Flight compensation blog
Expert advice, legal updates, and comprehensive guides to navigating your passenger rights and flight disruptions.
Generally speaking there are two types of the airlines — full service airlines and budget airlines. The main differences between the two of them are the price and the services they offer to passengers. Low cost airlines offer relatively low fares in exchange for eliminating many services that traditional airlines offer. Does it automatically mean worse travel experience? Not if you come prepared.
Generally speaking there are two types of connecting flights. The best and most convenient are, of course, airline protected connecting flights. Especially the ones provided by full service airlines, like KLM or Air France. And then there are self transfer connections. That’s two or more flights that you book separately. What if you fly with low cost airlines? Does this mean you're less protected?
If you have ever traveled by plane, chances are you have heard any of these terms - full service airline, traditional airline, low cost carrier, budget airline. All of these terms basically describe two types of commercial airlines. And these two types are - full service airlines, also known as traditional airlines, and low cost airlines. What are the main differences between the two? What's the best option for you?
Yotel is a hotel chain from UK, best known for its modern hotels and futuristic design hotel rooms. Currently the company operates under 3 names: Yotel, YotelAir and YotelPad. While Yotel is more like a regular hotel, YotelAir is a next generation airport hotel. And also your opportunity to make that next long layover as enjoyable as possible. Learn more about YotelAir airport hotels!
Basic economy is the cheapest airline seating option. Not every airline offers basic economy tickets. But if it does, then the service really is basic. Basic economy tickets are cheaper than regular economy tickets and they come with more restrictions compared to standard economy fares. It might sound like a seating class from hell but it’s not that bad, really. That's if you come prepared.
Travel planning can be fun. But it can also be an overwhelming experience. Especially if it’s one of your first trips abroad, and you aren’t an experienced traveller yet. What do all those terms and travel phrases mean? How to get everything right, and not ruin your holiday? How not to make silly mistakes? Check out our guide to most common travel terms and industry jargon.
Going on a trip abroad for the first time? And now you're afraid that you will forget something important behind? Don’t worry. Just create a packing list, follow it and you’ll be good. If there is one thing I’ve learned about packing from all my travels, then that’s this - packing lists makes things so much easier. What not to forget to add to the packing list? What are some of the most important things in your luggage?
Airline bankruptcies. It’s not something you think about too much, isn’t it? Airlines don’t go bust every week or even month. But it does happen from time to time. And as recent events with Thomas Cook reminded us once again, it can happen also very sudden. That’s why it’s a good thing to know your rights, and to know what to do when that happens to you. What to do when your airline goes bankrupt?
Flight delays happen every day. While most of them are short, in some situations you may have to wait for hours. Some delays are caused by bad weather and other unforeseeable circumstances, others - by technical problems. Regardless of the causes, there's nothing as frustrating as heading to the airport, only to find out that your flight has been delayed. What if you are still at home, when you learn about it?
Flights get cancelled every day. It happens due to many reasons, everything from technical problems with the aircraft to bad weather and political unrest. Regardless of the reasons, it is irritating to find out that your flight has been cancelled. Your plans are ruined now. And in some situations you may even miss another flight because of that. What if you’ve been notified of the cancellation more than 2 weeks before the trip?
Flying with a baby soon? Aren’t sure whether it’s a good idea or no? Don’t worry. Thousands of people are doing the same every day. Travel prepared and you’ll be fine. Yes, there are some rules you need to know before booking that flight. Yes, it does require more planning. But at the same time it’s something people are doing every day. You’re not alone. In this article we are going to focus on rules when flying with an infant.
Travelling with your family requires more planning than travelling solo or as a couple. First of all, you can’t go anywhere. You have to take into account not only what you are interested in the most, but also what’s the best for your kids. What all the best family holiday destinations have in common? They are kid friendly, safe and have good infrastructure. Here are our favourites.
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