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Virgin has launched a free app that allows rail passengers to book trains directly, without a booking fee. Users can also earn points on spending to redeem on Virgin experiences, Greggs sausage rolls and more. 
30 June 2022
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British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Tui and Wizz Air have collectively cancelled hundreds of flights at short notice over the past few months. If your flight is cancelled, you're due an alternative or a full refund. If it's within 14 days of departure, you could be owed £100s in compensation on top.
29 June 2022
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Most MoneySavers WON'T risk going on holiday abroad without travel insurance, a new MoneySavingExpert.com poll has found. However, those holidaying in the UK said they are less likely to take out an insurance policy. 
9 June 2022
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Some Easyjet and Ryanair passengers have wrongly been told at the departure gate that they can't board flights because their passports are invalid. If you've been incorrectly turned away but your passport is fit for travel, here's how to get a full refund and £100s in compensation on top. Plus we confirm the passport rules for European travel.
12 May 2022
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Some train passengers have struggled for weeks to buy or renew railcards directly on the Railcard website. Railcard said it is working to resolve the technical issue, but here's what to try in the meantime.
9 May 2022
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Sky Mobile's two million customers will be charged a £2 a day fee if they use their phone to 'roam' - make calls, send texts and access data outside of a free WiFi network - in Europe from today (3 May).  
2 May 2022
Government launches half-price 'rail sale'
The Government has today (Tuesday 19 April) launched a 'rail sale' alongside 20 train operators, which will offer travellers around 50% off more than one million train tickets on journeys across England, Wales and parts of Scotland. Here's what you need to know. 
20 April 2022
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Flybe has begun flying again under new ownership. The regional airline relaunched this month after collapsing in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic. It will now operate the majority of its flights from Birmingham and Belfast, as well as offering selected routes from London Heathrow.
19 April 2022
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Teletext Holidays and sister-company Alpharooms are on the brink of collapse, MoneySavingExpert can reveal. Here is all you need to know if you have made a booking with the travel companies.
18 April 2022
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Former customers of the now defunct travel firm Thomas Cook have been urged to submit refund claims for holidays they lost out on when the company went under in 2019. The Government's Official Receiver - which is administering the winding down of Thomas Cook - set-up a claims portal in November 2021, but it says thousands of eligible holidaymakers still need to submit refund requests.
18 April 2022

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