Category Archives: Tips and Views

Waiting to Board: Marty Carr, Online Golf Travel

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Marty Carr’s website, Online Golf Travel, allows golfers to plan, price and book all elements of their trip. Continue reading →

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Confused.com’s guide to buying travel insurance

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Confused.com has written a post for Cheapflights.co.uk, featuring two brothers and their search for travel insurance. Continue reading →

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The best skateparks in Germany

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Cheapflights Media

Stefan Schwinghammer, the online editor of Monster Skateboard Magazine, shares his favourite skateparks around Germany with Cheapflights Continue reading →

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Airline industry showcases plans for check-in of the future

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

The airline industry has presented new plans for the “check-in of the future” at airports around the world.On display at the Aviation Security World Conference, which is taking place this week in Amsterdam, is a new walk-in security system that promises to speed up the airline check-in process. Continue reading →

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Emissions Trading Scheme ‘could not be more misguided’

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

The organisation that represents 93 per cent of all scheduled international flights has urged the European Union to abandon plans to include aviation within the Emissions Trading Scheme that is due to launch in 2012. Continue reading →

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HostelBookers guide to finding budget accommodation

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

Our friends at HostelBookers.com have written this guide to finding the cheapest beds (hotels and hostels) in the top destinations.Traveller-tested, here are HostelBookers’ top tips: Continue reading →

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Rugby World Cup special offers from Europcar

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

Europcar has launched special offers for rugby fans visiting New Zealand during the tournament.The car-hire company is offering discounted rates for those hiring a car for seven days or more, free GPS unit, as well as a free additional driver. Continue reading →

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Build your own travel insurance policy

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

Marks & Spencer has launched a brand new travel insurance policy promising to offer travellers greater flexibility.The ability to create flexible cover options including varying levels of excess, cancellation and curtailment cover, baggage and trip limits with optional winter sports are features. Continue reading →

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Cheapflights says: airport competition good for flyers

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Cheapflights Media Ltd

The long-running saga of the Competition Commission’s legal tussle with UK airport owner BAA moved on recently, writes John Barrington-Carver.In line with the Commission’s original ruling, BAA has again been ordered to sell Stansted Airport and either Glasgow or Edinburgh airports. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things to do in Munich during Oktoberfest

Posted on August 27, 2010 by

Every autumn, the world erupts for the hoppy concoction that we all know as beer. Dark, light, ice-cold or cask, the wonderful beverage of fermented barley and yeast gets its very own celebration. What began as a wedding celebration in Munich 200 years ago now revolves entirely around the drink itself and sometimes – of course – the food. On average, more than 6 million people travel to Munich for the festivities each year, so if you happen to be one of them, check out our Top 10 things to do in Munich (even if you’re not heading to the party) and raise a glass of ale, lager, stout, blonde or whatever else you can handle. Continue reading →

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