Travel and Motoring

As summer temperatures rise, so does demand for sun cream — but how much should you be paying to protect your skin?

Ferry firm DFDS has updated its booking website after we alerted them to an error.

We have been alerted to a flaw in the DFDS booking system which is resulting in some passengers paying £100 more than they need to for their ferry ticket.

One issue that has recently come to the forefront, and rightly so, is the ongoing problems with flight cancellations and delays affecting Blue Islands customers.

Thinking about a summer holiday? Looking for a last-minute deal? Planning a city break? Travel scams have been prevalent over the past few years, so be careful when booking anything online.

Did you know that you can save money on your petrol not only by shopping at the cheapest forecourt, but also by the way you maintain – and even drive – your car?  

Heathrow Airport is currently facing one of the biggest operational challenges in its history following a fire at an electrical substation.

If you are unsure about travelling in Europe now – or confused about what the Schengen Area is – then here is what you need to know.

We’ve officially entered spring, and for some that means thinking about booking a summer holiday away from Jersey. We’ve been gathering some tips, from saving money to other general information that may help your planning.

Did you realise that the parking app used by motorists in Jersey, paybyphone, is charging you 20p to send you a text reminder?

Have you had a flight delayed or rescheduled by Blue Islands, with little to no assistance in recovering any additional costs you incurred? We're trying to find out how many passengers are affected.

LibertyBus have announced the signing of a new contract with Government of Jersey, meaning they will be running our bus service for the next ten years.

Jersey's Government has announced that the Danish ferry operator DFDS is its preferred choice to take over routes to and from the Island.

LibertyBus will continue to run the Island’s bus service for at least another decade.

Before you travel, it’s essential to check the validity of your passport.

Do you, or someone you know, currently have a provisional Jersey driving license?

Are you aware of the coming changes to driving licence requirements in Jersey?

The cost of parking in Jersey's public car parks will be increasing by around 7% this week.

Are you thinking about jetting off for some sunshine, soaking up some culture on a mini-break, or visiting some loved ones abroad?

Jersey Airport have issued an important update about British Airways flights.

We're sharing a helpful guide to travel advice when you've been affected by flight disruptions.

The Unite union has said that nearly a thousand airport workers will take strike action at Gatwick Airport this summer.

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, the idea of a New Year holiday in the sun becomes more and more appealing.

With the news that Condor may be able to re-start their fast ferry service from the end of May, now’s the time to dig out those Covid travel vouchers.

The Consumer Council has been receiving queries from concerned Islanders regarding flight cancellations. 

A number of Islanders have been in touch with various issues, from how to get a refund to rebooking with another airline, which shows that there is still some confusion out there. There has also been some frustration shown with the charges being levied for the re-booking of flights. 

We've looked into your rights as a passenger, if your flight is cancelled due to strike action.

A cancelled flight, whether due to bad weather or a fault with the plane, can set your holiday off to a bad start. To make the most of a bad situation, it’s important to understand your rights to avoid any extra financial costs and whether you could be due any compensation.

Thousands of consumers have been affected following the collapse of Thomas Cook this month (September 2019), sparking the repatriation of over 150,000 British holidaymakers.

British Airways recently announced that strikes organised by their staff would be causing significant disruption in the coming months, with the next one set to happen on 27 September 2019.