Easing the recession strain for travellers

In light of this week’s announcement that the country has officially entered a recession, Cheapflights.co.uk has issued its own official announcement, the launch of new tips on Travelling in a Recession.

The UK’s leading flight price comparison website where you can search and compare the most deals on the market ensures holiday plans won’t suffer during the economic crisis by guiding travellers using insider tips.

“As consumer champion, Cheapflights is acutely aware of the urgency surrounding travellers’ needs within the current economic climate. This latest travel tip was created to address precisely that, ensuring that customers can still take that much needed escape, without creating an uncomfortable dent in their bank account,” says Nadine Hallak, Travel Expert for Cheapflights.co.uk.

Despite the financial strain, people are still searching for flights and holidays and choosing mid-haul as the moment’s preferred destinations. For example, according to Cheapflights.co.uk’s figures, one of the most popular current holiday spots is Dubai, showing a 24 percent rise in search from last year. Hot on its heels is the neighbouring state of Abu Dhabi showing a 5 percent increase in search from last year.

Cheapflights.co.uk’s Travelling in a Recession tips page contains information on:

1) Finding the cheapest deals – an expert’s guide into the art of comparison, the crucial link to finding the cheapest deals

2) Timing your holiday – how to navigate the seasons and cut your holiday spend by half

3) Pound stretching destinations – swap Milan for Mexico and learn which other destinations provide the best value for your currency

4) How to take advantage of sales – which airlines have the best sales and when

5) Last minute bargains – how to leave it to the last minute for an even better deal

For the full article on how to plan a recession free escape, visit cheapflights.co.uk/travel-tips/travelling-in-a-recession/.