Could customised trips mean the end of package holidays?
Thomson is to start charging for in-flight meals, hotel transfers and extra leg-room in a move that could spell the end of the package holiday. The travel company says the extra charges will allow travellers-more flexibility to create their own break in the sun. But consumer groups fear it could be a ruse to introduce price rises and warn that families may rebel. Thomson insists the change is not being introduced to cover a surreptitious price increase – but it will be difficult for travellers to make sure. The price of a ‘no frills’ basic holiday should now appear cheaper in Thomson’s Summer 2003 brochures, which will reach travel agents next week. That should help to get customers signing on the dotted line, but the final price paid is likely to be very different from the brochure figure. For a family of four who prefer to travel in relative comfort, rather than cattle class, and want a decent view, the difference could be well over £200. In-flight meals will now be charged at £10 fo
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