Travellers often pop into the duty free shop to pick up a few things thinking they are saving some money. While that may be true of certain products (perfume and alcohol), it doesn't ring true for others – such as chocolate and candy.

As reported in the Telegraph, a study conducted by Mysupermarket.co.uk, a shopping comparison Web site, found that chocolates and sweets in British airports are up to 150 percent more expensive than in supermarkets.

Among the comparison made include Toblerone bars on sale for £2 at ASDA versus £5 in duty free shops. A 215g bag of Bassets Jelly Babies costs 73p in ASDA while it’s £2 in duty free.

So the next time you're thinking of saving a few pence at the duty free, be sure to comparison shop at your local stores first.

bmibaby now has a new unaccompanied minor scheme call Club Solo 7215, that permits children aged 7 to 15 years inclusive to travel unaccompanied on the airline’s flights.  The new service will be available from all airports served by bmibaby.  This is especially handy for families, especially for those who have children in residential schools abroad, or who need to visit family.

Reservations can be made through the bmibaby call centre and once a booking has been made, the parents or legal guardian can simply take the child to the airport and check in.  The child will then be escorted through security by a member of staff and taken on to the aircraft.  The crew will ensure the child is looked after during the flight. Upon arrival at the destination the child will be escorted through security and baggage reclaim to be met by a pre-registered adult.

More information is available at  bmibaby's Web site.