Cheapflights has been nominated for a prize at this year's prestigious British Travel Awards (BTA).

Along with Expedia, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor and Yahoo! Travel, Cheapflights has been nominated in the Best Travel Information Online category.

Sponsored by travel industry big hitters such as Avis, Thomas Cook and Reed Travel Exhibitions, the awards reward the best in various categories that also include Favourite Airline, Best Low-Cost Airline, Favourite Cruise Line and Dream Destination.

The BTA organisers recognise that “holiday makers' purchasing patterns have changed drastically in recent years”, meaning that internet-based companies and no-frills airlines have come to the fore to “alter the landscape of the travel industry”.