Ryanair has been conducting a tireless crackdown on passengers who try to take bags larger than the stated maximum dimensions on to its aircraft for free. According to CEO Michael O'Leary, the number of passengers with oversized bags has gone way down since the implementation of these strict measures.
Fraudsters are quick to exploit uncertainty and the travel disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East is no exception. We're already seeing criminals target people seeking refunds for booked travel and holidays, sending them a link to supposedly receive a refund but instead people's accounts are being charged.
The Financial Conduct Authority stated that total compensation and administration costs will now amount to roughly £9.1 billion, down from earlier estimates of more than £11 billion. This revised figure includes £7.5 billion in direct payouts to consumers and £1.6 billion in operational costs for lenders.
In the EU, when a train is significantly delayed or cancelled altogether, affected passengers are often entitled to compensation, according to the EU Passenger Regulation. This also applies to disruptions caused by strikes. A delay of one hour entitles you to a reimbursement of 25 percent of the fare you paid, and a delay of two hours entitles you to 50 percent back.
According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
If the trial is successful, the plan will save 20m a year in lost revenue, while preventing confused passengers from being prosecuted for fare evasion, the Department for Transport says. A separate scheme will also make it easier for passengers who buy their tickets from third-party retailers such as Trainline to claim compensation for late or cancelled services under the Delay Repay scheme.
Train passengers are missing out on over 80 million annually in compensation for delayed journeys, a new analysis has revealed. The shortfall has been blamed on an "unacceptable" claims processes. Online ticket retailer Trainline, which produced the data, has called for rail reform that "focuses on what matters" to passengers. While customers who purchase tickets directly through a train operator's website or app can often access "one-click" compensation claims via the delay repay scheme for service disruptions,
A former flight attendant accused of posing as a pilot and working airline employee fooled three U.S. carriers into giving him hundreds of free tickets over a span of four years, federal authorities say. But precisely how he is alleged to have done it - and why the airlines wouldn't have caught on sooner - has industry insiders scratching their heads.
Traveling is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it comes with its share of risks especially when it comes to your health. Whether you're backpacking through Southeast Asia, road-tripping across Europe, or taking a luxury cruise, unexpected medical issues can turn an amazing trip into a nightmare. That's where travel health insurance steps in offering peace of mind and financial protection when you're far from home.
A further 36 universities face legal action from more than 170,000 current and former students, who claim they did not receive the full education they paid for during the Covid pandemic. It follows a settlement between University College London (UCL) and the Student Claim Group, which is now representing other students and graduates. Legal letters have been sent to each of the 36 other institutions, warning that they intend to seek damages for learning which students claim they paid for but did not actually receive.
But for many hotels, visibility-and sometimes survival-comes at the expense of profits. That dynamic is now at the heart of Beijing's antitrust probe. Regulators allege Trip.com is abusing its market position, with analysts citing deflation across the sector as the government's main concern. Interviews with lodging operators, industry groups and travel consultants describe a system where constant price-cutting and opaque policies are eroding profitability, even as demand rebounds.
The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a 1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers. The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade.
Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
