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British Airways extends voucher validity for trips disrupted by Covid-19 until September 2024
British Airways passengers who accepted vouchers for Covid-19 disrupted flights or holidays now have until September 2024 to use them, as the airline has extended their validity again for a further 12 months. Below we've got all you need to know about the extension... Read the full story here: British Airways extends…
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Wizzair - best time to book luggage
Hi, We are booked to fly with Wizzair in July and will need to take luggage with us. Their info page says a high season bag will be charged at £8.11-85.60 per flight/bag. At the moment when I go to add them to our flight they are showing as £85.50 - are they likely to go down in price if I leave if for a few weeks? Has…
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Have I been missold my holiday?
In March this year I booked a package holiday to Lanzarote with Lastminute.com. This was for a surprise 50th birthday for my partner. Upon arrival at Lanzarote ace airport, I set about finding a transfer to our accommodation (couldn't book transfer at time of booking) and was informed that in fact our accommodation was not…
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Easyjet baggage charges
The "new" Easyjet baggage charges are just bonkers. Unsure if other airlines are similar. Aberdeen to London return flights and add on a large cabin bag and it adds £80 on the total cost!!! So we sent a box, via DHL, 15kg, with a lot of our spare clothes that we would need for our trip within the UK. Did an overnight…
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Tinned tuna
Can I take a couple of tins of tuna into Spain in my checked in hold luggage? It's in spring water if that makes a difference. I have checked gov website, but as ever with the government of the day, it's not clear. TIA
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Pre Paid Travel Card Age 12?
Hi All, I'm hoping someone can help. My 12 year old is going on a school trip to Iceland in July and I'd like to get him a pre-paid travel card so that he doesn't have to carry a large amount of cash and can avoid the usual bank card transaction fees. I've looked at a few companies but I've not found any that don't have a…
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Agency Name Change & Refund Issues
2 here from the same booking! 1 - They (or me but I think they) got my name wrong on the flight booking and I can't change it which means Im losing £1300 on the flight as it stands. I'm still talking to the airline but it doesn't look hopeful. Does anyone have any idea how to get a name changed? It's from Rob to Robert but…
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Flight cancelled day before, then reinstated
Morning all, Today I was due to be on a Wizzair flight to a European destination, departing a UK airport. Yesterday, Wizzair emailed me to state that the flight was cancelled (no reason provided). I was offered 3 options, refund, wizzair 'credit' or rebooking. I opted for a refund as the dates did not work to rebook due…
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Cancelled Holiday
Hi, looking for advice. Booked a holiday with TUI for 4 adults 2 children. Leaving 18/05 - Return 29/05 Paid using credit card. On the 15/06 my DD (3yo) woke up with a rash, and we suspected chicken pox. We rang the GP and they advised that they wouldn't be able to see us, but the local pharmacist can diagnose and identify…
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Liverpool Airport - New Meet and Greet Car Parking
Has anybody used the new system at Liverpool Airport? Is it any good?
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Lastminute.com Travel Credit
Hi, Just joining the hundreds, if not thousands, of people waiting for a refund with lastminute.com of around £1300. I opted for travel credit as I was advised I would receive this quicker than a cash refund as I was hoping to rebook the flights ASAP before prices go up. Has anyone else chosen this option and how long did…
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Nationwide Flex Plus any good for overseas spending?
In the past I have used my Halifax Clarity Mastercard for overseas spending including ATM withdrawals, but having just looked on the Travel Cards section on MSE, I have seen the charge is around 28% until it's paid off! (we would plan to pay off in full at the next Direct Debit, but still, that'll be a certain number of…
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Travel insurance - cholesterol/BP
I have travel insurance through my Natiowide Flexplus account. I am not on any medication but I have annual blood tests as my cholesterol is 5.7, borderline high but no medication prescribed. Similarly my BP is borderline high, but no treatment prescribed by my GP. Is this something I would need to phone my insurers and…
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World cruise travel insurance
We are considering a once in a lifetime world cruise. I have a packaged bank account including travel insurance which will provide extra cover for the trip duration (140 days), our medical conditions and ages. They will also offer a top up for the valuation of the trip in case of cancellation, all of this at a reasonable…
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Airport fees!
Hello after a recent trip with Ryan air,I hadn’t flown for years,so assumed u turned up at the airport and checked in there.Me and my travel companion turned up 2 hours before the flight to check in,to be told we had needed to check in online and was too late to do that,and would be charged £55 each to check in!After…
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Additional Cancellation Travel Insurance
Hi, I'm booking a cruise/stay holiday to Australia in March 2025, 22 months time from now. I already have a rolling annual worldwide travel insurance, but this only covers £3000 for cancellation, so need a addon insurance to cover the rest. Everywhere I have tried only covers upto about 18 months ahead. All your…
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transport to and from jersey airport
Anybody know if there is a bus service from Jersey airport to St Brelades Bay? Taxi fare seems excessive for such a short trip.
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EU Travel insurance - couple living at separate addresses, one with health conditions
Hi all, My partner and I have booked to travel to Spain later this year. She has a medical condition that has been declared to her travel insurance she gets as part of First Directory (First Direct package bank account). However the T&Cs for this insurance, whilst does cover partners, this is only when they're living at…
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Pet Passport - France
We are shortly departing for France, the Dordogne area. I wondered if anyone had managed to obtain an EU pet passport in France without an accommodation address? I have heard that some vets have done it but it is all hush hush. We would have to use camp site address. We don't know anyone in France whose address we could…
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Animal Health Certificates (AHC) in London
Soon we are travelling to France with our furry four legged friend and need to obtain an Animal Health Certificates (AHC) but I am surprised by the cost vets are charging (circa £200). It seems a rather high cost for filling out the proforma document. I found cheaper alternatives outside of London but can't find anything…
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