Hols rule shake-up
Renfrewshire holidaymakers arriving home from the Canary Islands this weekend must self-isolate for ten days following a change to travel rules.
The move means that many will have to self-isolate right up to Christmas.
The quarantine rules, coming into effect at 4am today, will also have an impact for holidaymakers with future bookings, as the Foreign Office has yet to officially change its travel advice for the islands.
That means many holidaymakers may be unable to seek refunds or claim on their travel insurance policies if they want to cancel.
If there has been no warning issued in relation to a country that the consumer chooses to travel to, and the consumer chooses to cancel their plans, then there is no automatic right to compensation.
If, however, a travel agency cancels a holiday, then a full refund is due.
Colin Mathieson, spokesman for Advice Direct Scotland, said:“The Scottish Government advice is clear that people should think very hard about any non-essential foreign travel.
“However, there are still flights to and from the Canaries, so the new guidance will disrupt plans for those Scots returning from the islands and those with future bookings.
“While this will throw Christmas plans into jeopardy, the most important thing is to adhere to the new rules on self-isolation – and there are fines for those who do not comply.
“Anyone who cannot return to work as a result of self-isolating should discuss this with their employer in the first instance.”