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Fireball81

6541 wrote: »

Latest news everybody has to assemble down the square, your temperature will be taken, people with high temperature must move to the left, normal temperature go to the right, scary.

Where is this happening?

6541

Fuverventura, its biblical here now.

giggs76

what are the chances of the government stopping flights before tuesday? due to fly into dublin monday night from the uk, if they will cancel flights i'll have to book a flight to belfast and travel down by road.

Tippgirl74

aisleseat wrote: »

I have a flight booked to gran canaria for tomorrow. Today's flights have been cancelled as there is an imminent lockdown in Spain.
I'm not really interested in making a change but it's better than losing all of my money for 5 seats.
However if the flight is cancelled, I'll receive a refund. It's going to be a waiting game tonight

Cruel!! Didn't realize the notice was that short! Hoping our flights to Tenerife on 24th will be cancelled, but don't want to wait till the travel date. Thinking I'd rather reschedule. So hard to know what to do ...

Tippgirl74

MadYaker wrote: »

A lot of people seem to have had success pushing dates out into the future so maybe contact hotels / airlines and try that? Were in uncharted territory here and anything can happen, lots of airlines and hotels will go bust over this but best to try and reschedule.

Just wondering if anyone has got through to ebookers regarding cancelling/modifying a non-refundable booking... seeing as this is uncharted territory thought I might give it a try? Tried calling yesterday and today with no success... didn't try too hard given the nature of the query!!!

Really thought we were covered re. non refundable bookings with insureandgo but this was not the case.

aisleseat

Tippgirl74 wrote: »

Cruel!! Didn't realize the notice was that short! Hoping our flights to Tenerife on 24th will be cancelled, but don't want to wait till the travel date. Thinking I'd rather reschedule. So hard to know what to do ...

I've checked in online in the hope of giving them a nudge
I think the 24th will def be cancelled

Tippgirl74

aisleseat wrote: »

I've checked in online in the hope of giving them a nudge
I think the 24th will def be cancelled

Hope so! I'd be thinking the one's tomorrow also!

killbillvol2

aisleseat wrote: »

I've checked in online in the hope of giving them a nudge
I think the 24th will def be cancelled

If you've checked in you can't cancel. You're now fully dependent on them cancelling the flight. You can't nudge a bookings system.

random_banter

Airbnb have a new cancellation policy as of today. We were able to get a full refund for our Airbnb in France just now.

Just a return flight from Geneva to figure out now but EI is offering a free change.

alanzo27

Lithuania now implementing additional measures. Was due to fly to Vilnius with Ryanair on Tuesday. An offer of refunds and the option of re-booking now likely on Monday. My sister has already cancelled accommodation since last week, we had no intention of travel with the current situation.

https://www.facebook.com/govilnius.lt

vektarman

Clonmel1000 wrote: »

In Lanzarote now business as usual for the moment but that’ll change we’re told from Monday. Irish bars packed along the strip but the resort noticeably quieter but not deserted. Army not on streets or anything like that.

My friend in Lanzarote has just been told by the police to shut his bar, the police going to each bar and restaurant to tell them to do the same.

CosmicFool

Has anyone managed to get a refund on their flights? Due to fly out next Thursday to Lanzarote. I filled out the form online for a refund yesterday so hoping they will. Thankfully got a refund for the hotel in lanzarote. They were extremely understanding.

Tippgirl74

54and56 wrote: »

VHI Multitrip don't, see their very clear advice on claims ref Covi-19 here.

AA travel insurance are also covering travel cancellation due to dfa s recommendations re.covid 19. I really want to put it out there how limited insureandgo's policy (gold) turned out to be!! Never again with them! You live and learn!

daheff

Tippgirl74 wrote: »

AA travel insurance are also covering travel cancellation due to dfa s recommendations re.covid 19. I really want to put it out there how limited insureandgo's policy (gold) turned out to be!! Never again with them! You live and learn!

What level of dfa advice are vhi/as insurances paying out? Is it no non-essential travel (Spain/France) or do not travel (Italy)

Fireball81

daheff wrote: »

What level of dfa advice are vhi/as insurances paying out? Is it no non-essential travel (Spain/France) or do not travel (Italy)

Each differ,

VHI covers either no essential travel or do not travel.

A lot only cover do not travel - check your policy.

Tippgirl74

Fireball81 wrote: »

Each differ,

VHI covers either no essential travel or do not travel.

A lot only cover do not travel - check your policy.

AA and vhi are both covering non essential. Did I mention insureandgo are covering neither??!!!

chocksaway

Tippgirl74 wrote: »

AA and vhi are both covering non essential. Did I mention insureandgo are covering neither??!!!

Where are you reading this about insureandgo?

6541

In fuverventura at the moment, everything is closed, panic buying. Cops on the street. Do not travel to Spain. **** has got real. Send help.

Tippgirl74

chocksaway wrote: »

Where are you reading this about insureandgo?

I phoned them on Friday. It's under the exclusions on their policy.

titan18

Tippgirl74 wrote:

AA and vhi are both covering non essential. Did I mention insureandgo are covering neither??!!!

Layatravel, and then by extension AIGs travel, are covering non essential travel

Tippgirl74

Some helpful facts and advice in link. In Britain it looks like most insurers cover dfa non essential travel advice...

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-travel-help-and-your-rights/?fbclid=IwAR3rrZdWoZ4no6-xRRT4KvEMvQdKzAR85UYr9y30r7EgwphBbdNltFa3gew

Cushtie

6541 wrote: »

In fuverventura at the moment, everything is closed, panic buying. Cops on the street. Do not travel to Spain. **** has got real. Send help.

Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.

Collie D

Cushtie wrote: »

Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.

I’d have a quick read through that other poster’s posts in this thread before you take his word at face value.

Not sure what he’s getting out of it to be honest.

Clonmel1000

Collie D wrote: »

I’d have a quick read through that other poster’s posts in this thread before you take his word at face value.

Not sure what he’s getting out of it to be honest.

All bars and restaurants closed in Lanzarote today. People walking around freely supermarkets are busy but no evidence of panic buying just people buying normally. Due home on Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Most people we’ve spoken to seem happier to stay here rather than go home if it comes to it and reading about some of the stuff at home I can see why.

Ironicname

Clonmel1000 wrote:

All bars and restaurants closed in Lanzarote today. People walking around freely supermarkets are busy but no evidence of panic buying just people buying normally. Due home on Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Most people we’ve spoken to seem happier to stay here rather than go home if it comes to it and reading about some of the stuff at home I can see why.

I'd be happier if you stayed there too.

Sheep Shagger

Was shopping around for annual travel insurance a few months back as used to rely on the insurance that came with my BOI platinum Mastercard (same as what comes with the Aer Lingus credit card too).

The insurance that comes with the card when you book the majority of a holiday with the card is underwritten by AIG and is very poor - ditched the card and used the €76 annual fee towards a VHI multi trip policy.

VHI covers disruption as standard while the basic Multi trip.com policy while cheap has low cover and no disruption cover- you have to pay extra.

VHI came out on front on cost v benefit. The cheaper policies really were basic and did not cover anything special like what we are facing now.

Multiple people are asking if they are covered- you really have to check your policy wording.

6541

Tippgirl74 wrote:

I phoned them on Friday. It's under the exclusions on their policy.

Police have just implemented rule 15A, anyone caught outside will be subjected to 2000 euro fine.

Tippgirl74

6541 wrote: »

Police have just implemented rule 15A, anyone caught outside will be subjected to 2000 euro fine.

Where have you seen this? I'm noticing a strange pattern in your posts on this thread?

handlemaster

Cushtie wrote: »

Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.

Must have been dying for some action

handlemaster

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/15/trump-offers-large-sums-for-exclusive-access-to-coronavirus-vaccine


Just when you thought trump couldn't get lower than he already is. This has to be one of worst things he has asked for

foxy_j

We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:

Fireball81

foxy_j wrote: »

We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:

Surely if you rebook and pay a difference, if the flight is cancelled you'll get it all back anyway?

foxy_j

Fireball81 wrote: »

Surely if you rebook and pay a difference, if the flight is cancelled you'll get it all back anyway?

Really? I thought if we changed our booking to say October and paid the price difference that if our flight next week was cancelled we wouldn't get anything back as we would be still flying in the future. It'd be great if we did though.

Fireball81

foxy_j wrote: »

Really? I thought if we changed our booking to say October and paid the price difference that if our flight next week was cancelled we wouldn't get anything back as we would be still flying in the future. It'd be great if we did though.

Sorry I meant if your new flight (in October) is cancelled.

elperello

foxy_j wrote: »

We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:

If it was me I'd wait a few more days.
Just saw Madrid closed down on BBC news.

foxy_j

Fireball81 wrote: »

Sorry I meant if your new flight (in October) is cancelled.

ah ok yes I see. Feck I hope it won't be still affecting flights by October time.

foxy_j

elperello wrote: »

If it was me I'd wait a few more days.
Just saw Madrid closed down on BBC news.

Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.

juno10353

foxy_j wrote: »

Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.

Spain has extended lockdown for further 15 days.

Lanzarote on strict lockdown

OPEN
Supermarkets, pharmacy, Bank, Post Office, Hospitals (not to visitors), Airport, Port

CLOSED
Bars, restaurants, Clothes shops, Hairdressers, beaches, pools and pool areas.

RESTRICTIONS

Only driver in car. No passengers. Exception is one eldrly or child for doctors
No leaving house or Apt except for grocery shopping, doctor or pharmacy.
Exeption is dog owner can take dog for Quick walk alone, 3 metre apart from others.
Taxis from today can take 2 Adult passengers only or 2 Adults and only one Child
8 seater taxis restricted to 3 Adult passengers only or 3 adults and only one Child

Only workers in approved jobs given certificate to leave house to attend work.

Ryanair and Aerlingus to take all Irish holiday makers or Irish residents who wish to leave, home by Thursday..

Eerie situation

wijam

I have a week in Mallorca booked at Easter, email from the hotel this morning asking me to reschedule for later in the year as they can not accommodate the booking.

Looks like this will be going on for a few months at least.

aisleseat

foxy_j wrote: »

Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.

I think it's unlikely that they will cancel the flights unless they close down the airports at your destination. I had a flight to LPA last Sunday which wasnt cancelled however still flew out there with zero passengers. Its the same with the majority of scheduled EI and FR services to the Canaries which are showing as operational. By not cancelling, they are not obliged to refund.


My scheduled return flight is on Monday 23rd so waiting to see if that will be cancelled now.

foxy_j

aisleseat wrote: »

I think it's unlikely that they will cancel the flights unless they close down the airports at your destination. I had a flight to LPA last Sunday which wasnt cancelled however still flew out there with zero passengers. Its the same with the majority of scheduled EI and FR services to the Canaries which are showing as operational. By not cancelling, they are not obliged to refund.


My scheduled return flight is on Monday 23rd so waiting to see if that will be cancelled now.

Ya as of yesterday they cancelled my return flight only on the 26th but outbound flight still showing.

sheroman01

We had to cancel our trip to Lisbon. Return flight is tomorrow. Want to change the date to June (that’s fine) but also want to change the origin from Lisbon>Dublin to Birmingham>Dublin. Aer Lingus will not allow this. Nor will they offer us a full refund. We are still willing to fly with them! They lose no money! Morons.

MadYaker

sheroman01 wrote: »

We had to cancel our trip to Lisbon. Return flight is tomorrow. Want to change the date to June (that’s fine) but also want to change the origin from Lisbon>Dublin to Birmingham>Dublin. Aer Lingus will not allow this. Nor will they offer us a full refund. We are still willing to fly with them! They lose no money! Morons.

Why are they being so dumb? They are screwed finacially and if they don't allow you to reschedule they'll have to cancel and refund you surely?

MadYaker

MadYaker wrote: »

Why are they being so dumb? They are screwed finacially and if they don't allow you to reschedule they'll have to cancel and refund you surely?

Ryanair have the same policy. You can reschedule from and to same destination only.

BanditLuke

Deleted User wrote: »

Ryanair have the same policy. You can reschedule from and to same destination only.

They just trying to get out of refunds. They will have to refund when they ground their fleet

firemansam4

BanditLuke wrote:

They just trying to get out of refunds. They will have to refund when they ground their fleet

I received email yesterday to reschedule if I wish without the charges. My flight is to Malaga on 5th April.
I'm going to hold off now for a couple of weeks and hopi g I get a refund. It is over 1000 euros for me and right now could do with every penny I can get back.

BanditLuke

firemansam4 wrote: »

I received email yesterday to reschedule if I wish without the charges. My flight is to Malaga on 5th April.
I'm going to hold off now for a couple of weeks and hopi g I get a refund. It is over 1000 euros for me and right now could do with every penny I can get back.

Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.

Ironicname

BanditLuke wrote:

Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.

Can't blame them in fairness.

firemansam4

BanditLuke wrote:

Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.

Yea that's my thinking, rescheduling really isn't an option for me anyway.
I think Ryanair should be OK, they have massive backup funds for scenarios like this, a lot of other airlines will be in a lot more trouble I think

BanditLuke

Ironicname wrote: »

Can't blame them in fairness.

I don't its just business. I'll be waiting for my refunds and I'm not worried in the slightest