Cost Dilemma of Travelling During School Holidays
Unfortunately, it is difficult to travel during term time, but that is the most economical time to go. Research conducted by Santander indicates that the average family travelling abroad during school...
View ArticleNew controversy heats up over rail ticket pricing
At a time when Liberal Democrats have been called out for backing off their pledge to end above inflation pricing on railway fairs, consumer advocate group Which? is campaigning for clearer pricing...
View ArticleConsumer Focus issuing super complaint on high cost of holidays
One of the latest injustices which Consumer Focus is tackling is in regards to the high cost of foreign exchange as British travellers prepare to go abroad on holidays. It is reported that today they...
View ArticleTo protect jobs government cuts duty on flights
Duties on flights departing the Irish Republic are traditionally lower than those on flights from Northern Ireland so the government has cut duties to foster competition. Amidst fears that Northern...
View ArticleFewer Brits taking foreign holidays
Because of the tragic state of the economy, polls show that more than a half million Britons are sacrificing foreign holidays in an effort to conserve money. According to statistics, the number of...
View Article24 holiday companies went bust in 2011
Although claims were paid out in the amount of approximately £26 million this year when 24 travel firms went bust, it was not a repeat of 2010 when there were 239 travel firms which became insolvent....
View ArticleRise in rail fares in effect
Just one day into the New Year and as expected, the rise in rail fares has gone into effect causing the average ticket to increase by approximately 5.9 percent and some season tickets have risen by...
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Post-Olympic Tourism Boost Alive and Well in Britain
When recent figures indicated a one percent drop in the number of visitors to the UK following the 2012 Olympic Games, the travel industry panicked. New figures, however, indicate that spending amongst...
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National Rail: Nearly One Third of UK Trains Behind Schedule
Almost a third of UK trains run behind schedule, according to new punctuality data from Network Rail. On certain routes, over half of all trains run behind schedule for the majority of their operation....
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Chinese Airlines Will Triple Operations in Next 20 Years
American aerospace company Boeing believes that China’s airlines will triple the size of their fleet within twenty years as the world’s second largest economy sees continual growth in its travel...
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UK Reduces China Visa Requirements to Encourage Tourism
Chinese visitors to the UK can enjoy relaxed visa regulations that would eliminate a great deal of paperwork. Chancellor George Osborne announced changes to Chinese visitor and business visas during a...
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Virgin Atlantic Struggles With Poor Domestic Ticket Sales
Since starting earlier this year, Virgin Atlantic’s domestic service has failed to meet many of its goals. The Little Red service, which offers routes between Manchester, Edinburgh, London, and...
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Cost of Rail Travel on the Rise, According to CPI Stats
Rail travel is becoming more expensive than ever before, both in real terms and in comparison to wages, statistics from the Office of Rail Regulation indicate. Walk-on passengers are now paying as much...
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Commuters Hit With 2.8% Rail Fare Increase
Some commuters could spend almost £5,000 per year travelling to and from work, a new campaign from shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh claims. Rail fares will increase by 2.8% this Thursday in order...
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Qantas Credit Rating Cut to ‘Below Investment’
Australian airline Qantas suffered a damaging financial blow this week as financial ratings firm Moody’s reduced its credit rating to ‘below investment’. The airline had previously issued a warning...
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Holidays Could Take Up to 10 Years to Pay Off, Survey Shows
A new survey by TotallyMoney.com has found that holiday spenders in the UK will put 8% more of their bills on their credit card, racking up an astounding £9 billion collectively. The increase means...
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Saudi Arabia Increases Maldives Investment
The Maldives, a tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is attracting an incredible amount of foreign investment from Saudi Arabia. Earlier this year, the Crown Price of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin...
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Quentin Wilson releases industry first Car Warranty Video Guide
TV motoring expert and former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has taken a bold step to revolutionise the used car warranty market with his service and maintenance plan from Warrantywise. His...
View ArticleSamsonite Lite-Locked Cubelite Suitcase
Luggage Superstore, the UK’s premier vendor of Samsonite cases, is launching its promotion of the new Lite-Locked product. The product is being introduced with a 20% discount offer, so don’t hang...
View ArticleThomas Cook suffers from external shocks
A business is always subjected to conditions and events in the outer environment. Political decisions, international crisis, economic issues and legal implications, may all take a toll on a business’s...
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