HolidayTravelWatch was saddened to hear of and witness the unfolding story of flight, AF 447.  The daily news has led to the point where the tragedy of this flight is now beginning to give up its secrets, confirming all our worst fears. Read More

The 2009 holiday season, despite the credit crunch, has started with the usual flow of holiday complaints; these include: Read More

HolidayTravelWatch publishes its latest report commenting on the operation of The Package Travel Directive (incorporated into UK law in 1992 as The Package Travel Regulations). Read More

The growing disquiet on the issue of fumes or smoke in aircraft cabins is a subject matter that will not go away.  The effects of these events often lead to serious reports of immediate and long term sickness amongst aircrew and passengers.  There is a strong debate on the causes of these events which have become widely known as either ‘Aerotoxic Syndrome’ or ‘Sick Aircraft Syndrome’.  There is compelling evidence for example, to show that one of the compounds of jet engine oil - Tricresyl-Phosphate - is the active agent that causes serious neurological and other debilitating symptoms (a good indicator of such evidence can be found in ‘The Aviation Contamination Air Reference Manual’).  The disquiet expressed by Organisations such as The Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) and The Aerotoxic Association has led to the distribution of the ‘whistleblower’ film - ‘Welcome Aboard Toxic Airlines’ to all Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords, along with a second call for a Public Enquiry on this important issue. Read More

The Aerotoxic Association and the organisation Toxic Free Airlines, have today announced that they have sent to every Member of Parliament and Member of the House of Lords, a free copy of the excellent film expose by Tristan Loraine; ‘Welcome Aboard Toxic Airlines’. Read More

Tourism Concern, the British based based campaigning organisation, has recently highlighted in their report, that UK Tour Operators are apparently using businesses that are linked to the current military regime in Burma.  They provide us with an insight into the method by which tourism is developed, for example the building of tourist infrastructures through forced labour, and in some cases, ‘land grabs’ have taken place, causing the displacement of over a million people.  Tourism Concern highlight the existence of EU Directive 194/2008 which places a prohibition of trade with organisations or individuals within Burma.  Regrettably, it would appear that the British Government has yet to fully implement this Directive into UK Domestic Law. Read More

In 2008, HolidayTravelwatch was contacted by families affected by illness following their stay at a hotel in Mexico.  All were ill and some were diagnosed with Cryptosporidium and Shigella, in one case, one little girl had contracted both illnesses.  Subsequent reports confirmed diagnoses of Entamoeba Histolytica, Rotavirus & Amoebic Dysentery amongst other holidaymakers. Read More