Holidaymakers have been reminded of the need to buy travel insurance the moment they book a flight or vacation.
The Icelandic volcanic ash eruption should serve as a reminder to Britons for the need to have travel insurance.
With the incident causing flights across the country to be grounded, Direct Line notes that affected travellers who opted to purchase cover ahead of their journey could find they are able to make claim as a result of a missed departure or travel delays.
As a result, those with either single trip travel cover or annual insurance may be able to get their money back or make new travel arrangements at no additional cost
However, Direct Line spokesperson Jennifer Thomas claims those wishing to purchase single trip insurance now will be unable to make a claim in the event of any disruption caused by the ash "as they are buying cover in the knowledge that there is a problem".
"This highlights the importance of buying travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday or flight," she states.
The advice comes as Esure urged those wishing to indulge in adventurous sports and activities while on holiday to first check the terms of their insurance policy, as some 13 per cent of travellers have suffered an injury while taking part in such pursuits.
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