Holidaymakers complain of 'nightmare' stay with Thomson Holidays

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:58:35 GMT

Thomson Holidays is facing legal action from three holidaymakers who endured a "nightmare" stay at a hotel in Olu Deniz, Turkey.

Virgin Atlantic's withdrawal adds to Kenya's tourism woes

Thu, 17 May 2012 10:32:16 GMT

Gill Charlton reports on the problems the country faces in attracting the volume of tourists it used to enjoy.

London Underground: Tracey Emin's Tube map unveiled

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:23:52 GMT

Tracey Emin is the latest artist to decorate the pocket Tube map; her picture will be printed 18 million times.

Virgin Atlantic pulls out of Kenya

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:51 GMT

The airline Virgin Atlantic has announced it is withdrawing flights from Kenya following rising costs and a drop in visitor numbers.

Greece debt crisis: Q&A for holidaymakers

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:24:31 GMT

We answer the key questions for holidaymakers planning a trip to Greece.

Airlines overruled in compensation row

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:51:51 GMT

Passengers whose flights are delayed by three hours or more should be entitled to compensation from airlines, according to a senior European Court of Justice (ECJ) official.

Center Parcs rapped for advertising discount family holidays in school term time

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:19:43 GMT

A "misleading" television ad for Center Parcs resorts has been banned for advertising discount family holidays, even though the only dates available were in term time.

Travel firm launches probe after two Britons die during Gran Canaria heatwave

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:57:25 GMT

A travel firm, which organised guided walks in Gran Canaria, is investigating after a 78-year-old woman died during one of its hill walks in temperatures of almost 40C (100F).

BT London Live: latest details announced

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:49:12 GMT

A series of sports screenings, cultural activities and live entertainment will welcome the London 2012 Olympic Games this summer.

Heathrow could be reduced to "local" airport

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:32:07 GMT

Heathrow could be reduced to the status of a "local airport" because of the Government's aviation policy, ministers have been warned.

Ryanair passengers warned over website closure

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:59:11 GMT

Thousands of Ryanair passengers due to travel over the weekend have been warned to check-in online before Friday evening, or face paying extra at the airport.

Virgin Atlantic installs music studio for rock stars at Heathrow airport

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:10:54 GMT

Virgin Atlantic has installed an industry standard recording studio in its swankiest airport lounge at London Heathrow.

Dreamliner to fly to Britain from August

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:55:05 GMT

Boeing's groundbreaking 787 Dreamliner will make its first commercial flight from British shores in August, Qatar Airways has confirmed.

'Staycation' campaign washes over most Britons

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:21:44 GMT

A 'staycation' campaign with Stephen Fry and Rupert Grint has done little to persuade holidaymakers to stay in Britain this year, a survey suggests.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrated with half-price holiday offers

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:38 GMT

Exclusive: Discounts of up to 60 per cent are being offered to travellers heading abroad or staying in Britain as firms seek to drum up demand during the four-day break.

Rio hotels are the world's most expensive

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:31:55 GMT

Rio de Janeiro has overtaken Sydney as the world's most expensive major city for a hotel stay, according to a new study.

Virgin offers in-flight mobile calls

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:31:01 GMT

Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Britain to offer in-flight mobile phone calls, texts and web access in the air.

Britons face cheaper EU roaming charges from July

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:50:04 GMT

Millions of Britons holidaying in Europe this summer will have far cheaper mobile phone bills after the European Union gave the green light to strict price caps on "rip-off" mobile data roaming charges.

Holidaymakers spend £532 each before leaving Britain

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:36:06 GMT

New research seeks to revive opposition to Air Passenger Duty (APD) by highlighting the economic benefits of outbound tourism.

'World's oldest backpacker' hits the road again

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:33:39 GMT

A man is poised to embark on his latest globe-trotting trip - at the age of 95.

British Airways begins integration of Bmi routes

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:21 GMT

British Airways is to assume control of nine Bmi routes following the takeover of the airline by BA's parent company IAG.

British Airways to take over nine Bmi routes

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:21 GMT

British Airways has confirmed it will continue to operate nine of Bmi's routes, following the takeover of the airline by BA's parent company IAG.

Paris most expensive city for a Club Sandwich

Wed, 09 May 2012 12:05:19 GMT

A Club Sandwich in a Paris hotel costs almost twice as much as one in London, New York or Moscow, according to a global league table of the popular hotel snack.

Border staff strike unlikely to affect travellers, says BAA

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:56:01 GMT

BAA has advised passengers not to change their travel plans tomorrow, despite a 24-hour walk-out planned by airport border staff.

'Bland' Chinese holiday village in Wales blocked

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:43:41 GMT

A £50m Chinese holiday village proposed for heart of Welsh countryside has been shelved after inspectors ruled the plans were "inappropriate".