#travel-costs

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fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

These are the best affordable destinations for family holidays in 2025

"Once again, we found big price variations in the destinations surveyed, particularly comparing those in the Eurozone. For example, prices in the Algarve are almost £100 lower for the same 10 items surveyed than in Ibiza."
Travel
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

The Dollar Isn't Stretching Like It Used To-And Travelers Are Feeling It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The U.S. dollar recorded its worst first-half performance in over 50 years, showing a significant drop of 13% against the euro and 6% against the Japanese yen.
Travel
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Major London airport predicted to be worst in Britain for flight delays this summer

West Sussex hub ranks 235th out of 250 airports worldwide in passenger satisfaction and punctuality.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Taoiseach accuses Pearse Doherty of 'asserting falsehoods' over claim Japan flight rebooked for hurling semi-final

"It's a nonsense story. It is important that the context is made very clear. The story is suggesting there was a rescheduling to do with the match. There wasn't."
US politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 weeks ago

Why the price of flights from Germany are going up

Ryanair's average fare for a one-way ticket has surged to €80 this year, signaling a rise from €66 last year, indicating a growing trend in flight costs.
Germany news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Mairia Cahill: Tickets and hotel cost over 500 for one night. I love Dublin, but I want to be able to afford to visit it

If the Government wants to make more money out of visitors to the capital, why not make it possible for them to spend a night there for less than €500?
Django
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Nearly one in four can't afford a holiday this year, survey finds

Close to one in four said they will not be able to afford a holiday this year, according to the June Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index.
UK news
fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents could overturn school term-time holiday penalties after fines rise tenfold

A petition calling for all parents of children in England to be allowed 10 days of term-time holiday leave has surpassed 180,000 signatures, prompting potential parliamentary debate.
NYC parents
NYC LGBT
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC's LaGuardia is officially the most expensive airport in North America

LaGuardia Airport is now the most expensive airport in North America, reflecting the costs of its recent renovations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trains, planes, two-day ferries? Spurs and United fans weigh up Bilbao travel options

Football fans are being exploited by airlines and hotels and Airbnb owners in the same way that people applying for Oasis tickets are when there's surge pricing.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How much would it cost to go to the Europa League final?

Manchester United and Tottenham are favorites to reach the final in Bilbao, with travel and ticket costs presenting challenges for fans.
London
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Venice will keep charging day-tripper tourists to enter the city-but is it doing any good?

Venice's new arrivals tax targets overtourism, funding city services while struggling to deter day-trippers.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The 'most expensive airport' has $20 beers and $7 bananas - and it's not JFK or LaGuardia

Istanbul Airport has been deemed the most expensive airport for food and drinks, with exorbitant prices that frustrate travelers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Clever commutersconcoct extreme travelhackto dodge 600 train fare

The whole thing is about making a point of how expensive trains are, raising awareness about how normal working people can’t spend that much on tickets.
Alternative transportation
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Hawaii businesses are struggling as tourists decline

Hawaii's visitor numbers remain significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, impacted by wildfires and rising costs.
UK news
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

UK passport fees are rising yet again - here's everything you need to know

Travel costs are increasing due to rising passport fees and additional government taxes, impacting budget travelers.
Travel
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

How Are People Affording to Travel in This Economy?

The rising cost of living contrasts sharply with increased travel demand and expenditure.
Many Americans are willing to spend significantly on travel despite economic challenges.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 months ago

This Airline Was Named the No. 1 Low-cost Carrier in the World

Vacationing is expensive. According to data from Pacaso, the average cost of just travel (domestic round-trip flight, airport parking, and rideshare) for a week-long vacation in 2024 for two people was $1,040, up 3 percent year-over-year.
Venture
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fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I spent $7,700 taking my family to Disney for 3 nights. We found ways to make this trip even better than our last one.

Family traditions at Disneyland enhance bonding experiences despite the costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

EasyJet boss denounces illegal' fines over hand luggage charges

"The imposition of the fines would increase the underlying fare. It's going to make it more expensive to fly and travel for people who don't want to have this type of product."
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