by Lady Janey | May 18, 2026 | General, Travel
Airline baggage fees have become one of the biggest hidden costs of travel. With budget airlines charging as much as £50 or more each way for checked luggage, many travellers are searching for clever ways to avoid extra fees and keep holiday costs down. From posting...
by Lady Janey | Apr 27, 2026 | Consumer Rights, Travel
If you fall ill on holiday abroad, your dream trip can rapidly become a nightmare experience. I recently spoke on BBC Breakfast about consumer rights in exactly this situation and one message stood out above all, timing is everything. If you act quickly and...
by Lady Janey | Apr 4, 2026 | Consumer Rights, Travel
Every peak travel period seems to bring a fresh wave of disruption and this Easter is no exception. With strikes affecting airlines and airports across Europe, many people are asking the same question: If things go wrong, who actually has to sort it out and who pays...
by Lady Janey | Mar 28, 2026 | Airline, Travel
Flight delays are one of the most common travel frustrations, caused by a variety of factors such as technical issues, crew shortages, strikes or adverse weather conditions. While some causes are outside the airline’s control, others are directly their responsibility...
by Lady Janey | Mar 5, 2026 | Moneysaving Tips, Travel
In 2024, over one-fifth of passengers paid excess baggage charges at airports. These fees can range from £12 per kilogram over the allowance on short-haul flights to around £18 per kilogram on long-haul journeys. For a family of four carrying just a few extra kilos,...
by Lady Janey | Mar 1, 2026 | Consumer Rights, Travel
Travel plans to Dubai and the wider UAE have been thrown into uncertainty following recent military escalation in the Middle East. Disruptions to airspace, flight cancellations and changes to UK government travel advice have left many travellers unsure of their...
