News Tag: travel
March 15, 2010
Figures published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have revealed a severe decline in passenger numbers across UK airports in 2009.
According to the CAA, the UK's airports handled 7.4% fewer passengers in 2009 than in 2008 - marking the biggest drop since records began just after World War II.
It was also the first time levels have fallen two years ...
Passenger numbers in record slump at UK airports
by Kay Murchie
February 10, 2010
Brits travelling abroad this month have been encouraged to take out travel insurance by moneysupermarket.com.
The price comparison site said insurance for winter breaks is available for as little as £10 per week.
"Whether you're seeking sunshine in Spain or snow on the slopes, travel insurance is an essential item when planning any holiday and you should not leave home without ...
Be sure to insure winter break, warns moneysupermarket.com
by David Masters
January 20, 2010
Eurostar, the Cross-Channel rail service, has reported a rise in ticket sales and passenger numbers for the 2009 year.
The train service that links the UK to France and Belgium said sales totalled £675.5 million - a rise of 1.7% compared with 2008.
The service carried 1.2% more passengers in the year, with total traffic growing to more than 9 million ...
Eurostar sales rise despite Christmas travel disruption
by Kay Murchie
April 7, 2009
British holidaymakers are being misled into believing that a 'commission free' exchange means they are getting the best deal for their holiday money.
Online currency provider FairFX said many Brits are unaware that the exchange rate is just as important as the commission fee in determining how much of a foreign currency they're getting for their pound.
On the high street, ...
Beware the myth of ‘commission free’ exchange rates
by David Masters
Post Office and Nationwide cards best for international travel
by David Masters
