http://www.moneysupermarket.com Travel Press Releases from Moneysupermarket.com 15 en-us /newsandcommunity/img/news/ms-logo.gif http://www.moneysupermarket.com <![CDATA[With the cold weather finally arriving, it comes as little surprise that Brits are dreaming of warmer climes. So much so that over half (54 per cent) of all Brits have started planning their main summer break, according to new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/half-of-brits-surf-the-web-before-hitting-the-beach/0013527/ Fri, 03, Feb 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/half-of-brits-surf-the-web-before-hitting-the-beach_0013527.aspx <![CDATA[Value will be key when it comes to holidays in 2012, according to new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket. Despite having tighter purse strings, Brits are prioritising their holidays as we head into 2012 with 96 per cent stating that they will be taking at least one holiday in 2012, up from the 91 per cent who got away in 2011. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/2012-set-to-be-the-year-of-the-value-cation/0013480/ Mon, 30, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/2012-set-to-be-the-year-of-the-value-cation_0013480.aspx <![CDATA[Brits are prioritising their holidays as we head into the New Year with 96 per cent stating that they will be taking at least one holiday in 2012, up from the 91 per cent who got away in 2011, new research of 5,000 British adults from TravelSupermarket has revealed. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/how-brits-will-travel-in-2012/0012997/ Mon, 09, Jan 2012 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-brits-will-travel-in-2012_0012997.aspx <![CDATA[As 2011 draws to a close, all eyes are on where Brits will be heading for their 2012 holidays. TravelSupermarket has surveyed more than 5,000 British adults* to find out where they will be going for their big break in 2012. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/top-travel-destinations-for-brits-in-2-0-1-2/0012619/ Thu, 08, Dec 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/top-travel-destinations-for-brits-in-2-0-1-2_0012619.aspx <![CDATA[Following this weekend's ITV1 X-Factor episodes, which saw 32 contestants singing for survival at the 'judges' houses' around the world, there has been a surge in interest to the featured destinations according to TravelSupermarket. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/mkonos-has-the-x-factor-as-tulisa-strikes-a-chord-with-viewers_0012331 .aspx Wed, 05, Oct 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/mkonos-has-the-x-factor-as-tulisa-strikes-a-chord-with-viewers_0012331 .aspx <![CDATA[While we are all used to the odd disagreement on holiday, research from TravelSupermarket&nbsp;has revealed that a huge three-quarters (71 per cent) of Brits get annoyed with their partner whilst away. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/you-are-my-sunshine/0012285/ Mon, 19, Sep 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/you-are-my-sunshine_0012285.aspx <![CDATA[<br />With many 'gappers' starting to plan their trips this summer, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com offers ten top tips to help those travelling to spend their money wisely and keep safe abroad. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/plan-ahead-for-a-trouble-free-gap-year/0011903/ Mon, 25, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/plan-ahead-for-a-trouble-free-gap-year_0011903.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the news that Britain's Competition Commission is to force BAA to sell Stansted and either Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports , Bob Atkinson, Travel Expert from travelsupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-the-break-up-of-baa/0011885/ Wed, 20, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-the-break-up-of-baa_0011885.aspx <![CDATA[Holidaymakers who buy drinks and nibbles from 'budget' airline snack menus are paying a premium of up to 1900 per cent* more than if they were to buy before they fly, according to research by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-onboard-snack-rip-off_0011854 .aspx Mon, 18, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/avoid-the-onboard-snack-rip-off_0011854 .aspx <![CDATA[More Brits have visited the Eiffel Tower than many UK attractions according to new research by comparison site, travelsupermarket.com.&nbsp;The Eiffel Tower in Paris proved to be the most popular overseas landmark, with nearly half of Brits having visited the 324 metre tall tower - an incredible 47 per cent. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/whats-the-attraction_0011833 .aspx Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/whats-the-attraction_0011833 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert for travelsupermarket.com&nbsp;comments on today's announcement that Balpa has secured a ballot for strike action from Virgin Atlantic pilots: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-virgin-atlantic-strike-action_0011734 .aspx Wed, 22, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-virgin-atlantic-strike-action_0011734 .aspx <![CDATA[Parents planning to take their infants away on holiday this summer should be aware of restrictive baggage allowances and increased infant flight prices, which can end up costing more than adult fares, according to research by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/baby-on-board/0011706/ Fri, 17, Jun 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/baby-on-board_0011706.aspx <![CDATA[Ever increasing numbers of parents are ignoring fines associated with taking their kids on holiday during term time, with almost half (48 per cent) confessing to having done so in the past, new research by travelsupermarket.com shows.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/should-I-stay-or-should-I-go_0011832 .aspx Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/should-I-stay-or-should-I-go_0011832 .aspx <![CDATA[<br />Holidaymakers looking to hire a car this summer could save themselves up to 82* per cent if they shop around instead of booking through their airline, according to travel comparison site, travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/car-hire-beat-the-airline-prices/0011831/ Fri, 08, Jul 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/car-hire-beat-the-airline-prices_0011831.aspx <![CDATA[Holiday confidence is returning, with over half the UK population (52 per cent) definitely going away this year, according to research by www.travelsupermarket.com. The study also indicated that a quarter of Brits (25 per cent) were more likely to go on holiday in the next 12 months than they were six months ago.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/british-holiday-confidence-returns_0011565 .aspx Mon, 16, May 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/british-holiday-confidence-returns_0011565 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the announcement from Ryanair that a new &euro;2 fee will be added to the ticket price to cover flight cancellations and delays, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-ryanair-cancellation-and-delay-fee/0011261/ Wed, 30, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ryanair-cancellation-and-delay-fee_0011261.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, Travel Expert for travelsupermarket.com comments on today's announcement that Unite has secured a ballot for strike action from BA cabin crew: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ba-ballot-result_0011241 .aspx Tue, 29, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ba-ballot-result_0011241 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-budget-announcement-on-apd/0011161/ Wed, 23, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-budget-announcement-on-apd_0011161.aspx <![CDATA[The popular ITV comedy series Benidorm, which plays on the outdated stereotypes of those who go to the Spanish resort, has prompted a huge surge in interest in the destination.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-benidorm-effect-boosts-holiday-searches/0011119/ Fri, 18, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-benidorm-effect-boosts-holiday-searches_0011119.aspx <![CDATA[When it comes to planning the next big holiday, Brits seek comfort in the familiar with more than one in three visiting the same destination for their annual break, according to research from www.travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/wish-you-were-here-again/0011088/ Mon, 14, Mar 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/wish-you-were-here-again_0011088.aspx <![CDATA[Airlines have raised a variety of fees since last year which have added to the cost of flying for British travellers, according to the latest research from travel comparison website travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/feeling-the-squeeze/0010985/ Mon, 21, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/feeling-the-squeeze_0010985.aspx <![CDATA[Travel comparison website www.travelsupermarket.com today announces its support for a campaign launched by consumer group Which? challenging debit and credit card charges.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-supports-which-super-complaint/0010924/ Fri, 11, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-supports-which-super-complaint_0010924.aspx <![CDATA[With the February school half term break just around the corner (21-25 Feb), research from comparison site travelsupermarket.com has revealed that parents can save up to &pound;632 on the cost of holiday 'extras' for their getaway.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/save-632-on-your-half-term-extras/0010923/ Fri, 11, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/save-632-on-your-half-term-extras_0010923.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's announcement from the Department for Transport unveiling its proposals for ATOL system reform Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from price comparison website travelsupermarket.com, says:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-atol-system-reform/0010861/ Fri, 04, Feb 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-atol-system-reform_0010861.aspx <![CDATA[The star rating system that has for decades provided consumers with a guide to hotel standards across the UK is to lose its state backing, according to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport DCMS), which recently claimed that reviews posted online provide a more accurate reflection.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/losing-its-star-appeal_0010813 .aspx Tue, 25, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/losing-its-star-appeal_0010813 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the latest announcement from Unite on the British Airways strike ballot, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from travelsupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-unite-ba-stike-result_0010811 .aspx Mon, 24, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-unite-ba-stike-result_0010811 .aspx <![CDATA[Hard-up Brits may be feeling the pinch, but when it comes to getting away the majority aren't prepared to give up their holiday, according to research from travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-will-spend-a-fifth-less-on-holidays-in-2011/0010801/ Thu, 20, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-will-spend-a-fifth-less-on-holidays-in-2011_0010801.aspx <![CDATA[Today (Monday 17 January) is this year's 'Holi-Monday' - the busiest day of the post-Christmas rush for booking holidays online. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/deal-or-no-deal_0010791 .aspx Mon, 17, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/deal-or-no-deal_0010791 .aspx <![CDATA[As we freeze our way into January, Brits are already looking forward to summer holidays and beach getaways, but value will be the buzz word and all-inclusive holidays a popular choice.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/were-all-going-on-a-summer-holiday_0010750 .aspx Tue, 04, Jan 2011 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/were-all-going-on-a-summer-holiday_0010750 .aspx <![CDATA[Every year thousands of travellers pay over the odds for flights with airlines they didn't even realise they were going to be flying with, thanks to the great code sharing rip off.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-get-caught-out-by-the-code-share-rip-off_0010626 .aspx Wed, 08, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-get-caught-out-by-the-code-share-rip-off_0010626 .aspx <![CDATA[Reacting to the shareholder approval of the merger between British Airways (BA) and Iberia, Peter Smith, travel analyst at travelsupermarket.com, said: <p>&nbsp;</p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-between-british-airways-and-iberia_0010550 .aspx Mon, 06, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-between-british-airways-and-iberia_0010550 .aspx <![CDATA[It may be worth rethinking your Christmas present plans for loved ones this year. Although the vast majority of Brits hit the high street to buy presents for their friends and families, they could be barking up the wrong tree, as nearly half (44 per cent)* of Brits would prefer to go on holiday instead of receiving any Christmas presents, according to exclusive research carried out by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-holiday_0010549 .aspx Mon, 06, Dec 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-a-holiday_0010549 .aspx <![CDATA[Workaholic Brits have an average of 4.7 holiday days left to take this year, with an incredible one in ten (12 per cent) still having 11 or more days left, exclusive research by travel price comparison site travelsupermarket.com has revealed*. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/use-it-or-loose-it_0010451 .aspx Mon, 22, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/use-it-or-loose-it_0010451 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on easyJet's full year results, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said: <p>"A solid set of results from easyJet today underpins the strength of the UK's biggest carrier as it attempts to 'Turn Europe Orange'.&nbsp; </p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-easyjet-s-full-year-results/0010445/ Fri, 19, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-easyjet-s-full-year-results_0010445.aspx <![CDATA[With the X Factor making staying in the new going out, Moneysupermarket Vouchers has seen a surge in the number of searches for take-away pizza deals on Saturday and Sunday nights.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/x-factor-sparks-surge-in-take-away-pizzas_0010369 .aspx Tue, 02, Nov 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/x-factor-sparks-surge-in-take-away-pizzas_0010369 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on British Airways' return to profit, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from www.travelsupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-british-airways-return-to-profit/0010357/ Fri, 29, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-british-airways-return-to-profit_0010357.aspx <![CDATA[On the day that UK airport operator BAA reported a significant reduction in losses, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from travelsupermarket.com, commented:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-baa-reporting-a-significant-reduction-in-losses/0010339/ Wed, 27, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-baa-reporting-a-significant-reduction-in-losses_0010339.aspx <![CDATA[Londoners are Britain's least organised holiday packers, according to a poll commissioned by travel comparison site <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/who-are-britains-best-holiday-packers_0010325 .aspx Mon, 25, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/who-are-britains-best-holiday-packers_0010325 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the news that the Court of Appeal has reinstated a decision by Britain's Competition Commission to force BAA to sell Stansted and either Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports , Peter Smith, travel analyst from <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-baa-break-up_0010279 .aspx Thu, 14, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/third-party-comment-on-baa-break-up_0010279 .aspx <![CDATA[Following the weekend's events on X Factor with the contestants singing for survival at the judges' 'houses' around the world, there has been in a surge in interest in the featured destinations.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-searches_0010252 .aspx Tue, 05, Oct 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-searches_0010252 .aspx <![CDATA[<br /> X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has topped a poll of celebrities Brits would most like to take on a city break with this autumn. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/cheryl-cole-has-the-xfactor-when-it-comes-to-city-break-celebrity-companions/0010190/ Mon, 20, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/cheryl-cole-has-the-xfactor-when-it-comes-to-city-break-celebrity-companions_0010190.aspx <![CDATA[With National Cruise Week firmly in port next week (19 - 26 September), the growth of the UK cruise market remains remarkably&nbsp; buoyant, with a significant increase in the number of holidaymakers looking to sail abroad from UK ports.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/making-waves/0010193/ Mon, 20, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/making-waves_0010193.aspx <![CDATA[Nearly a third of Brits (31 per cent) admit taking at least one unscheduled extra day off work - a 'buffer' day - to get over their holiday, according to a poll commissioned by travel comparison site <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-boost-breaks-with-buffer-days0010142 .aspx Mon, 13, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-boost-breaks-with-buffer-days0010142 .aspx <![CDATA[What does the nation pack to go away on holiday?&nbsp; Usually too much and having left something behind according to a poll commissioned by travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/don-t-forget-your-toothbrush/0010075/ Fri, 03, Sep 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/don-t-forget-your-toothbrush_0010075.aspx <![CDATA[The end of the summer may be nigh, but for northern seaside town Blackpool the holiday season has only just begun. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpool-is-back-on-the-map0010046 .aspx Thu, 26, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpool-is-back-on-the-map0010046 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the news that Kiss Flights has gone into administration, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-collapse-of-kiss-flights/0010009/ Wed, 18, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-collapse-of-kiss-flights_0010009.aspx <![CDATA[Reacting to the news that BAA has called off strike action, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/reaction-to-the-news-baa-has-called-off-strike-action/0009999/ Tue, 17, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/reaction-to-the-news-baa-has-called-off-strike-action_0009999.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the news that BAA employees have voted to strike, Bob Atkinson, travel analyst from <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-baa-employees-have-voted-to-strike/00009955/ Thu, 12, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-news-that-baa-employees-have-voted-to-strike_00009955.aspx <![CDATA[Parents planning to take their infants away on holiday are being forced to cope with restrictive baggage allowances, keeping little ones on their laps during the journey and, in some cases, fees that cost more than their own adult ticket, according to research conducted by travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/baby-on-board/00009881/ Thu, 05, Aug 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/baby-on-board_00009881.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on BA's Q1 results today, Bob Atkinson, travel expert from <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>, said: "BA is definitely flying in the right direction but there's more turbulence to come.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/commenton-british-airways-q1-2010-results/0009868/ Fri, 30, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/commenton-british-airways-q1-2010-results_0009868.aspx <![CDATA[With the summer holidays now underway, Brits are in holiday mode with 14 per cent stating they are more likely to go on holiday over the next year than they were six months ago, according to research commissioned by <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com">www.travelsupermarket.com</a>.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/holidays-still-high-on-the-agenda_00009851 .aspx Wed, 28, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/holidays-still-high-on-the-agenda_00009851 .aspx <![CDATA[Leisure and business travellers alike may think it's generally cheaper to book directly with hotels, but, according to new research by travelsupermarket.com, the best prices can usually be found via third parties.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/save-up-to-45-per-cent-by-shopping-around-for-your-hotel-room_00009780 .aspx Wed, 14, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/save-up-to-45-per-cent-by-shopping-around-for-your-hotel-room_00009780 .aspx <![CDATA[Reaction to today's news from the EU regarding British Airways' planned merger with Iberia and the trans-Atlantic business alliance between American Airlines, British Airways (BA) and Iberia: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-eu-announcement-on-ba-merger-and-alliance_00009779 .aspx Wed, 14, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-eu-announcement-on-ba-merger-and-alliance_00009779 .aspx <![CDATA[Experts at travelsupermarket.com, the travel comparison site, are urging holidaymakers looking to hire a car for popular European resorts over the summer to book now to avoid rising costs and a shortage of supply. <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/beware-the-summer-car-hire-price-hike/00009754/ Thu, 08, Jul 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/beware-the-summer-car-hire-price-hike_00009754.aspx <![CDATA[travelsupermarket.com calls on all passengers to boycott excessive hold check in charges and fly hand luggage only wherever they can. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/beat-the-baggage-rip-off/0009689/ Wed, 30, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/beat-the-baggage-rip-off_0009689.aspx <![CDATA[Once the transport and accommodation are booked, the major decision of what to pack for your holiday comes to the fore.&nbsp; So who would Brits most trust to pick their clothes and help pack their holiday suitcase?]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-look-good-on-holiday_00009686 .aspx Tue, 29, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-look-good-on-holiday_00009686 .aspx <![CDATA[Simply needing to change the date of your travel, the name of someone that is travelling or even trying to get a refund can result in some hefty charges from UK airlines operating to the UK's most popular destinations.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/sky-high-costs-for-mistakes-and-changes-on-flight-bookings_00009681 .aspx Mon, 28, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/sky-high-costs-for-mistakes-and-changes-on-flight-bookings_00009681 .aspx <![CDATA[Blackpool Football Club is back in the top flight and the town is set to welcome a new crowd of visitors once the football season begins towards the end of the summer. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpools-premiership-holiday-bargains_0009633 .aspx Thu, 17, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpools-premiership-holiday-bargains_0009633 .aspx <![CDATA[June is always the time to pick up last minute travel bargains, but this year there is a 'Perfect Storm' with incredibly attractive prices due to the recent election, ash clouds and strikes all dampening demand, let alone the notorious 'World Cup effect' that keeps English fans at home. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/june-holiday-bargain-bonanza/0009548/ Tue, 15, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/june-holiday-bargain-bonanza_0009548.aspx <![CDATA[Brits and tourists travelling on UK roads are losing out when it comes to buying food and drink on the move.&nbsp; Prices at motorway service stations are at least double those of supermarkets, according to new research conducted by travelsupermarket.com.<br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-car-picnic-is-back-as-brits-look-to-avoid-the-motorway-service-station-rip-off_00009442 .aspx Mon, 07, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-car-picnic-is-back-as-brits-look-to-avoid-the-motorway-service-station-rip-off_00009442 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Ryanair's full year financial results Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said: <br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ryanairs-full-year-results_00009423 .aspx Tue, 01, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ryanairs-full-year-results_00009423 .aspx <![CDATA[Parents are ignoring the pleas of schools and the threat of fines to take their kids on holiday during term time, with almost half (46 per cent) confessing to having done so in the past, new research by travelsupermarket.com shows.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/parents-facing-the-holiday-dilemma_00009424 .aspx Tue, 01, Jun 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/parents-facing-the-holiday-dilemma_00009424 .aspx <![CDATA[Films were recently named a source of 'screenspiraton' for almost one in five (17 per cent) British travellers*. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/find-your-own-sex-and-the-city-break_0009400 .aspx Wed, 26, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/find-your-own-sex-and-the-city-break_0009400 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting the announcement of British Airways' (BA) record financial losses, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-bas-financial-results_00009379 .aspx Fri, 21, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-bas-financial-results_00009379 .aspx <![CDATA[Travelling abroad with children can be a costly affair particularly once you've factored in potential charges from airlines for hold luggage or excess baggage.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/shop-around-or-risk-paying-over-the-odds-for-child-seats-abroad_00009251 .aspx Mon, 17, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/shop-around-or-risk-paying-over-the-odds-for-child-seats-abroad_00009251 .aspx <![CDATA[Peter Smith, flights expert from travelsupermarket.com comments on today's announcement that the Unite cabin crews at British Airways (BA) have given the union a mandate for industrial action:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-comments-on-ba-announcement_00009185 .aspx Fri, 07, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-comments-on-ba-announcement_00009185 .aspx <![CDATA[Turmoil in the financial markets this week could be giving UK holidaymakers yet another reason not to travel abroad this year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/weak-pound-means-more-staycations_00009186 .aspx Fri, 07, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/weak-pound-means-more-staycations_00009186 .aspx <![CDATA[Holidaymakers across Britain can save a bundle on the cost of flights by arranging to fly out on holiday during the week rather than the weekend.&nbsp; Perhaps not surprising but, according to research conducted by travelsupermarket.com, the prices can vary by over 450 per cent.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/save-up-to-450-per-cent-on-flights-by-travelling-during-the-week_00009145 .aspx Tue, 04, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/save-up-to-450-per-cent-on-flights-by-travelling-during-the-week_00009145 .aspx <![CDATA[Once thought of as a holiday for the older generation, the growth of the cruise market is showing no signs of slowing down and experts predict recent ash disruption is likely to create an increased demand in the number of people looking to sail from the UK. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/anchors-away_0009143 .aspx Tue, 04, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/anchors-away_0009143 .aspx <![CDATA[Leading travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com has launched a new ferry offering allowing visitors to search for ferry options in and out of the UK as well as within Europe. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-launches-ferries-comparison_0009137 .aspx Fri, 30, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-launches-ferries-comparison_0009137 .aspx <![CDATA[Research from travelsupermarket.com reveals that football fans embarked on a mad scramble for flights to Hamburg last night after British team Fulham FC booked a place in the Europa League Final taking place on May 12th. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/searches-to-hamburg-up-1000-per-cent-as-fulham-make-historic-final_00009144 .aspx Tue, 04, May 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/searches-to-hamburg-up-1000-per-cent-as-fulham-make-historic-final_00009144 .aspx <![CDATA[2010 hasn't been a great year for UK air travel - with extreme winter weather, airline strikes and now volcanoes disrupting flights, passengers have been on a rollercoaster ride.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-change-holiday-plans-to-avoid-further-flight-chaos/0009125/ Tue, 27, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-change-holiday-plans-to-avoid-further-flight-chaos_0009125.aspx <![CDATA[The travel chaos caused by the volcano eruption has brought air travel throughout Europe to a standstill over the last few days and left many unsure of whether it is safe to book a holiday.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/book-your-holiday-with-confidence_0009094 .aspx Fri, 23, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/book-your-holiday-with-confidence_0009094 .aspx <![CDATA[Travel expert at travelsupermarket.com Bob Atkinson offers some general advice for travellers ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-travel-disruption-caused-by-volcanic-ash_00009058 .aspx Thu, 15, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-travel-disruption-caused-by-volcanic-ash_00009058 .aspx <![CDATA[Reacting to news of the merger between British Airways (BA) and Iberia, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-between-british-airways-and-Iberia/00008990/ Thu, 08, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-between-british-airways-and-Iberia_00008990.aspx <![CDATA[<br />The news that Ryanair will increase its hold baggage charges for the peak holiday months of July and August is yet another blow for air travellers, especially families, but can you realistically avoid these charges and how do airlines compare?&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-avoid-sky-high-baggage-charges_00008988 .aspx Wed, 07, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-avoid-sky-high-baggage-charges_00008988 .aspx <![CDATA[Holidaymakers who don't buy before they board are paying huge premiums for drinks and snacks onboard flights with some of the UK's top 'budget' airlines, according to research conducted by travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/how-to-avoid-the-onboard-catering-rip-off/0008983/ Wed, 07, Apr 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-avoid-the-onboard-catering-rip-off_0008983.aspx <![CDATA[For many young people, saving money is a great reason to carry on holidaying with their parents well into adulthood.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-parent-trip_0008916 .aspx Mon, 29, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-parent-trip_0008916 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com offers advice to British Airways (BA) customers]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-offers-advice-to-ba-customers/0008914/ Fri, 26, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarketcom-offers-advice-to-ba-customers_0008914.aspx <![CDATA[Whether it's camping or cruising, all-inclusive or self-catering, nearly three quarters (73 per cent) of Brits will be packing their bags and heading off on a main holiday this year.&nbsp; And when it comes to the cost, we consider ourselves 'savvy spenders' - almost half of us (46 per cent) say we shop around to bag a bargain break, according to research* released by travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/spend-save-splurge/0008867/ Wed, 17, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/spend-save-splurge_0008867.aspx <![CDATA[Experts at travelsupermarket.com, the travel comparison site, are urging holidaymakers wanting car hire for popular European resorts over the Easter holidays to book now to avoid rising costs and disappointment.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-fall-foul-of-easter-car-hire-rage_0008820 .aspx Mon, 15, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/dont-fall-foul-of-easter-car-hire-rage_0008820 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com comments on today's announcement from BA:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-todays-announcement-from-ba/0008802/ Fri, 12, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-todays-announcement-from-ba_0008802.aspx <![CDATA[With the movie awards season well underway, almost one in five (17 per cent) British travellers* have been inspired to holiday or travel to a destination after seeing it in a film, according to research released today by travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/location-location-vacation/0008773/ Mon, 08, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/location-location-vacation_0008773.aspx <![CDATA[Holidaymakers up and down the country are being ripped off by airport parking charges, unaware of the significant savings to be made with a little forward planning. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/how-to-avoid-the-airport-parking-rip-off/0008752/ Wed, 03, Mar 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/how-to-avoid-the-airport-parking-rip-off_0008752.aspx <![CDATA[With the World Cup just around the corner (100 days away on 2 March) football fever is set to sweep the nation.&nbsp; But fans embarking on a last minute scramble to secure flights, accommodation, car hire and match tickets will find they've got a challenge on their hands, according to leading price comparison site, travelsupermarket.com.&nbsp; The answer?&nbsp; Do your homework.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/south-africa-2010-100-days-to-go/0008717/ Fri, 26, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/south-africa-2010-100-days-to-go_0008717.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com comments on today's announcement that the Unite cabin crews at British Airways (BA) have given the union a mandate for industrial action:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/ba-strike-on-the-way/0008602/ Tue, 23, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/ba-strike-on-the-way_0008602.aspx <![CDATA[What's in a name?&nbsp; At least &pound;20 according to travelsupermarket.com, which is today highlighting the problem many travellers face after splitting up with the person they had planned to holiday with - how to change the name on an airline ticket and take a friend away instead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/why-breaking-up-is-hard-and-expensive-to-do_0008477 .aspx Fri, 12, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/why-breaking-up-is-hard-and-expensive-to-do_0008477 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on British Airways' (BA) results released this morning, Bob Atkinson from travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-british-airways-results_0008387 .aspx Fri, 05, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-british-airways-results_0008387 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Ryanair's results released this morning, Bob Atkinson from travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ryanairs-financial-results_0008269 .aspx Mon, 01, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-ryanairs-financial-results_0008269 .aspx <![CDATA[Brits are getting in the holiday mood again with 16 per cent stating they are more likely to go on holiday over the next year than they were six months ago.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-getting-back-in-the-holiday-mood_0008289 .aspx Tue, 02, Feb 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-getting-back-in-the-holiday-mood_0008289 .aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on Japan Airlines' decision to file for bankruptcy, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-japan-airlines-decision-to-file-for-bankruptcy_0008187 .aspx Tue, 19, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-japan-airlines-decision-to-file-for-bankruptcy_0008187 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, commenting on the decision of British Airways' (BA) cabin crew to hold fresh ballot action said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-decision-of-british-airways-cabin-crew-to-hold-a-fresh-ballot_0008152 .aspx Mon, 18, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-decision-of-british-airways-cabin-crew-to-hold-a-fresh-ballot_0008152 .aspx <![CDATA[Have you ever booked a flight via one airline website only to find that you're actually flying with a completely different carrier airline?&nbsp; Or did you ever find out that someone else had paid significantly more or less than you for a seat?&nbsp; Then you have probably been a victim of the great code sharing rip off.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-code-share-rip-off_0008089 .aspx Tue, 12, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-code-share-rip-off_0008089 .aspx <![CDATA[Robin Sutherland joins travelsupermarket.com today (Monday, January 4th) as general manager. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/travelsupermarket-com-appoints-new-general-manager/0007925/ Mon, 04, Jan 2010 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelsupermarket-com-appoints-new-general-manager_0007925.aspx <![CDATA[As we approach January, the key booking season for holidaymakers, experts are predicting two key influences on our holidays in 2010: value for money and major events, such as the World Cup in South Africa.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/where-in-the-world-will-2010-take-us/0007909/ Wed, 30, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/where-in-the-world-will-2010-take-us_0007909.aspx <![CDATA[Thanks to Christmas landing on a Friday, many Brits will be enjoying an extended break this year, regardless of the weather.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/a-bumper-christmas-break-in-new-york/0007900/ Wed, 23, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/a-bumper-christmas-break-in-new-york_0007900.aspx <![CDATA[In response to this morning's announcement that BAA, the airports operator, has won its appeal against a Competition Commission ruling that it must sell three airports, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, said:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/D33E48607CF7412C97B371B0C2ABBF4D.aspx Mon, 21, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/D33E48607CF7412C97B371B0C2ABBF4D.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on today's announcement from the High Court rendering the proposed strike by British Airways (BA) cabin crew illegal, Bob Atkinson from travelsupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/42EC09C1B0B14E7182D1DADA6C3AC0F3.aspx Thu, 17, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/42EC09C1B0B14E7182D1DADA6C3AC0F3.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the collapse of travel company Globespan Group, which owns Flyglobespan.com - the flight and package holiday website - Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/66EEF9DD39F943689287CA0F30820C98.aspx Thu, 17, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/66EEF9DD39F943689287CA0F30820C98.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com comments on today's announcement that the Unite cabin crews at British Airways have given the union a mandate for industrial action: <p>"This is a double disaster for British Airways.&nbsp; Its customers are now going to be significantly affected and the airline will take a financial hit from the action.<br /></p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/announcement-that-unite-cabin-crew-at-british-airways-have-given-the-union-a-mandate-for-industrial-action/0007744/ Mon, 14, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/announcement-that-unite-cabin-crew-at-british-airways-have-given-the-union-a-mandate-for-industrial-action_0007744.aspx <![CDATA[travelsupermarket.com searches show Brits are flying high on World Cup fever&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/jetting-off-to-world-cup-glory/0007681/ Mon, 07, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/jetting-off-to-world-cup-glory_0007681.aspx <![CDATA[Are you planning to lavish your loved ones with gifts galore this Christmas? Are you sick of negotiating queues and websites to spend vast amounts of money on potentially unwanted gifts? It might be worth reconsidering your plans, as more and more Brits have said they would, rather have a holiday than presents this Christmas, according to a poll by travelsupermarket.com.&nbsp;&nbsp; ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/brits-just-want-christmas-in-the-sun/0007639/ Mon, 07, Dec 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brits-just-want-christmas-in-the-sun_0007639.aspx <![CDATA[Featuring dramatic scenery and irresistible wildlife, animal loving Brits can't get enough of Sir David Attenborough's on screen expeditions and are following in the footsteps of their favourite nature correspondents, thanks to programmes such as BBC1's Life. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/we-re-having-a-whale-of-a-time-on-holiday/0007524/ Mon, 23, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/we-re-having-a-whale-of-a-time-on-holiday_0007524.aspx <![CDATA[Over half of holidaymakers only speak English when abroad*]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/parlez-vous-anglais-tongue-tied-brits-stick-to-english-on-holiday/0007370/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/parlez-vous-anglais-tongue-tied-brits-stick-to-english-on-holiday_0007370.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said: "We offer a cautious welcome to the news of the proposed merger. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-of-british-airways-and-iberia/0007371/ Fri, 13, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-merger-of-british-airways-and-iberia_0007371.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, commenting on today's verdict around the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) versus online travel agent, Travel Republic:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-caa-vs-travel-republic-case-verdict/0007312/ Tue, 10, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-caa-vs-travel-republic-case-verdict_0007312.aspx <![CDATA["This is one of the most significant days in British Airways' (BA) history. Over the last 90 years the airline has never made a loss in the first six months of the financial year. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/Comment-from-bob-atkinson-on-british-airways-financial-results-released-today/0007217/ Fri, 06, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/Comment-from-bob-atkinson-on-british-airways-financial-results-released-today_0007217.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on the release of Ryanair's half year results and what they mean for the consumer, Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com says:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-release-of-ryanairs-half-year-results/0007169/ Mon, 02, Nov 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-release-of-ryanairs-half-year-results_0007169.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com comments on Air Passenger Duty (APD) being increased:]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-air-passenger-duty-apd-increase/0007086/ Thu, 29, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-air-passenger-duty-apd-increase_0007086.aspx <![CDATA[The popularity of the UK break is not abating this October as families choose to holiday at home this half term travelsupermarket.com has revealed.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/half-term-breaks-still-on-the-agenda-for-brit-families/0006968/ Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/half-term-breaks-still-on-the-agenda-for-brit-families_0006968.aspx <![CDATA[Brits are as keen as ever to spend whilst away with the average holiday spending money increasing by four per cent in the last quarter from &pound;301 to &pound;312 (not including flights and accommodation), according to the Holiday Spending Money Index from travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brit-holidaymakers-show-renewed-confidence-as-spending-levels-increase_0006967 .aspx Fri, 23, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/brit-holidaymakers-show-renewed-confidence-as-spending-levels-increase_0006967 .aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com, said: "Given that earlier this week BAA planned to appeal against the valuation of Gatwick, we are surprised at such a quick sale to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-on-the-sale-of-gatwick-airport/0006898/ Wed, 21, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-the-sale-of-gatwick-airport_0006898.aspx <![CDATA[Following the weekend's events on X Factor with the contestants singing for survival at the judges' 'houses' around the world, there has been a huge surge in interest in the locations chosen.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-enquiries-for-travel-comparison-site/0006659/ Thu, 08, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-x-factor-effect-boosts-holiday-enquiries-for-travel-comparison-site_0006659.aspx <![CDATA[Despite distinctly average weather and occasional traffic chaos, over 12 million Brits holidayed on home soil this summer, according to a poll of over 2,000 people commissioned by travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/blackpool-the-british-favourite-for-summer-at-home/0006587/ Mon, 05, Oct 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/blackpool-the-british-favourite-for-summer-at-home_0006587.aspx <![CDATA[From sombreros and straw donkeys to lurid liqueurs, Brits can't resist splashing their cash on holiday souvenirs.&nbsp; So much so, that the nation will spend over &pound;557 million on mementoes over the next 12 months, according to new research released today by travelsupermarket.com.*<SUP>1</SUP>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/trinket-tourists/0006042/ Fri, 21, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/trinket-tourists_0006042.aspx <![CDATA[In light of Ryanair's announcement of a new base at Leeds Bradford International Airport and 14 new flight routes, Peter Smith, head of flights at travelsupermarket.com said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-from-peter-smith-on-ryanairs-new-base/0005883/ Tue, 11, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-from-peter-smith-on-ryanairs-new-base_0005883.aspx <![CDATA[For Brits planning to take everything but the kitchen sink on holiday this summer, travelsupermarket.com is urging travellers to check their baggage allowance before flying to avoid getting caught out by hefty airline fines. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/the-baggage-crunch/0005834/ Tue, 04, Aug 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/the-baggage-crunch_0005834.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at travelsupermarket.com said: "easyJet should be congratulated on a strong set of results for the third quarter of their financial year.&nbsp; However, our concern for consumers is that easyJet has achieved this, in part, by confusing its customers through a complicated booking process and series of hidden charges.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-easyJets-results_0005771 .aspx Wed, 29, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-on-easyJets-results_0005771 .aspx <![CDATA[Capitalising on the patriotism sweeping the nation following England's victory over Australia, British Airways and Quantas have joined forces to offer cut price fares to Australia based on the first innings scores of the second test, with the number of seats determined by the amount of runs scored by the opposing team. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/oz-rules-as-ashes-result-sees-flight-prices-plummet/0005639/ Wed, 22, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/oz-rules-as-ashes-result-sees-flight-prices-plummet_0005639.aspx <![CDATA[Experts at travelsupermarket.com, the travel comparison site, are urging holidaymakers wanting car hire for Spanish resorts to book now to avoid rising costs and disappointment, as a car hire shortage hits Spain resulting in little or no availability.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/car-hire-dries-up-this-summer-book-now-to-avoid-disappointment/0005638/ Tue, 21, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/car-hire-dries-up-this-summer-book-now-to-avoid-disappointment_0005638.aspx <![CDATA[Travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com today released the findings of its first ever consumer travel barometer, an ongoing tracker of Brits' views on holidays and travel.&nbsp; The barometer is a snapshot of British attitudes to holidays - to go away or not to go away, what type of holiday, where to go and how much to spend.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelometer-reveals-level-of-consumer-confidence000_5610 .aspx Fri, 17, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/travelometer-reveals-level-of-consumer-confidence000_5610 .aspx <![CDATA[Countless campaigns warn Brits about the dangers associated with sun burn, binge drinking and having unprotected sex whilst on holidays.&nbsp; But despite this, a third of Brits (33 per cent) are more likely to take risks on holiday abroad and do things that they wouldn't at home, according to research released by travel comparison site travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/risky-britiness/0005463/ Mon, 06, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/risky-britiness_0005463.aspx <![CDATA[Commenting on France's decision to reduce VAT on food and drink in restaurants and bars from 19.6 per cent to just 5.5 per cent, Bob Atkinson, travel expert from travelsupermarket.com, said: ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/france-to-reduce-vat-on-food-and-drink/0005436/ Thu, 02, Jul 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/france-to-reduce-vat-on-food-and-drink_0005436.aspx <![CDATA[Like Sex and the City's Charlotte, who would only eat chocolate pudding "made in Poughkeepsie" whilst holidaying in Mexico, many Brits are wary of trying new foods abroad.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/you-want-frites-with-that/0005306/ Mon, 22, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/you-want-frites-with-that_0005306.aspx <![CDATA[Planning where we will go, the place we will stay, and what we might visit is all part of the exciting build up to a holiday.&nbsp; But imagine the disappointment when you arrive at the wrong hotel or destination, leaving your dream holiday in tatters - a reality for over 950,000 Brits*, according to research released by travelsupermarket.com today**]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/sharm-el-where/0005081/ Mon, 01, Jun 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/sharm-el-where_0005081.aspx <![CDATA[Planning a break away in the UK this bank holiday weekend? If so, you are not alone. The newly termed 'Staycation' is high on the list of priorities for British travellers this year as they try to get the biggest bang for their holiday buck. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/20-million-holidaymakers-opt-for-the-best-of-British/0005022/ Fri, 22, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/20-million-holidaymakers-opt-for-the-best-of-British_0005022.aspx <![CDATA[Parents are flying in the face of teachers, fines and the recession by taking their kids on holiday during term time, with nearly half (49 per cent) of parents in the UK admitting they have done so in the past, according to new research released today by travel comparison website travelsupermarket.com. ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/have-kids- will-travel_0004925 .aspx Wed, 13, May 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/have-kids- will-travel_0004925 .aspx <![CDATA[The Hi-De-Hi Factor sweeps Britain as the nation heads for holiday parks ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/rise-of-the-retro-holiday/0004542/ Wed, 08, Apr 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/rise-of-the-retro-holiday_0004542.aspx <![CDATA[You're never too old for that 'last' family holiday when it's funded by the Bank of Mum and Dad]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/family-holidays-too-good-to-give-up/0004470/ Mon, 30, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/family-holidays-too-good-to-give-up_0004470.aspx <![CDATA[They say 'seeing is believing' and British travellers are taking this to heart with over a third (34 per cent) of Brits saying they have been inspired to holiday or travel to a destination after seeing it in a film, according to research* released today by travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/location-location-vacation/0004301/ Thu, 12, Mar 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/location-location-vacation_0004301.aspx <![CDATA["The results released by British Airways are not good news, but are an indication of the economy at present, and they are not an isolated case.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/comment-from-bob-atkinson-in-reaction-to-british-airways-result/0004024/ Fri, 06, Feb 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/comment-from-bob-atkinson-in-reaction-to-british-airways-result_0004024.aspx <![CDATA[easyJet profit increase largely due to 'hidden' extras - 82.9% increase in ancillary revenue for the airline<br />]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/low-cost-airlines-must-be-more-transparent-when-it-comes-to-extras/0003904/ Thu, 22, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/low-cost-airlines-must-be-more-transparent-when-it-comes-to-extras_0003904.aspx <![CDATA[This weekend set to be the busiest of the year for online travel bookings predicts travelsupermarket.com <p>&nbsp;</p>]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/banish-blue-monday-book-a-holiday/0003874/ Mon, 19, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/banish-blue-monday-book-a-holiday_0003874.aspx <![CDATA[Brits risk major disruptions to their holiday plans by lacking awareness of the necessary travel requirements to visit certain countries, according to research published today by travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/last-minute-travellers-risk-major-disappointment/0003857/ Mon, 12, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/last-minute-travellers-risk-major-disappointment_0003857.aspx <![CDATA[The financial doom and gloom may be spreading its net even further, but the humble holiday is holding its head high with the average number of holidays planned for 2009 increasing to 1.8 from 1.5 in 2008, according to research published today by travelsupermarket.com.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/new-years-resolution-take-more-holidays/0003837/ Mon, 05, Jan 2009 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/new-years-resolution-take-more-holidays_0003837.aspx <![CDATA[The traditional family Christmas at home with a roaring fire and gifts beneath the tree could become a thing of the past according to a poll by travelsupermarket.com as nearly half of Brits (46 per cent) admit they would prefer a holiday to receiving Christmas presents this year.]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape/0003794/ Thu, 11, Dec 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-escape_0003794.aspx <![CDATA[Holidays are an opportunity to escape everyday life, to take a break and relax. But many Brits yearn for their creature comforts whilst away with over half (57 per cent) dreaming of sleeping in their own bed, according to research from travelsupermarket.com released today]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/no-place-like-home-for-holidaying-brits/0003728/ Fri, 21, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/no-place-like-home-for-holidaying-brits_0003728.aspx <![CDATA[Bob Atkinson, travel expert at www.travelsupermarket.com welcomes the announcement by bmi to cut all fuel surcharges on flights within the UK and Europe... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/response-to-bmi-removing-all-fuel-surcharges/0003539/ Fri, 07, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/response-to-bmi-removing-all-fuel-surcharges_0003539.aspx <![CDATA[The airport experience is leaving Brits increasingly stressed and frustrated following widespread reports of collapses, delays, lost luggage and confusion... ]]> http://www.moneysupermarket.com/c/press-releases/bad-air-day-frustrated-travellers-reveal-top-airport-gripes/0003534/ Fri, 07, Nov 2008 00:00:00GMT http://www.moneysupermarket.com/newsandcommunity/press-releases/bad-air-day-frustrated-travellers-reveal-top-airport-gripes_0003534.aspx