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Government Reignited Package Travel Regulations Consultation
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Government Reignited Package Travel Regulations Consultation

After a couple years without confirmed updates to the Package Travel Regulations consultation, the government have finally launched a brand-new set of proposals.   The proposed consultation is set to last 12-weeks and is set to include proposed changes to domestic packages within the regulations.   The aim is to continue to provide important safeguarding…

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EES Launch Delayed and FCDO Advice Updated
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EES Launch Delayed and FCDO Advice Updated

It may come as no surprise to some that the EES launch date has recently been delayed. In response, the FCDO has issued new advice to travellers and many are encouraging travel businesses to share this important advice and delay schedule with uninformed customers.   The EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) was due to launch soon,…

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Air Passenger Duty (APD) Set to Increase in 2026
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Air Passenger Duty (APD) Set to Increase in 2026

Alongside several budget changes from Rachel Reeves, it was announced that APD will be increasing in April 2026. As the chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves was set to announce several changes, including tax rates in different areas of the government. However, the increase in APD in both 2025 and 2026 has caused a particularly…

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SAF Mandated and In Action as of January 1st
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SAF Mandated and In Action as of January 1st

2025 has already gotten off on a fantastic foot for the travel industry, as Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, has confirmed that SAF has been mandated as of the first of January this year!  This means that from the first of January (yesterday) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (all the tools your business needs to thrive.

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Consultation Opened on Gov. Plans for Aviation Carbon Offset
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Consultation Opened on Gov. Plans for Aviation Carbon Offset

The fight for sustainable aviation fuels is still in progress, and international authorities are making larger strides towards an aviation carbon offset. However, some wariness has been expressed as the UK government was warned that these efforts could result in unaffordable airfares for many UK travellers. The government has so far stated that this will…

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US Alerts on Sri Lanka Threat Backed Up by Foreign Office
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US Alerts on Sri Lanka Threat Backed Up by Foreign Office

As of Wednesday the 24th of October, travellers have been issued an official warning surrounding threats in Sri Lanka. The warning was initially issued by the US government, and was later backed up by the travellers’ page, or find your next protected holiday in the PTS member search. 

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