This summer, a large percentage of travellers say they feel at risk of their planned flight being disrupted by factors such as strike action, bad weather, or fuel shortages
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A lot of Irish holidaymakers are discovering they do not have adequate travel insurance right before they jet off for the summer, leaving them at risk of travel disruption.
This summer, 66% of travellers say they feel more at risk of their planned flight being interfered with due to things like strike action, bad weather, or fuel shortages.
However, only three in ten (30%) check whether their travel insurance includes disruption cover. These numbers have prompted a reminder for people to ensure they have adequate cover to protect their holiday investment.
MD of Multitrip.com, Jason Whelan, explains: “Many travellers are unaware that standard travel insurance does not automatically cover costs linked to flight cancellations.
“Airlines are required to refund or rearrange flights if they’re cancelled, but this doesn’t cover costs for missed accommodation, transport, or additional expenses. Without travel disruption cover, travellers could be left significantly out of pocket.”
Some providers offer an optional add-on that can offer protection to cover holiday costs in the event a flight is cancelled. Jason Whelan says their Travel Disruption optional extra can offer additional peace of mind:
“We understand how important holidays are to our customers and the potential impact any disruption can have. With our Travel Disruption add-on, you’ll get extra coverage of up to €1,000 per person for additional or irrecoverable accommodation and travel expenses if your flight is cancelled. This will ensure customers are provided with an extra level of protection”.
Recently, thousands of passengers found their plans disrupted as Aer Lingus reportedly cut over 500 flights from its schedule. The disruptions affected Irish flyers, as Dublin, Shannon, and Cork airports saw numerous cancellations.
Departures from Dublin to many major European airports, including Berlin, Zurich, Athens, Faro and Amsterdam, are set to be removed from the schedule on various dates over the coming weeks.
Popular flights to London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Edinburgh will also be cancelled, meaning passengers will have to be rebooked onto other services.
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