Cruise line adds £30 security surcharge

Cruise lines hit by a wave of cancellations are endeavouring to allay passengers' fears about terrorism. Festival Cruises is putting 'professional security teams' on all its ships - but this added reassurance comes at a price. All new bookings will carry a surcharge of £30 per person 'as a contribution towards these costs', said Graham Smith, Festival's UK managing director.

How to survive US safety clampdown

Travellers bound for the US can check out the latest travel news on www.SeeAmerica.org which advises on changes in procedures at airports, railway stations and bus terminals. It also offers advice on what not to pack and what to expect from security checks.

Extra security could spoil your photos

With new high-intensity x-ray machines being installed in some airports, comes the increased risk to unprocessed film. The only way to be sure your holiday snaps aren't ruined is to get film processed before the return flight. See www.kodak.com for details.

Concorde to New York on the cheap

British Airways is trying to entice travellers back onto Concorde with £2,999 return fares to New York between 10 November and 31 January. The fare is usually almost twice as much.