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*I did not imagine that I would start my year's commentary by talking about terror. We offer our deepest and sincerest condolences & support to the Families & Friends of the Victims & Survivors*

*We offer to all our followers the greatest wish for a peaceful Christmas season and the hope that you all experience a Happy New Year in 2017 and safe travels!*

*Our deepest sympathies to the Families & Friends of the Victims & Seriously Injured*

*Today we proudly announce our Travel Champions for 2016 - all display the very best in human qualities!* http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/press/recognition-of-consumer-champions-2016

*The & have written to the UK Prime Minister calling for the resumption of flights to Sharm el Sheikh in . We have issued a press release offering the counter view; we do so with a heavy heart because as we have said many times, we stand in solidarity with the people of Egypt and those that rely on tourism, however, we feel that there are too many unanswered questions on holiday security - we are asking Theresa May to be cautious against this powerful lobby!* http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/press/consumer-group-urges-uk-pm-to-be-cautious-on-egypt

*I have written an article about the many stories appearing about fraudulent claims companies and holiday claims. I absolutely condemn such activity - the methodology employed by some of these companies strongly suggests that the law is not being complied with! My article examines the history of claims in the UK since 2007 and I have tried to explain what is going on here. I strongly believe that all Consumers have the right to make a complaint and pursue it in a way that is legal and with evidence that supports such a claim. This is a debate that suggest to Consumers that complaining is wrong or somehow dirty - it is not and Consumers should read this article to put some perspective on the whole issue! http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/alerts/hot-issues-travel-blog/holiday-claims-a-culture-of-compensation

*As we started to hear via Canadian News about the passengers experience with the BA diverted flight, we issued another press release calling on Aviation Authorities to create a 'Passenger's Right to Know' - what do you think?* http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/press/repeated-call-for-aviation-authorities-to-introduce-passengers-right-to-know

*Following on from the BA diverted flight this week, we issued this press release!* http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/press/call-for-ba-to-provide-for-a-passengers-right-to-know

Call for BA to provide for a Passenger's Right to Know | Holiday Travel Watch Latest press release in which HolidayTravelWatch calls on BA to provide information to passengers about a possible toxic fume event on their flight diverted from San Francisco to Vancouver

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*The late summer storms lead us now into cooler weather and a great deal of uncertainty. Despite my best efforts during the so-called campaign, no politician revealed what it would mean for Consumers - its all about don't you know?? Well now is the time for these great politicians to come off the fence and spell out exactly what it means for UK Consumers - will they debate with me???*

*We are hearing from more and more Consumers, who quite rightly, are trying to resolve their own travel problems. The area that concerns me most are those who are trying to resolve claims where they have suffered illness. In one case they have been trying for over 12 months, in another, a family of 8 took part in an arbitration scheme where the claim limit of illness is £1,500, but they lost, and it was clear that they were ill-prepared. It is quite apparent that many holidaymakers will spent on average up to 6 months trying to resolve matters, but many do not follow a regime which could perhaps lead them to resolution! Read my latest press release where I guide holidaymakers in that situation on how to plan your strategy! The overall advice is to be careful how you advance and if you are not sure, get some advices!* http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/press/how-to-manage-your-holiday-sickness-complaints