London in the Autumn is a fantastic place to be. The Summer crowds have departed, the aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air, and the parks are full of crunchy, rust-coloured leaves to crunch through. It’s a perfect time of year to enjoy a short break or weekend away to the capital, and make the most of the great museums, galleries, attractions and bars on offer.

London can be an expensive place to visit, but with a bit of planning you’ll find that you can spend an action-packed weekend there without breaking the bank. Train companies regularly offer special discounts on fares to London, and National Express are currently offering coach tickets to the capital for as little as £1. Even hotel accommodation can be found relatively cheaply if you know where to look. The 241 Hotel Club for example, offers visitors two nights stay for the price of one at hotels across the UK, with over 40 available in the London area alone.

So what should visitors on a budget be looking out for this Autumn?

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As the UK’s airports begin to tentatively open their doors to the public following a week of travel chaos, experts are beginning to calculate the cost of unprecedented disruptions to British air travel.

While it’s clear that the airlines have lost huge amounts of money (around £1.1bn according to the International Air Transport Association), the cost to British tourism may yet prove to be negligible.

In fact, many industry experts believe the UK’s visitor economy may actually benefit in the long term, as the delays, cost, and discomfort suffered by stranded holiday makers may cause people to think twice about holidaying abroad in the future. (more…)