Flight Taxes to Increase? Travelers be Warned

Experts are saying that that travelers could see Airport Duty Tax (APD) rise by up to 50%. Travelzoo claims that many people in the UK are still not fully aware of the changes to APD, which was recently branded a “disgrace” by British Airways boss Willie Walsh. Those traveling in business and first class will be affected most by these taxes. Phil Salcedo, publisher at Travelzoo UK, explains: “The sad fact is that around 30% of the... Read More

Airline Extras to Raise to $22.6 Billion Worldwide

How do airlines make a lot of their income these days? Not by the seats they offer but by the extras they sell – called ancillary revenue or ancillary services. While some consumers see the sale of items that were once given free as lack of service others are rejoycing at the lower cost of airline seats that often result. This writer loves the concept because you can make your holiday or business trip as thrifty or as expensive as you like.... Read More

Where Have All the Passengers Gone? Slow Recovery for the Airline Industry

Travel numbers continue to stagnate which shows that the industry is still being hurt by a lack of passengers. Stanstead airport reported a decrease of 7.4 per cent year on year states the BAA. However the BAA remains confident and says that after a bad year which included the ash cloud disruption that they are starting to see improved consumer confidence. Travel numbers continue to stagnate which shows that the industry is still being hurt by a... Read More