Flights
Car rental company offers solution to stranded air passengers
Green Motion Car Rental, in response to the Scandinavian volcano eruption crisis, is offering an innovative solution to assist airline customers trapped here in the United Kingdom trying to return to mainland Europe and those trapped in Europe trying to get back to the United Kingdom.
Plans to help repatriate stranded Britons
The Government has announced plans to help repatriate British travelers stranded by the volcanic ash cloud in the atmosphere.
Restrictions extended prolonging travel chaos
Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com comments on the unprecedented travel situation, asking insurers to come up with a clear position - and fast.
NatWest and RBS help stranded travel customers
Financial help is on hand for NatWest and RBS customers stranded abroad due to the volcanic ash cloud. The banks have pulled together a package of assistance with the following initial measures:
Al Habtoor Group and Royal Jet sign aircraft management deal
UAE-based business conglomerate Al Habtoor Group has formally signed an Aircraft Management Agreement with Abu Dhabi based Royal Jet – the international luxury flight services company.
HSBC, first direct and M&S policies to cover volcanic ash disruption
HSBC, M&S Money and first direct have today confirmed that, although claims relating to volcanic eruptions are not usually covered by travel insurance policies, they will, on this particular occasion, allow claims from UK customers affected by the volcanic ash that has recently grounded flights*.
NatWest offers advice to travel insurance customers
NatWest offers advice to travel insurance customers after volcanic ash affects UK flights.
ABTA - UK airport disruption due to volcanic ash
Due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland, ABTA is urging customers to liaise with their travel provider or airline for the latest information in relation to their travel plans.
Airport chaos could cost families over £500
The latest advice from Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) is to not travel to the airport until directed. Despite information provided by airlines, holidaymakers are still arriving at the airport car parks across the country and face a long drive back home.
moneysupermarket.com - Insurer reactions to air travel disruption
Bob Atkinson, travel expert at moneysupermarket.com said: "Although the volcanic dust cloud is an unprecedented incident in aviation history, the reaction from many travel insurers has been extremely disappointing.
Ryanair launches weekend seat sale
Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline, announced that from midnight Thursday 15th April it will release one million £6 seats for early summer travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in May and June.
Ryanair flight update
Ryanair today (15th April 10) confirmed that due to the spread of volcanic ash from Iceland and the closure of much of Northern Europe’s airspace Ryanair has cancelled over 600 flights (approx 40% of Ryanair’s scheduled flights) across Europe today.
Travel chaos: volcanic ash cloud, travel insurance advice
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has issued clarification and advice to travellers affected by the cloud of ash from a volcano in Iceland, which has caused major disruption across the UK's airports.
Advice for travellers affected by airport closures
Travel expert Bob Atkinson from travelsupermarket.com offers general advice for travellers affected by airport closures caused by the volcanic ash cloud originating over Iceland:
Act of God grounds holiday makers
Restrictions (which will affect thousands) have been enforced by The Air Traffic Control Service, after fears the plume could damage aircraft engines.