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Saturday, 4 February 2012

Travel and transport

Travel and transport

Air travel

What to do if your travel company or airline goes bust

Find out what rights you have if the worst happens - and what you can do to protect yourself when booking a holiday

Air travel hand baggage rules

What you can and can't take on board under the current security rules

In-flight safety

A guide to looking after your health and safety when travelling by plane

What to expect at the airport

When to get there, basic information on security, baggage and airside shopping, plus returning to the UK

UK flight services

An overview of UK airports, buying tickets and your rights as a passenger

Dangerous and restricted items: what you cannot take on board an aircraft

A list of dangerous and restricted items that you cannot take in your hold and hand baggage

Advance registration before you travel

How to provide your Advance Passenger Information (API) before you travel

Making a complaint about air services

How to complain about airports, airlines, tour operators and travel agents

Air travel and the environment (environment and greener living section)

Decisions you can make to reduce the adverse environmental impact of air travel

Using ePassport gates at airport border control

Find out what the gates are and how to use them

Getting there (disabled people section)

Tips and advice on foreign travel for disabled people

See also...

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