Posted on July 18, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Just when you thought you had all the loose ends of your car hire all tied up in a pretty package , the clerk on the pick-up desk begins his spiel about damage waivers and what you REALLY need to buy to ensure that you’re fully covered.  Nick Trend at the Telegraph has been doing a bit [...]

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

US motorists are going to strange lengths to save money at the petrol pumps these days. From offering strangers the right to name their children to stealing from day-care centres and donating blood, it seems no stone is being left unturned in the quest for cheap fuel.  In Orlando, Florida, David Partin promised to name [...]

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Ryanair’s ambitious expansion plans came to a grinding halt yesterday when the carrier announced that it will ground 12 planes at Stansted airport this winter and close seven bases in Europe.  It is cutting services on its busiest routes at Stansted and will cease flying into seven other airports including Budapest and Valencia for six [...]