Overview

• Two million parents plan to take their children out of school this term to benefit from lower off-peak travel prices.
• Nearly a quarter of parents say they would pay fines of £80 rising to £160 per child to secure cheaper holiday costs.
• Research reveals that UK parents have incurred a total of £41 million in fines for unauthorised term-time absences since 2022.
• Almost one in five parents report they can no longer afford standard school holiday trips and are seeking cost-saving alternatives.
• High bank charges abroad exacerbate financial strain, with 72% of parents citing hidden debit card fees as a major concern.