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Argh, wrong name on my flight ticket

Darren Cronian — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:33:53 +0000

There are many pitfalls when booking a flight online and one of the biggest traps that consumers get caught up in is when the passenger information is mistyped. I cannot tell you how many emails I receive about this travel issue. Incorrect name on flight ticket Last week, I booked a flight and mistakenly typed [...]

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Argh, wrong name on my flight ticket

Consumer question on ATOL and trading names

Darren Cronian — Thu, 12 May 2011 18:22:49 +0000

This evening I received an email from a consumer who has lodged an official complaint with an online travel agency and they have not responded to any of her letters and numerous telephone calls since February. Concerns over consumer protection This company has come into my radar on many occasions before and I noticed that [...]

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Consumer question on ATOL and trading names

Why are holidays for single people so expensive?

Darren Cronian — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:07:45 +0000

Aha, this is a question I can relate to because I go on holiday a lot on my own and I was interviewed by the BBC on this very topic. When you a book a package holiday some tour operators add on a single person supplement which can considerably increase the price of the holiday. [...]

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Why are holidays for single people so expensive?

Latest travel advice due to issues with Egypt protests

Darren Cronian — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:30:37 +0000

The issues in Egypt are obviously at a stage where the Foreign, Commonwealth Office are advising against all but essential travel to Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Suez. They also advise that if you are travelling to or through Egypt, to check with your airline to confirm your flight. Thomas Cook cancelled excursions Travel Weekly is [...]

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Latest travel advice due to issues with Egypt protests

Take care when booking flight tickets online

Darren Cronian — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:42:56 +0000

This post is written by Gourmet Chick who blogs about travel and food at but today she felt the need to rant. With the Ashes just finished lots of travellers will have recently made the trip from the UK to Australia. On my recent holiday to Australia I had to give a big thumbs down [...]

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Take care when booking flight tickets online