Opodo
Travel firms told to reveal hidden holiday costs
Companies must provide clear, transparent and timely information when advertising and selling holidays, says the OFT
26 March 2013
Travellers should still beware pre-selected ‘extras’
Tavel agent Opodo and airline Flybe still automatically pre-select optional extras for holidaymakers, our research finds
26 September 2012
Had travel insurance auto-added? Make a compensation claim
Many holiday firms automatically opt you into travel insurance, which is against the rules. So try to get your money back
26 August 2011
Travel firms still flout rules on charges
Consumers booking a holiday should beware the continuing menace of firms trying to opt passengers into optional extras
22 August 2011
Government to crackdown on airline charges
14 March 2010
Avoid the £250 holiday booking trap
6 July 2009
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