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Airlines have been warned they must do everything they can to avoid further disruption or harm to passengers over the summer – or face enforcement action that includes possible court proceedings.
21 July 2022
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British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air have collectively cancelled hundreds of flights at short notice over the past few months. If your flight is cancelled, you're due an alternative or a full refund. If it's within 14 days of departure, you could be owed £100s in compensation on top.
29 June 2022
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Some Easyjet and Ryanair passengers have wrongly been told at the departure gate that they can't board flights because their passports are invalid. If you've been incorrectly turned away but your passport is fit for travel, here's how to get a full refund and £100s in compensation on top. Plus we confirm the passport rules for European travel.
12 May 2022
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Holidaymakers should watch out as new data from Lloyds Bank shows travel-related scams have increased by a third over the year to March, with fraudsters targeting those booking package holidays, flights, hotels and caravans. Here’s how to try and avoid them - and what to do if you've been scammed.
28 April 2022
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Passengers could cut their flight costs by 9% if they chose to travel on a Friday, research conducted by Skyscanner suggests. The travel company also found that Milan is best value destination to fly to this year, with flight costs now more than 60% lower than before the pandemic.
6 April 2022
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Airlines will be investigated by the competition watchdog over whether they broke consumer law by failing to offer cash refunds to passengers who couldn't legally travel due to Government restrictions during the pandemic.
16 December 2020
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Storm Ciara swept across the UK this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rain causing widespread disruption to rail services and some flights – here's the latest info and your rights if you're affected.
10 February 2020
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Tonnes of standard-sized aerosols and perfumes had to be dumped at UK airports last year because passengers tried to take them through security, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. If you're going abroad this summer, make sure you know the rules to avoid wasting products and cash. 
8 July 2019
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Flybe has cancelled dozens of flights to and from UK airports today, blaming factors such as pilot shortages.
2 April 2019
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Ryanair passengers who want to amend their bookings will have a 48-hour window to make changes for free, as part of a 'customer care improvement' package announced by the airline today.
14 February 2019

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