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Will I have to pay extra for my Luggage?With the new rule changes that they are announcing will I have to now pay for luggage over 23kilos |
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Can I get insurance with a medical condition?Are there any insurance companies that deal with pre-existing medical conditions? |
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Flight Safety SpecialSimon Calder put your emails to safety expert Todd Curtis on whether flying is safe following the Air France tragedy. |
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How can we avoid jetlag?Is there any way we can avoid jetlag on our trip to Australia? We have both really suffered from it in the past. |
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Am I covered after travel firm went bust?Once on holiday, we found out our travel company had folded. I paid the deposit by credit card and the balance by cheque. Am I able to reclaim my money? |
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Am I owed money after plane TV failed?Am I entitled to claim some money back after the TV screen on the seat back didn't work during my flight to Miami? |
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How much should I tip on a cruise?I'm confused by tipping on cruises. We're being charged on our bill, on top of 15% on our bar bill. What are we supposed to pay? |
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Can I trust comments on hotel review websites?I've looked at reviews of the hotel I'm going to on the internet and they are all negative. Can I rely on those reviews? |
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How can I stay abroad for free?About 10 years ago, I stayed in America with a family for free. Can I do something similar again? |
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Who should I go round the world with?I'm planning a backpacking trip around the globe later this year. Who are the best companies to book with? |
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A cheap cruise as a single?I've found that you can be charged up to 85% more on cruises as a single supplement. Is there a way to avoid this? |
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Can I claim lateness compensation?During the big freeze, I was delayed for 10 hours. Am I entitled to compensation? |
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When should I buy currency?I'm going to France in July. Should I get my Euros now or wait until nearer the time? |
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How far ahead can I book?My friend is getting married abroad in August 2010. What is the earliest I can book a trip? |
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How easy is it to travel with a bike?I want to go on a cycle holiday. What type of bike should I take and how can I travel? |
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Where should I buy currency?Should you buy foreign currency abroad, at the airport or well in advance? |
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Best cruise for seasick folk?I'd love to go on a cruise, but my wife is seasick going across the channel. Is there an option we'd both like? |
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Cheapest travel insurance?Where is the best place to go for a good deal on cheap multi-trip travel insurance?
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Online forms to visit the USAAll the details you need to get past the new American online registration system.
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Travelling on an expiring passportSimon is asked whether this lady can travel to Gran Canaria if her passport expires soon. |
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Where should I get Euros?Is it cheapest to get Euros here, at the airport or at the destinati |