Travel Companies May Raise Holiday Prices After Booking

Travel companies can increase prices after booking.

Holiday prices might go up, even for booked trips. There are fears of cancellations and delays due to the war in Iran.

Travel prices may rise to cover fuel costs. Experts also worry about existing bookings becoming more expensive.

People who booked holidays might be asked to pay more. Emma Brennan from ABTA said companies can ask for more money due to legislation.

Holiday plans will be disrupted.

Emma Brennan said travel companies can increase package holiday costs, but this rarely happens. There are strict rules and refunds are offered if the increase is over 8%.

Travel companies must follow rules and can only increase costs up to 8%. Refunds are offered if the increase is higher, and it only applies to certain cost increases.

A 14-night package holiday could cost an extra £160 or £640 for a family of four.

There are fears for summer holidays.

Airports Council International warned of a jet fuel shortage if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen, which could affect EU flights.

Some airlines have imposed fuel surcharges or cancelled flights due to higher oil prices.

Susannah Streeter said consumers are bracing for an energy crunch, and there are fears of holiday plans being ruined by a jet fuel crisis.

Lufthansa has scrapped routes, and there are worries tourist destinations could be hit.

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