Travel

Teletext Holidays and its sister company Alpharooms have agreed to refund £7 million to thousands of customers still waiting to get their money back after their package holidays were cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. Here's how to make a claim.

The next update of the coronavirus 'traffic light' travel system, used to govern the action holidaymakers take when they return to the UK from overseas, is due to take place on Friday 17 September. This is expected to provide the latest information on which destinations will feature on the Government's 'green', 'amber' and 'red' travel lists - but it could also see an overhaul of the system entirely.

Travellers returning to Wales from abroad will be able to use cheap PCR tests from providers on the UK Government's list of approved firms from 21 September. Currently, those going to Wales have no choice over the PCR test provider they can use and can only book via the Corporate Travel Management portal.

A new, greener type of unleaded petrol called E10 is being rolled out across forecourts in England, Scotland and Wales by 1 September under Government plans. But 600,000 older vehicles aren't compatible with it so will need to use pricier fuel, and even if your vehicle can take it, you may have to fill up more often because it's less efficient.

It's a summer like no other (OK, so last year's was strange too). Many who'd normally go abroad are staying at home and others have left booking anything till the last minute due to the uncertainty. But whatever your plans, we've got you covered – from the top travel card to £29 Travelodge rooms, free airline seat choice, 2for1 UK days out, £40 PCR tests and even how to beam a T-Rex into your front room.

Petrol prices have hit their highest level since October 2013, according to motoring firm the AA. It says the hikes are due to oil prices rising again following a slump caused by the pandemic. But there are ways you can cut costs now as we explain below. 

Holidaymakers who are fully vaccinated and children will no longer need to quarantine when returning to England from 'amber list' countries after Monday 19 July, in a move that is likely to significantly open up overseas travel in time for the summer holidays.

Hopeful holidaymakers who need to apply for a new or renewed passport have been urged to do it as soon as possible, after the Passport Office warned applications may take 10 weeks to process, instead of the usual three if you apply online.

The Government has unveiled details of how it plans to open up foreign travel this summer for those in England, with countries to be graded under a new traffic light system which will determine whether travellers need to quarantine and what coronavirus tests are required.

Travel rules are hugely complicated, with restrictions for UK citizens, Foreign Office warnings about other countries, quarantine requirements and a long list of other issues to worry about. To help, this guide cuts through the confusion and summarises the rules for the top 15+ travel destinations.