23 May 2014

Don't let strike action ruin your travel plans

With the announcement in recent days that Aer Lingus plan to strike on 30 May, Multitrip.com are reminding people to be aware of what they are covered for, should strike action affect their travel plans through delay or cancellation.

They say it is important to check what cover is provided under your travel policy in the event of a strike.

Many policies exclude cover for strike action and deem it the responsibility of the airlines to provide a refund to the customer for a cancelled flight or provide an option to travel on a different date.

Multitrip.com also provides an additional option for increased cover under their 'Travel Disruption' section for extended cover under Delayed Departure, Missed Departure and Accommodation sections, should your travel flight be cancelled or delayed.
Travel Disruption will provide cover in the event of strike action with cover provided as follows:

* If your flight is cancelled or delayed for more than 12 hours it covers additional accommodation and travel costs up to €1,000.
* If your flight is cancelled or delayed for more than 12 hours, then you can claim back up to €1,000 for irrecoverable unused travel and accommodation costs should you cancel.
* Claim back up to €1,000 for accommodation if you have to be moved from your current location or cut your trip short because of flood, earthquake, volcanic eruption etc.
* Covers cancellation or curtailment charges should the Foreign & Commonwealth office or World Health Organisation advise against travel to the country or specific you are travelling to.
* Gives you control of the situation and the added security that you have sufficient cover should an airline cancel, delay or re-direct your flight after take-off.

To find out more, or to get an instant quote, visit www.multitrip.com, or contact Ciaran Mulligan on 087 8222233 or email ciaran@blueinsurance.ie

Multitrip.com also cover pet insurance, motor breakdown cover, car hire excess cover, wedding insurance and gadget insurance.