British Airways Fare Increases Coming?
Willie Walsh, the chief executive of International Airlines Group (IAG) which owns British Airways has said that ticket prices may have to increase to offset the collapse in the pound. He said: “In time,...
Monthly Archive: October 2016
Apple raise prices and blame exchange rates
Apple have put the prices of some of their products up by around 20% and blamed current exchange rates. Apple have increased prices this week. The 12″ MacBook Air went up from £1,049 to...
Third Heathrow Runway Gets Green Light
“truly momentous” is how Transport Secretary Chris Grayling described the governments long awaited decision to give the green light on the capitals next runway, at Heathrow airport. he said it would would “support trade...
Euro rate below €1.10
The Euro rate dipped to a new low yesterday, with all currency providers offering rates below €1.10/£1, this is the first time it has done this since 2010. The collapse in the pound is...
Airport mark-up more than 25%
This was the headline in the Express the today. It talks about something we’ve said time and time again that you should: Always compare rates before you buy Always buy in advance and never...
More flights to Las Vegas
The airline which seems to be doing a good job at the moment of shaking up the UK airline industry, Norwegian has announced yet another route from the UK, this time to Las Vegas....
Airline charges for wifi
More and more airlines are offering wifi (and mobile networks) on their aircraft, but the pricing varies drastically. We take a quick look at what is on offer from some below, detailing their prices...
Euro in freefall
Since Theresa May announced the dates in her Brexit plan the pound started to drop, she said “it is not going to be plain sailing” and that sent shock waves. Everyone knew it but...
Plan to charge £17.50 to beat airport queues
The UK government is considering introducing an option for people to pay £17.50 to beat airport security queues. The ‘fast-track’ fees would be aimed at easing congestion at passport desks, which has soared to...
Plastic £5 is 3 weeks old
Not foreign currency, but its now been three weeks since the first ‘new’ £5 notes were issued in the UK. Have you seen one yet? If you got one have you spent it or...