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The Coronavirus was declared a Pandemic by the World Health Organization on Wednesday the 11th March 2020. Whilst the situation remains fluid and the number of positive tests for Coronavirus increases on a daily basis, we wanted to assist travellers by providing an update to our original Coronavirus article. LV shocked the industry by immediately

Flybe Europe’s largest regional airline collapsed last night leaving passengers stranded and very distraught. The website shut down and it has been reported that airport signs were already being removed. The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed that last night Flybe had in fact ceased trading. Mark Anderson the new CEO of Flybe, blamed the coronavirus for

Whilst not yet categorized as a pandemic, the Coronavirus is the latest issue to cause concern for travellers and have them urgently reaching for their travel insurance policies. Public Health England has advised any traveller returning from nine Asian countries to avoid contact with others, if they show defined symptoms. Public Health England Coronavirus As

The collapse today of Thomas Cook has left hundreds of thousands of tourists stranded around the world and put over twenty two thousand jobs at risk, including nearly nine thousand in the UK. Thomas Cook was founded in 1841 by Thomas Cook a cabinet maker, organizing trips to Europe and the United States. The company

After a disastrous two years of negotiation by our Government, Brexit is no further forward. Despite Brexit concerns, Europe is still by far, the most popular holiday destination for British tourists. As for the current situation, the legislation behind EHIC still stands and even if we end up leaving the European Union, there is a

Your vacation should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, a way to spend quality time with your loved ones and recharge your batteries. It should tick a box on a bucket list, or allow you to explore new cultures and destinations. No-one wants to believe that getting caught up in a natural disaster, suffering

Travelling with medical conditions can be daunting. Not only should you plan ahead for any drugs or medication you need to take with you, but you will need to check the rules and regulations for carrying medicine abroad and you may need to disclose illnesses or conditions to your travel insurer. Ten tips for travelling

Primera Air a short haul budget airline which had started to provide cheap long haul flights to the US, has announced that the company ceased trading from 2nd October 2018. The tiny Danish registered airline with 15 planes had been unable to secure long term financing and was left with no choice but to file

ABTA have issued a warning to holidaymakers, not to travel abroad without travel insurance. Their research has confirmed that as many as thirty eight percent of UK residents who travelled abroad in the last twelve months, did so without any, or the correct travel insurance. To put in to perspective that is approximately 3.8 million

If you are planning a foreign holiday this year and suffer from an illness or  medical condition, there is a high probability you will be taking medicine abroad with you. A recent health survey for England showed that 48% of the population are taking some sort of prescription medicine. Taking Medication Abroad – Why it’s

Why choosing the right Travel Insurance policy is so important The FIFA would cup starts in Russia on the 14th June 2018. As many as ten thousand Brits are estimated to be making the journey to support their country. Normally travel insurance is a compulsory requirement to obtaining a visa and entry to Russia, but

2018 EU Court rules that Passenger flights which are delayed or cancelled due to strikes can claim compensation Following a surprise landmark court case on Tuesday the 17th April 2018, the European Court of Justice has ruled that airline staff taking part in a “wildcat” strike ( a strike which isn’t “officially” organised by the

If you are planning a trip to France in the next three months and it will involve travel by Train or car, then you should read this article carefully to find out what is happening with the French Rail strike. How this will affect you and what what you can do about it. What is

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, I doubt there is anyone in the UK who hasn’t been affected by the unusual weather, courtesy of the “Beast from the East” As I write this, several airports have closed and those that are open have cancelled hundreds of flights, leaving many passengers stranded at airports,

The BBC reported that thousands of travellers have been left stranded in Bali after volcanic eruptions from the Mount Agung volcano. Just as with the earthquake in Kos, many holidaymakers are unsure if there is any cover under their travel insurance or what they should do if they are left stranded. The National Disaster Management

Monarch Airlines have ceased trading today leaving 110,000 passengers stranded abroad and 300,000 passengers having had their bookings cancelled an article in the Daily Mail states today. The Civil Aviation Authority has been asked by the government to charter over 30 planes to bring people back to the UK, but where do you stand if

Cancelled Ryanair Flight, what can you do? Ryanair has finally published its list of flights it intends to cancel over the next six weeks. Customers are being notified by email and text and a full list is now on their website.So what happens if its your Flight that has been cancelled? Ryanair is a short

We are all urged to be more honest about mental health problems-to end the stigma  but this can raise the price of travel insurance premiums by 200%.  Kara Gammell in a Sunday Times “Money” article reviewed how the financial services industry treats people with mental health difficulties. She looked at the price customers pay for

In a recent article in the Daily Mail it stated that travel insurance may fall short for those who are let down by a cancelled property booking.   It’s essential that travellers who need to cancel, perhaps due to illness, death in the family or even being called for jury service have checked their policy

FOREIGN OFFICE UPDATE  22nd July 2017 Summary – Kos Airport is fully operational and expects to operate a full service from Saturday 22 July. Ferry services are being diverted to other ports on the island of Kos, given damage to the main port. If you have concerns about flights or ferry services, please contact your

Money Mail investigation uncovers an array of hidden catches in travel insurance small print of some of the most prominently advertised policies on price comparison websites. A recent article by Victoria Bischoff, Deputy Editor of Money Mail warns of the dangers of buying cheap travel insurance deals, as they often offer the worst cover.  In

“Dan Kundin was an independent guy, even at age 89. So, when he decided to go on a round-the-world cruise, his daughters, Liz and Susan, didn’t see a big problem as long as he had travel insurance. No one really fretted about what could go wrong.” Until it did. click here to read more source:

Senior discounts the largest provider of age specific discounts in the UK has recently published its survey among seniors about their opinion of travel insurance. Of the 1230 respondents 59% shop around for a better travel insurance deal, because of the high prices being charged by Travel Insurers. 26% shop around occasionally. Several of the

This article is from Visitorscoverage.com a US travel insurance broker on the pitfalls of not taking cruise travel insurance. “The number of global passengers taking a cruise in 2013 is around 20.9 million, out of which 17.6 million departed from North America. For many travellers, a cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is usually one

You only find out if an Insurer and Insurance Policy is any good, when you need to make a claim. By that time it is too late to find out if your policy was worth the money. It is interesting when a situation arises that, allows comparison of the claims service of different Insurance Companies,

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A six year old boy trapped his foot in an escalator and was stuck for three hours whilst rescue services tried to free him. The family were on holiday in Durban South Africa when the incident occurred according to a report in the Daily Mail  Thanks to two successful operations in South Africa, the boys

We all have a tendency to get complacent in life, and cut back on things that we should buy to save a few pounds. This is certainly what happens with travel insurance. People forget to buy it or deliberately skip buying it in an effort to save money. Unfortunately, travel cover is something many British