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British Airways is holding crunch talks with staff today to try to avert industrial action which is likely to cause widespread disruption to its flights and hit tens of thousands of passengers this winter. read more..

A British couple who were attacked by thieves on the Caribbean island of Margarita are seeking compensation after being forced to pay out $3,000 for medical bills. The pair had taken out travel insurance but they claim they were taken to a hospital that was not affiliated to their travel insurer. read more..

The Foreign Office is reminding holidaymakers to buy comprehensive travel insurance after its British Behaviour Abroad report revealed that more than 3,000 Brits received hospital treatment overseas last year. read more..

As a strike by staff at Manchester Airport looms, holidaymakers with travel insurance can at least take comfort from the fact that they should be compensated for long delays. read more..

A growing number of travellers buying worldwide holiday insurance are spending their redundancy money on trips abroad rather than rushing into looking for a new job. read more..

Airlines will be forced to increase payments for lost luggage under plans being drawn up by the United Nations, but travel insurance policies will still provide better cover. read more..

Sales of package holidays have risen 17% this year as travellers look for the financial security offered by an all-inclusive deal. But those anxious about their holiday cash should also remember to buy travel insurance. read more..

Passengers travelling to winter resorts with British Airways will have to pay up to £60 to check-in skis and snowboards from October. However, they can save some of the extra cash they will have to spend on the flight by buying cheaper winter sports travel insurance online. read more..

Research has revealed that the vast majority of Britons holidaying in the UK don't realise that they still need to buy holiday insurance to avoid being left out of pocket. read more..

Almost a quarter of adults would risk going on holiday without travel insurance, even though only 12% are confident their luggage will arrive on time and in good nick. read more..

Do you want to take the kids skiing at Christmas but worry about depriving granny or gramps of their grandchildren over the festive period? Then take advantage of holiday company Ski Famille’s free grandparent place on December 20 departures and make sure they have adequate travel insurance by booking with insurewithease. read more..

Passengers left holding worthless tickets following the collapse of Italian airline MYair will be able to claim a refund if they bought scheduled airline failure insurance. read more..

If you're one of the thousands rushing to book a last-minute break to escape yet another wet summer at home, remember you can save money on holiday insurance. read more..

Holidaymakers are facing the prospect of chaos at UK airports during the busy summer peak due to a series of threatened strikes by airline and airport workers, but at least those who buy travel insurance before any industrial action is confirmed may be able to claim compensation. read more..

ABTA chairman John McEwan said last week that swine flu should not stop people from going on holiday but he said travel firms had a responsibility to remind holidaymakers of the need for comprehensive travel insurance. read more..

Almost all of us are looking to cut the cost of our annual holiday, according to a survey by American Express, but one of the easiest ways to save cash is to buy cheaper travel insurance. read more..

The air passenger watchdog dealt with 11% more complaints last year, most of which concerned flight cancellations, delays and lost luggage, which shows that travel insurance is now more important than ever. read more..

Holidaymakers will not be forced to cancel holidays to Bali or the rest of Indonesia following the recent bombing in the capital Jakarta. Tour operators are still flying people to Bali and the Foreign Office has decided against a travel ban, meaning visitors will still be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Prime Minister Gordon Brown is swapping the Suffolk seaside for a holiday in the Lake District this summer, but anyone planning to follow in his footsteps is best advised to take out travel insurance. read more..

There has been a 17% rise in snatched or misplaced cards abroad in the past 12 months, which suggests that holidaymakers are increasingly being targeted by thieves, making it even more important for tourists to protect themselves with travel insurance. read more..

Customers buying worldwide travel insurance are heading to countries that offer the best value for money, including South Africa, Kenya, Thailand, Egypt and Bali. read more..

A third of Brits admit they are more likely to take risks while away on holiday than at home, but those who injure themselves while behaving foolishly or illegally may find they won't be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Tourists who forget to pack basics such as sunscreen and flip flops face forking out a fortune to replace them abroad, according to a new study. And those who overlook the need for travel insurance will find they can't buy it overseas at any price. read more..

Travel insurance is an essential purchase for anyone flying with British Airways this summer as staff are threatening a series of strikes that could jeopardize the travel plans of tens of thousands of holidaymakers. read more..

The marathon season is under way but anyone planning to compete in an overseas event should make sure they will be covered by their travel insurance if anything goes wrong. read more..

Families are saving up to £2,000 on their holidays this year by staying with friends instead of paying for hotels, but they are reminded that they still need to buy holiday insurance. read more..

British Airways is offering tailor-made holidays on its website for the first time, but customers should look elsewhere for cheaper travel insurance. read more..

One in three gap year trips are cut short by an accident or crime, say organisers of the Gap Year Safety Conference. Though parents can no longer hold their children’s hands when they leave home, making sure they have a copy of their travel insurance policy will make it easier for them to help out in an emergency. read more..

Ministers claim many families are being forced to take their holidays during term time because they can't afford packages during peak periods, but cut-price travel insurance is available year-round. read more..

Forget the Algarve, Bulgaria is aiming to become the next big golfing destination but anyone planning to take their clubs on holiday should make sure they're not handicapped by their travel insurance. read more..

UK travel insurance companies receive more than 30,000 claims for lost or stolen luggage every month as airlines refuse to reimburse customers sufficiently when their bags go missing. read more..

More than a third of British workers admit they are nervous of taking a holiday in case they lose their jobs, but buying affordable travel insurance through insurewithease.com is one less cost to worry about. read more..

Millions of Britons place their health at risk when taking overseas holidays, according to pharmacists who say that one in 9 don't take even the most basic medication with them. Those who also forget to take out travel insurance will find themselves seriously out of pocket if they subsequently have to seek medical treatment abroad. read more..

New research claims that more than half of young adults are considering going on holiday with mum and dad to save money. Those under 18 can save even more money as they qualifying for free holiday insurance read more..

Most of us waste money while abroad because we are unfamiliar with local currencies, according to a new survey, but canny holidaymakers save money before they leave home by shopping around for the best value travel insurance. read more..

Cost-conscious Brits are cutting the price of cruise holidays by choosing ones that sail direct from the UK and taking advantage of last minute deals, including cut-price travel insurance. read more..

Holidays in Europe will cost families an extra £321 this year, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph, but it's not all doom and gloom – French restaurateurs are about to slash their prices and families can save money on travel insurance. read more..

Car rental firms often try to sell customers additional insurance, but holidaymakers with good travel insurance don’t need to buy much of the extra cover on offer. read more..

Couples planning to be among the first to get married on flights will be relieved to know that complete protection for everything from their rings to their wedding photos can be included in their holiday insurance. read more..

Anyone inspired by the likes of Tyler Bradt, who has just set a new world-record for kayaking 180ft over Palouse Falls in the U.S, should check they have comprehensive travel insurance before tacking any similar activities while on holiday. read more..

Families tempted to book tour operator Journey Latin America’s new child-friendly holiday to Colombia – or any other longhaul trip - can get a great deal on worldwide travel insurance. read more..

Since so-called 'low-cost' airline Ryanair has introduced even more ludicrous charges, it’s good to know that one thing you don’t need to buy from the audacious carrier is its over-priced travel insurance. read more..

Savvy holidaymakers can save oodles of cash this summer by signing up for Vodafone’s Passport service and finding cheap travel insurance online. read more..

As airlines prepare to re-launch flights to Iraq and Afghanistan, holidaymakers tempted to book trips to the former war zones are being urged to check they would be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

A growing number of homeowners are swapping their house for another to cut the cost of an overseas holiday, but anyone planning a home swap should remember they still need travel insurance. read more..

The recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico has wrecked the wedding plans of British couples who had planned to tie the knot in one of the country’s holiday resorts, but at least those with the right holiday insurance will not have lost out financially. read more..

A hot air balloon crashed over the Egyptian city of Luxor in which 16 tourists were injured has emphasised the need for holidaymakers to include cover for hazardous activities in their travel insurance. read more..

As more and more airlines reveal they are sinking further into debt, passengers are being advised to add protection against scheduled airline failure to their holiday insurance. read more..

Summer is almost here, which means the festival season is just around the corner, but whether you’re off to the mother of all music festivals at Glastonbury, the glitzy film festival in Cannes or going to the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, don’t forget to buy your holiday insurance when you book your tickets. read more..

New research has found that 1.2m British holidaymakers travel abroad without informing their travel insurers of pre-existing medical conditions. read more..

As travellers rush to add their names to the waiting list for one of the revolutionary self-powered Live Luggage suitcases launched this spring, holidaymakers are being urged to consider whether their bags are adequately covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Many passengers are unsure whether their travel insurance covers them against the collapse of their airline, according to a new government survey. read more..

Fears about the threat of a swine flu pandemic have led to a dramatic increase in the numbers of holidaymakers buying travel insurance. read more..

Thousands of Britons who take advantage of the government's offer of free medical check-ups for the over-40s introduced this month could unwittingly end up holidaying abroad without adequate travel insurance. read more..

Research from comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, reveals nearly two-thirds of Britons recklessly refuse to take out travel insurance when going on holiday. read more..

The tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson following a ski accident highlights the need for holidaymakers to take extra care when taking to the slopes. read more..

Paul Byrne from insurewithease.com is delighted to announce that with effect from 1st February 2009, FirstAssist Insurance Services Limited on behalf of Great Lakes Reinsurance (UK) PLC, are the new travel insurance underwriter for insurewithease.com. read more..

More Britons are choosing ski holidays away from the UK this winter, according to figures released by Ski Club Great Britain, it has been reported. read more..

Ryanair has appealed to two German airlines to cut their fuel surcharges as the cost of oil falls to $60 (£39) per barrel. read more..

The Queen concluded a four-day tour of Slovenia and Slovakia today which included her first ever visit to a ski resort, it has been reported. read more..

Winter travel insurance customers planning a trip abroad may be tempted by New Zealand following the news that it has been named one the UK's favourite destinations. read more..

The cost of travel in 2009 will fall as flight and hotel rates are set to reduce, it has been predicted. read more..

Travel insurance is just as important as your suitcase, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba). read more..

Travel insurance customers, who used to make holiday decisions based on price, are now mainly concerned about financial protection and worry about airlines going bust, according to the Air Transport Users Council. read more..

People planning a skiing holiday this year can rest assured that they will hit the slopes in style as ski helmet design goes daring, it has been suggested. read more..

A Hull family is considering taking legal action after being struck down by illness while on holiday. read more..

Aircraft technological advancements will not reduce absolute aviation emissions, according to action group Plane Stupid. read more..

People planning Christmastime and winter travel should take advantage of the railways this year, according to thetrainline.com.

Given current economic circumstances this is likely to be the tightest Christmas in years. read more..

The European Region Airline Association (ERA) has announced that the current economic climate is creating "a lot of uncertainty" in the industry. read more..

Fewer people are expected to purchase travel insurance in October as soaring holiday prices affect the half-term market, it has been suggested. read more..

More people are booking flights with ATOL-affiliated operators following the collapse of several airlines, it has been claimed. read more..

The current economic conditions are prompting many people to take family holidays in order to save money, a travel insurance provider has reported. read more..

Britons who choose to head overseas without adequate travel insurance must be "crazy", an industry commentator asserts. read more..

Backpackers who head off without buying adequate travel insurance are putting their families' homes and savings on the line, it is claimed. read more..

More than a million people are planning to embark on their first foreign holiday in several years this winter following poor weather this summer, new research has revealed. read more..

Older Brits are increasingly partaking in "risky" holiday antics, which they may not have travel insurance for, one expert has said. read more..

Canadians have been exposed as last minutetravel insurance bookers by a recent survey. read more..

STA Travel has urged holidaymakers to thoroughly evaluate their insurance options before heading off on their gap year. read more..

Holidaymakers heading to Europe this year have been advised of their medical care entitlements and how their travel insurance will affect this. read more..

Brits are best at finding budget travel insurance policies, a new piece of research has revealed. read more..

Brits have been advised to plan their family holidays well in advance to avoid being disappointed with their trips abroad. read more..

Brits are becoming apathetic when it comes to renewing their home insurance, one expert has warned this week. read more..

Credit card protection will help protect holidaymakers against credit card fraud, one expert has said this week. read more..

Holidaymakers have been warned that drunken antics on foreign soil could invalidate their insurance policies this week.

According to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), if a holidaymaker has an accident due to excessive alcohol consumption any possessions they lose along the way may not be covered.

Frances Tuke, spokesperson for Abta, said: "It is an insurance policy issue.
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Holidaymakers have been urged not to forget to take out travel insurance this summer by airport car parking and hotel packages firm Holiday Extras. read more..

Holidaymakers have been advised to check with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) before travelling to Beijing for the Olympic Games. read more..

Holiday homeowners have been advised to look out for insurance which comes with public liability and emergency travel cover by one expert. read more..

One in four Brits plan to travel abroad this summer without any travel insurance, one expert has said. read more..

Dubai has been tipped as a burgeoning holiday hotspot by one travel expert. read more..

Brits are increasingly looking to have new experiences on holiday rather than lounging on the beach, according to one expert. read more..

An increasing number of Brits are choosing to tie the knot in sun-soaked destinations, one expert has said this week. read more..

Holidaymakers have been advised to make sure their belongings are covered when they are abroad this week. read more..

Celebrities have told the Daily Telegraph of their favourite holiday destinations this week. read more..

Honeymooning couples have been advised that Mexico is a "romantic" destination for love birds to take a break by one expert this week. read more..

Brits will be hanging on to their holidays this year despite the credit crunch, one expert has said this week. read more..

Gordon Brown is getting healthy on his holiday by taking part in some pilates. read more..

Comparison website Defacto has warned Brits not to forget their travel insurance when going abroad this summer. read more..

Holidaymakers staying at home this summer have been warned not to bypass travel insurance by one expert. read more..

Newlyweds are seeking destinations in the Middle East where they can enjoy nature-based breaks, according to one expert. read more..

Ferries are opting to travel by ferry as they find this form of transport less restricting than going abroad by plane, one expert has said this week. read more..

Christmas has been described as a "great time" to visit London by one expert this week. read more..

Brits abroad have been described as the least desirable nation of sunbathers by fellow Europeans this month. read more..

The cheap cost of ferry travel is becoming increasingly popular with holidaying Brits, one expert has said this week. read more..

Without travel insurance, holidaying Brits could find themselves "substantially out of pocket", one expert has warned. read more..

British tour operator Thomson claims that its decision to offer holidaymakers self-catering accommodation from £2 per night is not a reflection of a market slowdown. read more..