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Whether it’s finding out how to shop safely online, return faulty goods or find information about debt advice – the Consumer Council’s A-Z Consumer Advice Handbook (the A-Z) is all you need to become a savvy consumer. This handbook, now in its second edition was launched today (20 July 2011) by the Consumer Council in partnership with Trading Standards Service.

The Consumer Council is warning consumers to be aware of the additional charges imposed by airlines and to take advantage of its airline charges table before booking a flight. The Consumer Council’s charges table allows passengers to compare what different airlines charge for services including priority boarding, advance seat selection, check-in baggage and credit card payment fees.

The Consumer Council today (8 July) welcomes the Westminster Northern Ireland Affairs Committee’s (NIAC) recommendation that Air Passenger Duty (APD) should be abolished for flights to and from Northern Ireland.