Thursday, April 18, 2013

How far in advance should one book long haul flights?

Long Haul flights often seem more expensive 10 months in advance than they are 3-4 months before departure; for short haul it's exactly the opposite.

Price for UK to China return flights in high season (July-August) for one adult and two children over 2:
2 Feb     £1,782
26 Mar   £1,752
18 Apr   £1,731

Comparison of UK bank fees for receiving international payments

HSBC Receiving Euros from the EEA: no fee Receiving Less than £100 from outside the EEA: £5 Receiving More than £100 in another currency, ...