When purchasing travel insurance, holiday makers urged caution as it was revealed that 4 out of 10 insurances did not provide protection for strike cancellations. It has been.
Which study? We examined 199 insurance policies offered by 71 insurance companies.
Next, we evaluated them according to the level of protection provided in 61 key areas.
However, 78, which is about four-tenths of the 199 policies, did not provide compensation for trips canceled due to strikes.
The remaining policy, bar 1, provided coverage.
Where was the Covid cover another area? We also found a large disparity in the level of coverage offered.
It happens months after the turmoil of thetripfor many vacationers trying to get in and out of the UK.
On Sunday,passengers were stuck in a long line at Stansted Airportand slept on the floor for cancellation. Just one day before
, an hour flight was interrupted at Heathrow Airport, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Jenny Ross, which one? The money editor said: "Many airlines have warned of widespread turmoil this summer, and Covid's cases are on the rise, so travelers have the right insurance to cover the losses and unexpected costs they may face. You need to make sure you have a 199 insurance policy analysis that the level of insurance can vary significantly in key areas such as strikes and Covid confusion.
It's the most appropriate for their trip and to ensure they're in the right place from the time of booking. "
Of the 199 policies we looked at in our survey, Covid Less than a tenth provided "full" protection if the vacation was interrupted by.
Full protection means that travelers can claim it for emergency medical use in the event of a Covid infection abroad.
You will also have the option to charge a cancellation fee if your Covid test is positive before your trip.
This reintroduces the legal requirement for self-quarantine to those who have been identified as having a close relationship with the traveler.
Over 130 of the 199 policies that provide "excellent" levels of compensation mean that travelers will be subject to emergency medical care and cancellation due to the capture of Covid.
These policies will also be provided if the legal requirements for self-quarantine are reintroduced.
And 55 policies were rated "low" for the cover provided. This means that you will be provided with emergency medical coverage for your Covid contract. If you cancel your trip because you have a positive ability test that claims to be abroad.
An additional 2% policy analyzed (4 in total) is considered "basic" and will only provide emergency medical insurance if you catch Covid abroad.
If the vacation is canceled by the package tour operator, you must get arefund by law.
The airline is obliged to refund the passenger even if the flight is canceled. This includes cases where the cancellation was triggered by a strike on your staff.
And package travel from an ATOL-protected company guarantees that you will be refunded if the company goes out of business and returns home if that happens while you are abroad. ..
Which one? Also, if the service provided is not as advertised, the credit card provider is legally obliged to refund for purchases over £ 100 and the responsible company will not refund, so as much as possible on holidays. We recommend purchasing with a credit card.
