Rainbird couple lose £1,000 and are stranded in Sri Lanka
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Updated · BBC.com · May 10
Rainbird couple lose £1,000 and are stranded in Sri Lanka
11 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 10
Debbie and Ardon Rainbird of Northallerton were delayed two weeks after their return flight via Doha was cancelled when the Iran conflict erupted.
Their annual travel insurance excluded war-related disruption, leaving them out of pocket, although their tour operator covered some extra hotel nights before they moved to cheaper accommodation.
Analysts at Defaqto said travellers now face fewer policy options for trips in or near the Middle East, and experts urged checking exclusions, Foreign Office advice and buying cover early.
A couple's £1,000 loss highlights a critical insurance gap. What policy add-on is now essential for international travel?
Beyond one cancelled flight, how will the Mideast conflict permanently alter global air routes and ticket prices for everyone?
When war voids your travel insurance, could your credit card be the surprising financial safety net you actually need?