Ryanair pilots have agreed a one-day strike next Wednesday, December 20 in a move that is sure to cause widespread disruption to Christmas travel plans.
A recent survey carried out amongst Multitrip.com’s customers found that over 34 per cent, or one in three people, feel that covering airline strikes is now one of the most important factors for them when taking out travel insurance.
Multitrip.com automatically include strike cover on all cover levels for accommodation costs up to a maximum of €300 per person, depending on cover level. The company is advising all holidaymakers in the coming weeks to consider ‘Travel Disruption Cover’, which covers strikes, adverse weather, volcanic ash and flights delays up to the €1,000 per person for both accommodation and travel costs.
Ciaran Mulligan MD of Multitrip.com said: “In light of this Ryanair pilot’s strike, it is really important that holidaymakers are fully aware of what they are covered for in the event of strike action. Anyone travelling soon should make sure they have included ‘Travel Disruption Cover’ as part of the travel insurance.
“This cover will only be effective seven days after it is added and it must be taken out before an announcement of a strike, so adding the cover now will protect people against any future unannounced strike action.”
‘Travel Disruption Cover’ also offers extended cover under delayed departure, missed departure and accommodation sections, should your flight be cancelled or delayed. It will provide the following cover:
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 area 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 redirect your flight after take-off.
