COVID Advice

While it has always been a sought-after element in travel booking, the demand for flexibility in travel has become more of a necessity in the past couple years. And, according to the new Expedia study, flexibility tops traveller priorities in 2022. It shouldn't be any surprise that flexibility tops traveller priorities after the past couple…

There's been some uncertainty for travellers since the booster vaccine was introduced surrounding the question of: will I need a booster vaccine to travel? Specifically, for UK travellers the possible requirement for a booster vaccine to travel to Europe is a big question currently. There is still some discussion going on over what different destinations…

On the 4th of October, the new travel system finally came into play and replaced the more complicated traffic light system for travel. After announcing in mid-September that the traffic light system would be removed, this change being put in place is exciting news for travel businesses and travellers alike. Not only is the travel…

On the 17th of September, the government brought us some great travel news, including the updates to the traffic light system, PCR testing changes for vaccinated travellers, and of course, some excellent new destinations coming off the red list. Turkey, Oman, Kenya, Egypt, The Maldives, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came off the red list…

On September 17th, 2021, the news we had all been anticipating was revealed by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. While there have been many complaints and queries this summer over the state of the traffic light system, the cost of PCRs, and the confusion surrounding travel during covid in general, we're all excited for the future…

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a warning to travel consumers emphasising that it is imperative to check their financial protection surrounding last minute getaway deals. Though this type of travel sale is not a new occurrence in the travel industry, with the more uncertain state of travel around Covid, booking holidays last minute…

With the world beginning to open again to travel, we in the travel industry are all looking hopefully to the future. An issue that has been circling for the majority of 2021, and one that travel professionals are very passionate about, is the price and regulation of PCR testing for travellers at the moment. However, more attention is…

In February 2021 The Department of Transport began to set up the Passenger Covid-19 Charter for consumers in an attempt to help them understand travel during Covid, namely, to provide consumer support and advice in order to keep consumers safe during international travel, whether for business or pleasure. Officially published on May 17th, and getting…

It is undeniable that Covid has had a huge impact on how we travel. From where we can go, to how we get there, extra precautions, more flexibility, and extra costs. All of these things have only highlighted why it is so important to book with a travel agent during Covid to save not only…