Voyager Introduces No Surcharge Pledge for School Trips

Voyager School Travel guarantees not to pass on airline fuel surcharges or coach price increases after booking.

What is Voyager’s No Surcharge Pledge?

At a time when rising aviation fuel costs are making headlines and some airlines are announcing fuel surcharges, we understand why schools are seeking reassurance.

At Voyager School Travel, we believe educational travel should be exciting and inspiring, not overshadowed by uncertainty about rising costs.

That’s why Voyager has introduced its No Fuel Surcharge Pledge for school trips.

Your school trip package price will not increase, even if fuel costs rise

Voyager School Travel guarantees that the package price confirmed at booking will not increase due to airline fuel surcharges or coach operator price increases for 2027 departures.

Even if suppliers increase their costs later, Voyager will absorb those increases.

The price confirmed at the time of booking is the price you will pay.

What trips are covered?

Our No Surcharge Pledge applies to:

• All flight-inclusive trips and coach packages confirmed before the end of this academic year 
• Any airline fuel surcharge or coach-related increases applied after confirmation
• A booking is confirmed once we have received both your holding deposit and flight passenger list

The pledge does not apply to:

• Government taxes or tourist taxes introduced after booking 
• Changes requested by the school after confirmation
• Increases caused by changes in passenger numbers

A first for school travel

Voyager School Travel is proud to be the first educational travel provider to announce a No Surcharge Pledge for school groups. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to putting schools, parents and students first.

Why is Voyager making this pledge?

As school trips are booked at least a year in advance, we believe that families should be able to budget and pay for their child’s trip without worrying about unexpected extra charges later down the line.

"School trips can genuinely change young people’s lives, building independence, cultural understanding and lasting memories. I don't want pupils to miss out on these opportunities due to uncertainty about travel costs."

Nigel English, Voyager School Travel CEO

Book with confidence

For more than 20 years, Voyager School Travel has helped schools travel with confidence. Our No Surcharge Pledge provides additional reassurance for both schools and parents, allowing students to focus on what really matters - the experience of travelling, learning and discovering the world together.

Get in touch to plan your next school trip with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can airline fuel surcharges be applied after booking?

No. Voyager will absorb any airline fuel surcharges for 2027 trips booked and confirmed before the end of the 2025/6 academic year.

Does the pledge apply to coach trips?

Yes, it includes increases to coach hire prices made after confirmation.

Are there any exceptions?

The pledge does not cover government or tourist taxes introduced after confirmation, or price increases due to school-requested changes.

Why are travel companies adding fuel surcharges?

The Package Travel Regulations permit tour operators to pass on fuel price increases under certain circumstances.

Does Voyager still comply with Package Travel Regulations?

Yes. While the Package Travel Regulations allow certain surcharges in specific circumstances, Voyager has chosen not to pass these costs onto schools for trips covered by the Pledge.

More information

• Safety, insurance and risk assessment resources
• Voyager School Travel's accreditations and quality marks