Tips to Avoid Lost Luggage

Do you know the procedure for approaching the airlines if your luggage is lost, delayed or damaged?  If not, take a couple of minutes to view this very good ‘Which?’ video: 

Tips to avoid losing luggage on airlines:

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Lost Luggage is Not Funny!

…Or is it?  Comedian Rhod Gilbert does a great job of making light of a situation that could potentially be a real life travel nightmare:

It is always an anxious time, jostling for position at the baggage carousel and watching…

France – Strikes and Travel Disruption Continue

It is all over the news so those with travel plans should already be aware of the industrial action and protests in France over pension reform.

Disruption to flights and rail services is ongoing and many flights have been cancelled.

Roads…

Travel Insurance – Lost Property & Luggage Auctions

Items we tend to lose on our travels may include an eclectic mix ranging from expensive gadgets (iPods, mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras) to the sentimental (tatty teddy, Barbie, Upsy Daisy, transformer) to practical (false teeth, medicine, travel documents) and even…

France/Belgium Strikes & Travel Woes from 11 Oct

Industrial action in Belgium is planned for Monday 11 October, 2010.  According to Eurostar the strike will not affect its services or international trains.  Local train services may be affected on Monday, however, so travellers should check nearer the time…

Feeling Taxed? Getaway!

Judging by reports and feedback we receive there are a lot of great off-peak travel deals out there at the moment just waiting to be snapped up – so better hurry!

A good reason to book now is to avoid…

Ski Equipment on Flights

One expense that is often forgotten when planning a wintersports holiday budget is whether an airline charges extra for carrying ski equipment; some do and some don’t. 

Most airlines do charge to carry sports equipment, so check their luggage information carefully before…

Dreaming of Snow Yet?

With summer holiday memories fading from our minds, it’s time to start planning a winter break or ski trip. 

Booking well in advance is often the best way to secure a good deal, and booking early for busy school half-term and…

Tax Refund on Unused Ticket

With Air Passenger Duty (APD) scheduled to rise yet again in November 2010, the tax paid on an unused airline ticket may be well worth any time spent claiming a refund.  

It appears that many travellers are either unaware that they…

Flights – Tax Hike Coming

From November 1, 2010 a family of four flying economy class to New Zealand will pay an increased total Air Passenger Duty (APD) of £340 (currently £220).  The same flights in other classes will pay a whopping £680 in tax (currently £440). 

A family…