Surcharges won’t ground Brits says travelsupermarket.com

Commenting on recent rises in airline fuel surcharges, Peter Smith, flights manager at travelsupermarket.com said: “It is unlikely that increased costs will put large numbers of people off their annual holiday. In the past we might have expected to see a shift towards bookings to short haul destinations, however current exchange rates still make long haul destinations a very attractive option.

“The increased cost in fuel will inevitably have to be passed onto the consumer by airlines, whether it is labelled as a fuel surcharge or incorporated into other areas of pricing such as luggage check in or allocated seating. We would call for airlines to be transparent in their pricing, as British Airways have been, and explain to consumers where prices have gone up and why.”

Some money saving tips from travelsupermarket.com:

Decide how long you want to travel for and whether you can be flexible in your arrival dates.
Departing or returning a day either side of your original dates can save you a lot of money.
Consider alternative airports to the ones you originally thought of. It can often be cheaper and quicker to fly from a smaller regional airport rather than the big UK hubs such as Heathrow or Manchester.
Try and pay with a debit card as opposed to a credit card - this avoids incurring the extra charge usually associated with credit card transactions.
Travel light. By being able to travel without checked luggage you can save up to £20 per person on many low-cost carriers for a return trip.
Consider using different airlines for your outbound and inbound journeys. Two singles could be cheaper than a return and offer you more flexibility.
Midweek breaks are nearly always cheaper than weekends because there is less demand.
Look out for last minute special offers which companies often sell off cheap.
Consider long haul all inclusive holidays for excellent overall value.
Shop around for the best deals and use a price comparison website such as travelsupermarket.com to find the best price.