Budget flights R.I.P.

End of cheap flights boom as airlines raise fares in line with oil prices

More than five million British passengers could be priced out of the budget holiday market as airlines raise their fares, bringing the era of cheap travel to an end.

Cheap Travel As We Know It - R.I.P.

Cheap travel: is the bubble about to burst?

All the signs suggest that cheap travel is coming to an end. But don’t forgo this year’s holiday, says Nick Trend: it could be your last chance of a break at a reasonable price.

"You’ve never had it so good”: that was our front-page headline on this section just over a year ago when I was highlighting the incredibly good value ... read more

Alas, "Cheap Executive Travel" Is Just An Illusion After All

Eos bankruptcy filing signals end to cheap executive travel

Eos, the premium airline that flew between London and New York, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last night, a move that appeared to signal the end of cut-price executive-only flights across the Atlantic.

The American carrier’s flights were suspended last night, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Stan-sted and John F ... read more

The Best Time to Buy Airline Tickets

Myths, facts and advice on how to snag that supercheap seat

You: "Hi. My name is Joe."

Crowd: "Hi, Joe!"

You: "I am an online airfare addict. It has been four hours and 22 minutes since my last travel Web site visit."

Admit it -- you, me, everyone is obsessed with finding that most elusive of deals: incredibly cheap airfare for our very next trip.

Goa

For foreign tourists, Goa offers cheap thrills

PANJIM: They arrive in Goa like white chicken and leave golden-brown. They pass a lovely week eating, drinking and sunbathing, and all for less than five pounds a day. Goa may be one of the most expensive spots in India, but for the foreign tourist it is still luxury on the cheap.