Travel news and tips this week.

There have been many new cheap flights between Europe and the USA, but are they really cheap? I talk about Eric Rosen from Bloomberg research into the true cost of low-cost trans-Atlantic flying.

Ed Hewitt, independenttraveler.com, has 11 tips on booking hotels (11 Things Not to Do When Booking a Hotel), find out what they are.

The Post Office has released its latest Holiday Costs Barometer, find out where you can still find a bargain holiday in Europe.

United Airlines has been in the news again for bumping passengers, but are they the worst US airline? The US Department of Transportation has released figures for October to December 2016.

When should you book your hotel? TripAdvisor has looked into its database to find out how far in advance you should book your rooms to get the best deals.

Finally, are you looking to 'give back' on your next trip? Cheapflights lists the top ecotourism impact spots.