Virgin Atlantic plots British Airways blitz after oil bet pays off

Virgin Atlantic hedged half its fuel costs at an equivalent of $90 a barrel shortly afterwards, according to industry sources.  With oil hitting almost $140 in the…

The sneaky caveat on flexible airline tickets that could cost you hundreds

Telegraph Travel receives a number of questions from readers each week. Below, Oliver Smith, Assistant Head of Travel, looks into the latest dilemma.  John Payne writes… On…

The sneaky way airlines make money from cancelled flight tickets

Telegraph Travel receives a number of questions from readers each week. Below, Oliver Smith, Assistant Head of Travel, looks into the latest dilemma.  John Payne writes… On…

What to do when your passport name doesn’t match the name on your ticket

Gill Charlton has been fighting for Telegraph readers and solving their travel problems for more than 30 years, winning refunds, righting wrongs and suggesting solutions. She takes…