The volcanic ash cloud in Iceland is causing major disruption across UK airports, which looks set to continue for the next few days. Defaqto, the financial research company, has recommended that travellers check with their insurer about the cover provided for delay or cancellation of their trip.
Mike Powell, Insight Analyst at Defaqto comments “people should urgently check with their insurer about the cover provided for delays and the possible cancellation of their trip. Travelers who have already checked in may be covered, but for those who have not yet checked in, your insurer may not actually provide cover. This is because the airports are not officially checking in passengers and many if not most policies will only provide cover on basis that the insured person officially checks in”.
Defaqto advises that air travellers should follow the checklist below:
- Urgently check with your insurer about the exact cover that is provided.
- If you have booked an ATOL protected packaged trip, check with tour operator or travel agent about the options available.
- If you have booked flights independently, contact your airline, as they may refund the cost of the flight in full or rearrange the flight.
- If you have booked hotel and car hire independently and have paid for these on your credit card, contact you card supplier as these costs may be refundable. Also remember to cancel these with the providers wherever possible.
This information has been supplied by Defaqto: www.defaqto.com
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