 +0100

British Airways passengers will have to pay up to £60 more to fly after the airline announced it is to increase fuel surcharges on all tickets.

The change, which will come into effect from 3 June, has been blamed on soaring oil prices.

Holidaymakers targeted by bogus holiday clubs

Rebecca Atkinson — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:23:17 +0100

Holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned not to fall victim to bogus holiday club scams that cost Brits millions of pounds each year.

Holidaymakers hit by foreign usage charges

Rebecca Atkinson — Mon, 19 May 2008 10:54:10 +0100

Holidaymakers face a penalty up to 3% every time they use their credit and debit cards abroad as foreign usage charges get more expensive.

Figures from data provider Moneyfacts show that while most credit and debit card providers used to charge customers around 2.75% for making purchases abroad, rates are now creeping upwards.

A third of people ripped off by online airplane tickets

Rebecca Atkinson — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:40:57 +0100

A third of people who buy airline tickets online are being ripped off by incorrect pricing and other "unfair practices", the European Union has warned.

EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva says that airlines, tour operators and price comparison websites are misleading their customers through false advertising and “unfair practices”.

A European-wide investigation unveiled “serious and persistent” problems with ticket sales across the airline industry.

"It is unacceptable that one in three consumers going to book a plane ticket online is being ripped off or mislead and confused", says Kuneva. “My message to industry is clear, act now or we will act.”