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Passengers who have booked certain short-haul flights with British Airways taking off from 11 January next year may want to pack some extra snacks after the airline announced it will no longer be providing complimentary food and drink.

New US visa waiver rules mean 100,000s of Brits now need a new passport to visit the US, and many have been caught out as a result, with some missing flights or even forced to cancel their trip. Here's how to check your passport, what to do if you've not got an e-passport and what your rights are if you've been turned back.

Hundreds of thousands of UK passport holders may no longer be able to fly to the USA under the ESTA visa-waiver scheme following a change in the rules, figures obtained by MoneySavingExpert.com under the Freedom of Information Act reveal. If you’re affected, here’s what you need to know and what you can do.

Thorpe Park is to release a further 4,000 12p tickets to those who missed out last month after a technical fault meant the theme park's high-profile ticket promotion started earlier than advertised. However, you'll need to have actually entered your details at around 10am on the day the deal went live to be eligible – others who missed out won't be so lucky.

Most insurers will refuse a payout if your future travel plans are disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud from Iceland.

If you're one of the hundreds of thousands stranded by the volcanic ash cloud, this is a full Q&A guide on your refund, employment and financial rights.