Volcano-proof travel insurance

starfighter said:
Why is it an act of god, they know volcanoes exist, prepare for them, you could call anything an act of god, it is bull.
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Would you be happier if it was described as force majeure i.e. an act outwith general human control which is what this eruption is - the term act of god is not a literal affirmation that a god exists or indeed that they have caused the act, it is simply a term which when used in a legal sense means that we (as the parties to the contract) could not fulfil our obligations, the contract was impossible to complete.

Oh and in reference to what insurers cover it, I'm not entirely sure, it's something I'm intending to check further when I get back to the UK but in terms of the carriers - Finnair, for instance, will allow the flight to be rescheduled - as per the EU guidelines.
 
The point most of you are missing when you falsly argue a refund is unreasonable as its not the airlines fault is that the airline doesnt really lose out by refunding you - as they didnt fly the plane you booked anyway. No service was provided therefore no money can be retained for that flight.

I cant keep the money if you pay me 100 quid to fit your xyz and I dont turn up due to a storm, for example.

A nullified contract is just that - both parties back as they were before forming it. Customer with the money, airline with no booking.

The issue of compensation is a different matter entirely.
 
I'm a bit concerned about how long this might go on for.

I've got a holiday booked early July to Ibiza, and another at the end of August to Turkey.

The second is a package holiday but the first I arranged the flights and hotel stay for, so although I may get a refund for the flights should it ever come to that, I will probably lose everything with the hotel unless I give significant notice.

I want my holiday!! :(

If you find anything Fox i'd be interested - would travel insurance cover your costs if you got stuck somewhere abroad?
 
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