Travel

The tax passengers pay on long-haul flights, such as London to Bangkok and Sydney, has fallen today, although those on medium-length journeys, for example London to New York, will now pay more.

Passengers with a hand baggage only British Airways fare will soon face an up to £18 each way fee to choose their seat if they're unhappy with the airline's allocation. But book before 26 March, and you'll still be able to select your seat for free.

Aer Lingus, Jet2 and Wizz Air face legal action after the UK's aviation regulator found the latter two airlines are wrongly rejecting flight delay compensation claims, while Aer Lingus is failing to provide passengers with information on their rights.

Thousands of season ticket holders using the newly-named Virgin Trains East Coast line can no longer earn points after an overhaul of its loyalty scheme.

British travellers heading to EU countries could face another three years of mobile roaming charges if member states get their way.

Airlines may find it harder to wriggle out of paying compensation for technical faults, following a ruling made on a test case at Liverpool County Court today.

Airlines may no longer be able to wriggle out of paying compensation for technical faults if a test case due to be heard at Liverpool County Court today goes against them.