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.

Dubai on a Budget: The 2026 UK Guide

Dubai on a budget: direct Emirates flights from six UK airports, free beaches and Fountain shows, and where UK visitors actually stay for less.

Majorca on a Budget: The 2026 UK Guide

Majorca on a budget: direct flights from around a dozen UK airports, free sights in Palma’s old town, and where UK visitors actually stay for less.

Ryanair Name Change Fee: How Much It Costs (and When It’s Cheaper to Rebook)

The Ryanair name change fee is £115 online or £160 by phone, and rebooking can sometimes work out cheaper.

How Much Compensation Can You Claim for a Delayed or Cancelled Flight?

How much compensation can you claim for a delayed or cancelled flight? Up to £520 per person under UK261, by distance and delay length.

Is Virgin Atlantic Travel Insurance Worth It?

Is Virgin Atlantic travel insurance worth it? Allianz cover with £15m medical and £5,000 cancellation, but check your area of cover first.

New York on a Budget: The 2026 UK Guide

New York on a budget: direct UK flights to JFK, the free Staten Island Ferry and High Line, and where to eat and stay without overspending.

Is Wizz Air Travel Insurance Worth It?

Is Wizz Air travel insurance worth it? Which? rated Wizz Air’s Chubb-underwritten add-on a rip-off extra. Here’s what it covers, and what it doesn’t.

Is British Airways Travel Insurance Worth It?

Is British Airways travel insurance worth it? We check what XCover’s two cover options include, what they cost, and where they fall short.

Dartmouth Holiday Guide 2026: Cottages, Castles and the Royal Regatta

Dartmouth holiday guide: over 300 self-catering cottages, twin Tudor castles, the Royal Regatta, Blackpool Sands, and where to eat and stay.

When Does Wizz Air Check In Open? (2026 Times Explained)

When does Wizz Air check in open? 30 days before departure with a seat booked, or 24 hours before without one, closing 3 hours before you fly.

British Airways Check In Deadline: What Happens If You Miss It

The British Airways check in deadline catches people out — miss it and you won’t be accepted onto the flight, with no automatic rebooking or refund.

Ryanair Airport Check In: Fees, Deadlines and Times

Ryanair airport check in costs £55, and the desk closes 40 minutes before departure, rising to 60 from 10 November 2026. Miss it and there is no refund.