In this latest edition we examine the effect of the fall of corporate responsibility in holiday contracts.  We suggest that new criminal offiences be created within the new Package Travel Regulations/Directive of failing to report or respond to a Bio-Hazard incident and where holidaymakers are exposed to sickness, for companies to be made responsible under a new offence of a Bio-Crime.  We also look at the continuing issue of Sick Aircraft Syndrome and the inspiration of Ms Downs who fought the UK Government on the issue of pesticides.  We look at EU Directive 2111/2005 and ask how this could be applied to aircraft fume incidents and enquiries.  Our guest article comes from Stephanie Trotter who heads Co Gas Safety.  She charts the issue of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and questions the impotency of action for the benefit of the consumer and citizen.  Our Case Study examines the appalling experience of one couple and how their substantial rights under the Package Travel Regulations where trampled upon.  Our final article provides a brief commentary on your right to have information provided to you on time whenever you book a Package Holiday. Read More

In this latest edition, our lead article highlights the growing trends at the start of the 2008 main holiday season. Holiday illness or sickness remain highly featured, accompanied by poor hygiene standards. We note also the rise of complaints of sick aircraft syndrome and ’significant change’ events to holidays. We note the ’smorgasbord’ approach by travel companies, which fails to ensure that travel consumers are treated fairly! Read More

Do you have holiday complaints or problems before you go?  This section provides you with a free selection of letters that may help to resolve your travel complaint Read More

If you are in resort and find yourself in difficulty, then use these documents to deal with your travel problem or holiday complaint with your travel provider. Read More

If you have experienced a problem whilst on holiday, and your complaint was not resolved, use these letters to deal with your travel problem or holiday complaint when you return. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch has for many years received reports from concerned holidaymakers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport. Read More

HolidayTravelWatch launched its own Travel-Zine in June 2006.  A Government Survey has found that each man, woman and child spends nearly £13 per week on Package Holidays abroad.  The Travel-Zine forms part of our overall campaigning strategy dealing with matters of Public Interest.  We seek to highlight not only the threats to Travel Consumer’s Rights, but also to provide basic information on those rights.  The Travel-Zine is free, published quarterly and is circulated by e mail.  If you wish to join our mailing list, then please provide your details through our contact form.  If you would like to view and download our earlier or latest Travel-Zine. Read More