Travel

Travel firms have been facing turbulent times due to factors such as Brexit uncertainty – but if you're booking a trip, here are some simple steps to boost your protection.

Airlines should pay up to 50p for every passenger they fly to a flight protection scheme to protect stranded travellers in case a carrier goes bust, a review has recommended.

Fraudsters used holiday booking scams to steal more than £7 million from travellers last year, according to a new report.

Sri Lanka is currently facing a state of emergency and a nationwide curfew following Sunday's terror attacks, and the UK Government is now advising against all but essential travel there. If you're in the country now or due to travel there shortly, here's what you need to know.

Virgin Trains has proposed making seat reservations compulsory on long-distance trains, saying it would cut overcrowding and guarantee every passenger a seat.

Travel firms have been warned against forcing travellers to pay large non-refundable deposits, or charging hefty cancellation fees, by the competition watchdog. 

Customers of Indian carrier Jet Airways have been left in limbo after the airline cancelled all its flights.

Free railcards which give those seeking work 50% off many train fares are proving increasingly popular – particularly outside the capital.

Flybe has cancelled dozens of flights to and from UK airports today, blaming factors such as pilot shortages.

Owners of all but the most carbon-efficient cars will pay more vehicle tax this year, with inflation-linked rises kicking in from Monday 1 April – and van and motorcycle rates are also going up.