Teachers of today

Travel companies put forward an argument some years ago that if they didn't raise the prices in the school holidays, they would have to make all holidays more expensive for the entire year. I am struggling to see the reasoning here - it does sound like an opportunity to rip off those who have little choice about their arrangements.

The teacher is right - it is certainly not the children's fault - it is a parental decision.

And the teacher is also right that the problem exists because of the massive hike in prices during school holidays. But travel companies are commercial enterprises and will grab a profit where they can.

I know quite a few who have done this and paid the fine as its significantly cheaper than paying the extra price for taking a trip during school holidays.
I can also remember my parents taking me and my sister out of School the last week of the Summer term as Holidays, were cheaper all those years ago as well.