Holiday tips

It’s a turbulent time and we’re itching to get away. If you’ve planned your break and want to book a holiday, be sure to…

✱ BOOK A PACKAGE HOLIDAY, RATHER THAN FLIGHTS AND HOTELS SEPARATELY.

This will protect your money if the company fails. In this case, you’ll get a full refund, as package holiday operators pay into an insurance fund run by the Civil Aviation Authority. It’s crucial that the package holiday is Atol-protected.

✱ PICK A PROVIDER WHO WILL REFUND YOU

Many travel companies, including some of the biggest brands, have taken months to refund customers for holidays that were cancelled due to COVID-19. A handful of firms did the right thing and paid refunds within 14 days. Consider Hays Travel, Jet2 Holidays, Kuoni and Trailfinders.

✱ BUY TRAVEL INSURANCE AS SOON AS YOU BOOK

It’s essential as soon as you book your holiday as you’ll be covered if illness or disruption happens before you travel. Look for policies that include cover for various coronavirusrelated disruption.

✱ PAY WITH A CREDIT CARD Get more financial protection as Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act makes card issuers equally responsible for the delivery of a service. If COVID-19 affects your holiday, you can claim a refund from your card issuer as long as the holiday costs between £100 and £30,000.

Always check the latest travel advice before booking a trip