Polls

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Wednesday, 11th April 2012

Love isn’t in the air for British passengers

Couple enjoying an inflight drink

57% of HolidayExtras.com customers are against airlines using social media for passengers to share information before their flight 64% of women have safety concerns, compared to 51% of men As airlines test new “social seating” software which enables travellers to browse fellow passengers’ Facebook or LinkedIn profiles in order to … Read more ›

Wednesday, 28th March 2012

Mind your own hosepipe! Brits won’t snitch

Brits defy hosepipe ban

When it comes to the hosepipe ban, Brits mind their own business. In a recent survey from leading add-ons provider HolidayExtras.com, a huge 84% of people said if they saw their neighbour breaking the ban they wouldn’t report them as the Environment Agency urges. In addition, nearly a quarter of … Read more ›

Wednesday, 22nd February 2012

More than half of Brits say “Holidays abroad are GREAT”

Plane taking off

As the Government pumps £4 million into the “Holidays at home are GREAT” campaign, more than half of us would like to escape the UK this year, according to a HolidayExtras.com poll. When asked if they were planning a UK-based stay in 2012, 53% of customers totally rejected the prospect … Read more ›

Monday, 13th February 2012

Poll reveals British drivers may be taking too many risks in winter weather

Driving in winter weather

As the weather across Britain takes a much harsher turn, a new poll by HolidayExtras.com reveals that a quarter of Brits don’t take winter driving seriously, equating to nearly 8.7 million* drivers across the country. With one in 10 (almost 3.5 million) people failing to check their car before driving … Read more ›

Thursday, 9th February 2012

Just sex please, we’re British!

Just six per cent expect to be spoiled by their sweetheart on Valentine's Day.

A quarter of us would opt for action in the bedroom over extravagant gifts this Valentine’s As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s not all doom and gloom for the budget conscious. Almost a quarter (23%) of those polled by HolidayExtras.com recently said that some good loving in the bedroom would satisfy … Read more ›

Thursday, 26th January 2012

Oz and the US most popular with Poms and Limeys – and the most expensive

Arizona golfing holiday

A new poll from leading travel add-ons company HolidayExtras.com has found that the USA and Australia are the two most popular destinations for Brits, despite their relatively high costs. According to the survey, 21% of people would most like to visit the USA with a further 12% keen to explore … Read more ›