Flights

MoneySavingExpert.com is demanding that budget airlines scrap a 'family tax' that pushes worried parents to fork out an extra £15 each per flight just to guarantee they can sit next to their children.

Passengers with complaints about flight delays and cancellations may be able to take them to a new "aviation ombudsman" with binding powers from March next year, under plans confirmed by the regulator today.

The tax passengers pay on long-haul flights, such as London to Bangkok and Sydney, has fallen today, although those on medium-length journeys, for example London to New York, will now pay more.

Passengers with a hand baggage only British Airways fare will soon face an up to £18 each way fee to choose their seat if they're unhappy with the airline's allocation. But book before 26 March, and you'll still be able to select your seat for free.

Aer Lingus, Jet2 and Wizz Air face legal action after the UK's aviation regulator found the latter two airlines are wrongly rejecting flight delay compensation claims, while Aer Lingus is failing to provide passengers with information on their rights.

If you're one of the millions planning a trip to Spain at some point this summer, stop shopping at Zara right now. The giant Spanish fashion brand sells clothes in its native country far cheaper than here, so wait until you get there if you're planning on buying something.

Airlines may find it harder to wriggle out of paying compensation for technical faults, following a ruling made on a test case at Liverpool County Court today.

Airlines may no longer be able to wriggle out of paying compensation for technical faults if a test case due to be heard at Liverpool County Court today goes against them.