Tips & Advice

Tips & advice

Aviation Passenger Charter

The UK government has published an easy-to-read guide to the rights of UK air passengers. The Aviation Passenger Charter sets out what you, as a passenger, need to know about your rights and responsibilities when flying. The charter breaks down your journey into stages, to help give you the information you need to: plan and […]

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Safe Swimming for Seniors

Each year in Greece, an average of 340 people lose their lives during recreational activities in the sea, or in pools, 70% of those through drowning. Of those deaths around 80% are senior citizens. Below are some tips for staying safe. Everyone welcomes the summer, but for some, especially seniors, it can be too hot. […]

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Flight Cancellations – Your Rights

Below we have added a link to both the UK citizens advice and the European Union’s website regarding flight delays, cancellations and compensation. Link to UK citizens advice website Link to European Union website       DISCLAIMER: The contents of the linked websites listed above are the legal responsibility of those websites and not […]

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Safety When Swimming

The Greek National Public Health Organisation has issued a series of guidelines aimed at reducing the number of drownings at Greece’s beaches, advising people with children to be vigilant at all times and to opt for beaches that have a lifeguard service (usually ‘Blue Flag’ beaches). It advises swimming parallel to the coastline, allowing ample […]

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European Emergency Number

Most people do not know the number to call in the event of an emergency when on holiday in Europe, a survey suggests. The British Foreign Office poll of more than 2,000 people in the UK found that just 14% were aware the 112 number could reach all the emergency services. Some 12% thought it […]