Internet offers ‘compelling advantages’ over agents
Ginny McGrath - Mar 23, 2026
Growing demand for independent and far-flung travel is making Britons turn their back on big tour operators and agency chains…
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Air fares “should include all extras”
- Mar 23, 2026
A passenger watchdog has recommended that airlines should be forced to include all taxes and extra charges when quoting ticket…
Service fees becoming the norm
Ginny McGrath - Mar 23, 2026
More than half of UK travel agents now charge a booking fee, according to a recent survey. The widespread introduction…
Rail fares hike predicted
Ginny McGrath - Mar 23, 2026
Increased rail fares between London, the north-east and Scotland are being widely predicted following a successful bid by GNER to…
One week left to nominate your website
Ginny McGrath - Mar 23, 2026
TravelMole has today announced the location of its 2005 Web Awards, for which nominations will close next week. The ceremony…
Anti-slip paint to make Pamplona run safer
- Mar 23, 2026
Organisers of the famous “running of the bulls” in the Spanish town of Pamplona are reportedly to coat the city’s…
Ryanair loses EU employment case
- Mar 23, 2026
Ryanair has reportedly vowed to launch an appeal after losing a legal battle over the dismissal of three workers. According…
BA increases extra fuel charge
- Mar 23, 2026
British Airways has announced that it is to increase its extra fuel charge on flights, with long-haul passengers being charged…
End of hotel commissions and merchant model predicted
Charles Kao - Mar 23, 2026
10% commission to disappear over the next 5 years as well merchant model as we know it, transformed into a…
EasyJet shares soar on steady trading
- Mar 23, 2026
Airline shares did well yesterday as London’s main equity indices moved in opposite directions. The benchmark FTSE 100 index managed…
IAC to buy Ask Jeeves
Ginny McGrath - Mar 22, 2026
US travel giant InterActiveCorp has signed a deal to buy Ask Jeeves Inc for $1.85 billion. The acquisition marks IAC’s…
San Francisco wants conventioneers to stay a while
David - Mar 22, 2026
The San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau is rolling out a new campaign in April that will add advertising and…