Submitted on Wednesday 1st February 2017
Rejected on Monday 6th February 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Implement a cap on what holiday companies can charge during school holidays
Holiday companies seem to be able to charge excessive amounts for holidays during school holiday times, this has led to a large number of parents taking their children out of school during term time, risking education and truancy fines. Truancy fines stand at £60 depending on the local council.
"Families can save up to 45% by travelling during term time" Andrew Shelton.
“Parents are being held to ransom by travel operators when it comes to summer holidays” CEO FairFX.
“A week in the sun allows families to spend precious time together but when parents face paying double the original price."
Source - Telegraph Online.
If a holiday costs £1000 more out of term time, parents will easily consider a Truancy fine.
Cap the cost increase to 10% max to allow profit without penalising parents.
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