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Should there be a frequent flyer tax?
A new report by Stay Grounded and the New Economics Foundation has found that introducing a frequent flyer levy could reduce air travel emissions by 21% and raise £54bn a year.
42% of UK holidaymakers seek to go flight-free
We partnered with OnePoll to see how many UK holidaymakers are interested in flight-free travel
Byway is now a certified B Corporation
We are delighted to announce that Byway has been certified as a B Corporation.
We're committed to using our business and product as a force for good in the world, and as a certified B Corporation we join the likes of Patagonia and over 2,700 other companies across the globe who stand behind their greater purpose.
A sneak peek into Byway member holidays
One of the perks of being a Byway member is access to exclusive holidays to our favourite off-the-beaten track locations, staying in an extra-special stays. With transport, accommodation, package protection and our full Covid refund guarantee included, members can sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey. Here’s a sneak peek into this month’s holiday.
It’s Byway’s first birthday!
Today, we celebrate our first birthday here at Byway. What a year it’s been! We were born in the first lockdown, and are celebrating our birthday virtually in the third - but this time with a clear travel timeline, with slow travel surging, and with spring in the air ☀️
Slow travel’s surging: what’s being booked?
Slow travel is surging! Since lockdown easing was announced we've planned more post-lockdown holidays than you can shake a stick at; below you'll find the most popular trips, grounded in joyful journeys by train, boat and bus.
The post-lockdown travel timeline
Following the latest government announcements, here's our summary of what's likely to be possible travel-wise as we walk the path out of lockdown, and when.
Book your UK holiday with our Covid refund guarantee, despite Grant Shapps
We totally disagree with Grant Shapps’ latest; the advice should not be ‘don’t book a holiday,’ but ‘don’t book a holiday unless it has package protection and a 100% Covid refund guarantee.’ We have both.
Heads up: UK summer stays are filling up fast
As the weather warms and vaccinations accelerate, it's likely many of us will be holidaying close to home this year, away from the crowds. Perfect for a Byway! Last year summer staycations sold out in a flash when restrictions lifted, and we're already seeing a similar rush on bookings for summer 2021.