The urge or desire to travel is a basic human instinct. As man and society has developed, generations of travellers have experienced new sights, sounds, tastes and diverse contact. The pleasure and joy of travel is always further enhanced by good preparation. HolidayTravelWatch would hope that your own travelling experience can be strengthened by the simple advices contained in the Travel Advice section.
The section is broken down into several categories:
1. ‘Prepare’ advice pages are designed to provoke and guide you to create your own method of preparation before you travel (Linked below).
2. Our ‘Action’ action pages provides information and guidance on how to deal with problems whilst you are in resort (Linked below).
3. The ‘Resolve’ pages provides information on how to deal with pursuing claims when you return to the UK (Linked below). To complement the ‘Resolve’ pages, we have added,
4. The ‘Holiday Compensation’ pages, which provide practical guidance through its articles and/or information gleaned from our ‘Call to Arms’ on the current complaints received by this Organisation (Linked below).
Our information areas are not intended to be exhaustive; they draw upon our own experiences of providing guidance to travellers and also that provided by government and non-governmental bodies.
Whatever type of Holiday or Travel arrangements are booked, we would suggest that all British travellers ensure that such arrangements are provided by a reputable operator, covered by the ABTA and/or ATOL schemes.
HolidayTravelWatch truly hopes that you have an enjoyable travel experience. The sections can be accessed through the following links:
Listed below are examples of articles contained within the sub-sections above and the full range of articles can be accessed by clicking on the links above, or through the category menu on the left. Please read our Legal Notice at the bottom of this page.
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
In the final Public Consultation this season, The UK Department for Transport has requested that stakeholders offer their views on their proposals to update the regulatory environment for the aviation industry. HolidayTravelWatch has responded to their detailed questionnaire, dealing with the effect of their proposals on the proposed ‘Consumer Objectives’ – Safety – Consumers – Environment. Many of the complaints we receive centre around failures under EU Directive 261/2004 (Denied Boarding, Flight Delays and Flight Cancellations), EU Directive 1107/2006 (Rights to Persons of Reduced Mobility), EU Directive 211/2005 (Issues concerning aircraft safety – eg EU Blacklist of Airlines etc) and lost and/or damaged luggage disputes. We have responded to this Consultation in a manner which is informative, constructive but nonetheless critical. We have called upon all stakeholders, to meet the challenges of dialogue and progress with Politicians and Consumers, to create a new deal and a truly sustainable future for the UK and EU airline industry! Read More
Friday, February 26th, 2010
The EU Commission, through DG Mobility & Transport have ordered a Consultation into Air Passenger Rights. Such rights involve areas such as EU Directives 889/2002 (Air Carriers Liability – particularly on the issue of mishandled luggage), 96/67 (Baggage-handling/Ground-handling), 261/2004 (Denied Boarding, Flight Delays & Flight Cancellation), 1107/2006 (Reduced Mobility Passenger Rights), 1008/2008 (Common Rules for Air Operations) and 2111/2005 (Air Safety Issues). We have reported on the issues of flight rights, aircraft safety issues, lost or damaged luggage and financial protection for holidaymakers and air passengers. Read More
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
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