Press Releases

Wednesday, 16th May 2012

Olympic flame isn’t setting the UK alight

St Pancras Olympics 2012

95% of British people will be able to see the flame when it tours the UK…but do they care? With the Olympic Torch arriving in the UK at the end of the week, a poll carried out by the country’s largest add-ons provider, HolidayExtras.com, has revealed that over a quarter … Read more

Tuesday, 15th May 2012

Families enjoy peace and privacy at the airport

Waiting to board the flight in comfort

Families looking to escape the airport bustle can now book three hours’ entry to Servisair lounges for a fixed price of £17.49 per adult, and £9.99 per child between the ages of 2 and 12. Infants aged 0 to 2 are free. HolidayExtras.com offers Servisair lounges at all major UK … Read more

Tuesday, 15th May 2012

Enjoy a taste of the high life…

The luxurious Sofitel at LHR T5

A night’s stay at the Heathrow Sofitel during the Olympics from £310 with HolidayExtras.com Olympic-goers can add the finishing touches to a once-in-a-lifetime experience by booking an overnight stay at the luxury Sofitel London Heathrow with HolidayExtras.com. This lavish five-star hotel has just scooped Best European Airport Hotel and was … Read more

Monday, 14th May 2012

Chaos at the airport

Chaos at the airport

The majority of travellers (40%) don’t want to be held up for more than half an hour passing through check-in and airport security, according to the results of a new poll from travel add-ons specialist HolidayExtras.com. The survey also reveals that a further 25% of holidaymakers are not happy to … Read more

Friday, 11th May 2012

Holiday Extras’ Liz Hare survives on £1 a day for malaria charity

Liz Hare with school children in Uganda

Liz lives below the line to raise money and awareness for ‘Malaria No More UK’ Liz Hare, who works at the Hythe-based company, has spent the last five days living on porridge oats, rice, kidney beans, broccoli soup and eggs. Not for the fun of it – but to step … Read more

Friday, 11th May 2012

Record bookings point to a fruitful June for the travel industry

family-holiday-car-drive

Holiday Extras sees a 47% increase in airport parking bookings On April 30, Holiday Extras took a record-breaking number of parking bookings through its award-winning website and UK-based contact centre. The leading travel add-ons company saw a 47% increase in airport parking bookings compared to the same period last year, … Read more

Thursday, 10th May 2012

Keep calm and carry on

Security during London Olympics 2012

Brits undaunted by security concerns as Exercise Olympic Guardian begins A massive 37% of Brits believe that the Government is taking all necessary steps to ensure their safety during the Olympics, a new poll by HolidayExtras.com has revealed. As details of the latest Olympic security exercise are announced, the UK’s … Read more

Wednesday, 9th May 2012

Holiday Extras’ Star Wars-themed fundraiser

May the 4th be with you

Intergalactic force collects £264 for cancer and local hospices HolidayExtras.com HQ was taken over by the Galactic Empire today in a bid to raise cash for Cancer Research UK and the Pilgrims Hospices. The Star Wars-themed fundraiser, ‘May the 4th be with you’, saw the Holiday Extras team dress as … Read more

Monday, 30th April 2012

Too fat to fly?

Overweight air traveller

Air passengers call for excess body weight to be taxed When it comes to excess weight on a plane, Brits think we should all pay our fair share, and with body weight affecting fuel consumption in the same way as excess baggage, it’s not surprising travellers want a ‘fat tax’. … Read more

Tuesday, 24th April 2012

Last-minute May Day hotel and parking deals

Sheraton Skyline Sky Garden

An overnight stay plus four days’ secured Heathrow parking from £73 May Day Bank Holiday travellers can enjoy some excellent late deals with HolidayExtras.com. A limited offer, which can only be booked through the leading travel add-ons company, means families can reserve an overnight stay at the luxury Park Inn … Read more