My travel insurer won t pay out for a cancelled lockdown trip to Crete
Gill Charlton assists a reader struggling to get a refund for a £1,596 holiday to Greece
One reader s trip to Crete was scuppered by Covid
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Peter Arnold writes
A day before I was due to travel to Crete last April, I was forced to cancel my booking for flights and accommodation made through Pure Crete. The company had already offered to rebook the holiday later or in 2021 because of Covid-19 restrictions, but I felt that I could not commit to alternative travel plans at that time. I did not ask for my money back as I was confident that my travel insurer – InsureandGo – would cover the loss.
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Is it safe to book a summer holiday & when can we book?
All you need to know about post-coronavirus holidays. Last modified on Mar 11, 2021 10:13 GMT Lottie Gross Summer Holidays 2021: Is it safe to book a holiday & when can we book?
On 22 February, Prime Minister
Boris Johnson revealed the UK’s route out of lockdown – and the proposed reopening of hotels, self-catering accommodation and international travel were announced. This is great news for anyone thinking about their
summer holiday – it means planning your getaway for 2021 is a little easier.
We shouldn t all get booking immediately, though – there are still many restrictions in place and, for international travel, expensive testing and quarantine regimes to follow. If you’re desperate to book your summer holiday, here’s what you need to know.
Martin Lewis issues warning for holidaymakers as firms including Jet2, Tui, easyjet and Ryanair update refund policies
Updated: 13 Feb 2021, 11:04
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MARTIN Lewis is warning Brits booking trips abroad this summer to check the small print or risk losing the cash if the trip is cancelled.
Many popular travel firms, including Jet2, Tui, easyjet and Ryanair, have updated their policies regarding the coronavirus outbreak, meaning you may not be protected if your holiday can t go ahead.
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Martin Lewis warned travellers to only book a holiday if they can afford to lose the cashCredit: Rex Features
The warning comes as furious travellers rage at the Government this week over its mixed messages on summer holidays.