Coping with the 'fallout' of the volcano

[Nicos]

Isn't times like these that Barclaycard will pay out if it was paid for with the card???

[bobleponge]

Most credit cards do I think Nicos, but in this country the credit card is very rarely accepted. Apart from the western hotel chains, (who use the old paper visa transactions with the slide swipe machines) everything else is paid for with cash.
Our flights are booked on a monthly invoice system, and the company has to fess up once a month, massive cash transfers which is always an adreneline filled day out for me.

Force Majeure or act of God are generally explained (and not covered) in insurance policies, just like the one this company has.

[jackie j]

They are saying that anyone who is stuck to make sure they keep all reciepts to enable them to make a claim on insurance, but not to be silly by having the most expensive meal as it will not be refunded. If you are stuck in the EU you will more than likely be ok but for those stuck outside the EU or those who have booked flights seperate from hotels, the flight will be refunded but not the extra hotel costs.

[piskieinboots]

and theres me thinking you were talking about G & T!!!!

I was

... "act of God"?

so if you state you are an atheist - they will pay out, right?

[Incy]

I'm not directly impacted as yet but I just checked our work intranet and there are apparently over 4000 travelling staff impacted by this

[FionaH]

Eldest son was stuck in Budapest as all trains to his next destination, Prague were full. Wasnt too worried though as "stuck" involved a hot tub and beer!
He is now en route to Prague and has contingency plans of coming home via Holland on the ferry to Norfolk. Apparently these are half empty as no one wants to go to Norfolk

[maytreefrannie]

I was

so if you state you are an atheist - they will pay out, right?

Sorry, Pisk, I guess they'll just call it a Natural Disaster instead.

[Bigmallly]

Sorry, Pisk, I guess they'll just call it a Natural Disaster instead.

Maybe there should be a "Natural Disaster" fund set up for folks stranded & not covered by their insurance..............or maybe there already is.

[piskieinboots]

A pal was due to go on hols just as this kicked off, she was told she would lose her £1300 (!!!) - she has now been told she will get an insurance payout

[Bigmallly]

A pal was due to go on hols just as this kicked off, she was told she would lose her £1300 (!!!) - she has now been told she will get an insurance payout

Phew!.......bet she was relieved........ Better check my policy as I am supposed to fly @ end of May & the way this thing is going, I'll still be here.

[Bigmallly]

It doesn't look very good for most passengers due to "Extraordinary Circumstances"

Iceland volcano: Will your travel insurance cover you? | Money | guardian.co.uk

[CaroltheCarrot]

O heck i am panicking now,due to go and see micheal buble in milan next month

[bobleponge]

Phewee Carol, thank heavens for that volcano

[CaroltheCarrot]

Ha hubby likes him,sad man and believe it or not he is on the radio now.
I believe they have some quite nice shops in milan so I will make the sacrifice and go with him-------or maybe not!!!!

[Bigmallly]

O heck i am panicking now,due to go and see micheal buble in milan next month

There is no problem for journeys planned, you will get a refund. It's the folk stranded in other countries that may have problems claiming...........Unless I misunderstood & you are panicking because you may miss the concert.