November 25th - School's out, prices up
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Holiday prices and air fares surge during school holidays compared with term times – two, three or four times as much. Always has been the case, always will be. Or will it? I'm talking to aviation expert Jonathan Hinkles, who is hoping to persuade the government that action short of legislation is the answer. This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to have it delivered every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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