Author: Kate Acaster

Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.

Kate has travelled through Europe, South America and beyond, usually with a notebook, a half-formed plan and a strong opinion on airport snacks. At Flight Tribe, her work focuses on helping UK travellers understand what is included, what costs extra, and whether a trip is worth booking at the price shown.

How Kate works
Kate checks the details that can change the value of a trip, including cabin-bag rules, airline fees, hotel location, seasonality, travel dates and booking conditions. She is especially interested in offers that look useful on the surface but need a proper reader-first check before they are worth recommending.

Editorial standards
Flight Tribe covers deals and travel advice for readers first. Affiliate links do not decide whether an offer is worth writing about.

Ryanair Airport Check In: Fees, Deadlines and Times

Ryanair airport check in costs £55, and check-in and bag drop close 60 minutes before departure for flights from 10 November 2026 (40 minutes before that). Miss it and there is no refund.

How Strict Is Wizz Air With Hand Luggage? The 2027 Rules

How strict is Wizz Air with hand luggage? Very. Its free bag is smaller than easyJet’s, and a bag that doesn’t fit costs around €65 at the gate.

Can You Cancel a British Airways Flight? Refunds by Fare Type

Can you cancel a British Airways flight? Yes, within 24 hours of booking, for a full refund. Outside that window, the fee depends on your fare.

Best Carry On Bag for Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic gives a free 40x30x15cm personal item and 56x36x23cm cabin bag. Our pick of the best carry on bag for Virgin Atlantic, and what to check.

Can You Cancel a Virgin Atlantic Flight? Refund Rules Explained

Can you cancel a Virgin Atlantic flight? Only within 24 hours of booking or with a refundable fare. Here’s exactly how it works.

Liverpool on a budget: city guide and cheap Beatles tour

Plan a Liverpool city break for less, with free museums, transport and hotel tips, local food, and a self-guided Beatles tour.

Coolcations UK: The Best Cooler Destinations for Summer 2027

Coolcations are booming this year. Six cooler destinations for UK travellers, from a no-flight Highland break to the Alps and Scandinavia.

British Airways Seat Selection: Prices and Free Options

British Airways seat selection isn’t free for most passengers. What it costs by cabin, who gets it free, and if it’s worth paying.

Saint-Malo on a Budget: The 2027 UK Guide

easyJet to Rennes or the overnight ferry from Portsmouth, a ramparts walk with no ticket and some of Europe’s biggest tides: Saint-Malo on a budget.

Provence on a Budget: The 2027 UK Guide

Provence on a budget: direct flights to Marseille, a free Cezanne trail through Aix, and how to see the Luberon villages without overspending.

Chamonix on a Budget: The 2027 UK Guide

Chamonix on a budget: flights via Geneva, a free hike to Le Brevent’s Mont Blanc viewpoint, and whether the Mont Blanc Multipass is worth it.

Dordogne on a Budget: The 2027 UK Guide

Dordogne on a budget: direct flights to Bergerac, free walks through Domme, and 17,000-year-old cave art. Costs, stays and when to book.