Elsewhere, the hike in the price of a US visa waiver also receives coverage, while Norwegian Cruise Line gives an unusual guarantee on a New York departure.
Here are the key headlines concerning travel on Thursday 26 May.
Households to get £10 billion cost-of-living help
Households will have hundreds of pounds knocked off energy bills this winter as part of a £10 billion package to tackle soaring prices. Funding will come from a windfall tax on oil and gas firms. Payments of up to £400 are expected, with additional amounts to poorest households. (BBC News)
October energy rebate plan scrapped
The chancellor will scrap plans for a “rebate and clawback scheme” that would have given people a £200 discount on their energy bills from October. Consumers were to have paid the loan back over five years. Instead, grants of up to £400 will be made that will not have to be repaid. (The Times)
US hikes Esta fee by 50%
Travel to the US has got more expensive after a visa fee rose by 50%. The cost of an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) has increased from $14 (£11) to $21 (£17). The document lasts for two years. (Daily Mirror)
‘Bermuda Triangle’ cruise offers full refund – with a catch
Passengers who splash out on a cruise to the Bermuda Triangle are being told they could receive a full refund if the ship disappears. Holidaymakers are forking out up to £1,450 for cabins on the two-day trip on Norwegian Prima heading from New York to Bermuda. (Daily Mirror)
