By Darren Cronian Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Interesting programme on BBC Watchdog tonight regarding the EU airline directive which states that airlines are obliged to provide assistance to passengers when flights are cancelled or delayed.
According to the BBC Watchdog programme, this EU directive was introduced but airlines are choosing to ignore this ...
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By Darren Cronian Saturday, March 24th, 2007
I’ve just found out about a site called Flightmapping.com which helps travellers find the airlines that fly to destinations. The site is easy to use and allows you to search a departure and arrival airport, which then lists airlines that fly to that airport.
You ...
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By Darren Cronian Friday, January 26th, 2007
Over the last couple of years Airlines have become much stricter on baggage allowances, and this week I’ve been looking around for baggage that will securely store my passport, foreign currency, and my new digital SLR style camera and equipment.
Then by magic I receive an ...
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By Darren Cronian Thursday, January 25th, 2007
British Airways what’s going on there then – they have had a lot of bad press of late, and now the staff strikes making travelling with them sound uninviting. I’ve never flown with British Airways, but I’ve only heard good comments from travellers until ...
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By Darren Cronian Friday, January 12th, 2007
The Increase in Air Passenger Duty [APD] is causing a lot discussion on Travel Rants. Many consumers are annoyed that they are having to pay this additional cost on top of their flight, and many have said it should only apply to flights booked ...
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By Darren Cronian Wednesday, December 20th, 2006
The Department of Transport has provided travel advice for air passengers during the Christmas holidays. Wrapped gifts are not exempt from the security measures and it is possible that passengers may be asked to unwrap any presents they are carrying by the airport security ...
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By Darren Cronian Saturday, December 16th, 2006
OMG my head is hurting. Last night was the 1st of 3 Christmas parties that I am attending this year – what a great night, but I am suffering because of it today. Thankfully, I am not going out tonight, so plenty of ...
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By Darren Cronian Friday, December 15th, 2006
If you have booked a holiday with CT2 [HCCT Holiday Limited Loco Flights] then it’s important to know that the company has ceased trading, and the Civil Aviation Authority are currently dealing with claims. If you one of the 37,000 holidaymakers affected then please visit ...
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