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Running - And a random act of kindness!
So just before Christmas, I went out for a run! The stresses of family not talking to me much after the passing of mum in July, was back at the forefront of my mind. Ironically, the stress was back as one of my sisters had a go at me over a text message. So off I go for a run. Just before mile 1.7, I saw a lady with a…
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Covid Travel Insurance
Me & my partner are scheduled to fly out to Jamaica 13/01/2022. I have, stupidly, not purchased travel insurance yet, I was waiting for results of an investigation so held off purchasing. We have both recently tested positive for Covid 19 and I'm worried that our fit to fly tests may come back positive & we won't be able…
Fit to Fly 48 hr PCR test - how to synchronise with flight?
I initially understood that for destinations i'm looking at visiting that I need a test done within 48 hrs of flight departure (or maybe within 48 hrs of checking-in?). I've now been told that I have to have got the RESULT of the test within 48 hrs of check-in (or maybe 48 hrs of departure?). I can't find any clarification…
Travel Vouchers - Virgin Atlantic
Long story short - in 2019 booked 4 return flights to NYC with Virgin Atlantic for a family break in October 2020 - we decided not to fly because of CV19 but the flight never flew anyway du etc lockdown and a travel voucher was received as a matter of course rather than by request 2020 - rebooked for October 2021 and…
Passenger Locator Form ?
Once you complete the form how long does it take them to send you the email with the QR code Thanks you
Feeling a bit thick. Isolation period help required.
Hiya Reading on the dot Gov sites about Covid and isolation periods as follows is my take on things. 10 days self isolate from the day you started feeling unwell if you have symptoms 10 days isolation from when Covid test sent and if positive but day 5/6 if LFT tests negative you are ok to come out of isolation Therefore,…
What Are My Options?
Dear All I was wondering if I could ask for any help/opinions on some travel issues? About two weeks ago, with international travel looking quite clear and the Red list having been gone for some months, my wife and booked return tickets to Mauritius through Trip.com (based out of Singapore and part of the…
Refund for cancelled flights booked through an OTA
Hi All, I'm just after some advice about chasing a refund for some flights I booked through mytrip that were cancelled. I don't seem to get any response from mytrip. I booked a return trip to Turkey for my wife to go and have some surgery, the outbound was with Jet2 and the return with Easyjet. Easyjet cancelled first and…
Refund for Self Administered PCR Tests when Country Changes Rules?
I fly to Dubai on 4th Feb and ordered fit to fly PCR tests where you test at home, post and then receive a certificate to travel. Annoyingly, yesterday Dubai changed the rules to say that you must be tested at an approved facility and self tests are not accepted, so I have now booked these at an additional cost of £160. My…
Travel insurance for unvaccinated
This does not seem to be covered on the website. My wife and I have, as a matter of personal choice, decided not to have to have the covid vaccine for now, due to concerns regarding the mRNA vaccine. In particular my wife has a heart condition and is concerned regarding the myocarditis side effect which can seriously…
SCC - company went into administration
My holiday in 2020 was cancelled due to COVID. I have since tried to claim my money back with no luck, finally leading me down the small claim courts route. I won at court in December and the defendant was ordered to repay me by the 24th January. I haven’t been paid. The company went into administration last year and it…
British Airways rebooking without paying the difference
We booked flights with British Airways in Oct 2020 to fly in August 2021. In July 2021 the flights were cancelled by BA. I knew we'd be entitled to rebook for a later date, at no extra charge, but we couldn't be sure of our holiday dates as my husband is in the Forces, so we didn't make any contact with BA. I left it until…
ExcaliburHealth.co.uk Testing refuse to refund for purchased but now defunct Test To Release kit..
...due to their product being designated 'Medical', as detailed in their terms... but is this a term that can't be challenged as: 1/ it isn't bespoke 2/ it isn't a prescription item 3/ no seal has been broken, as i would assume to be the main reason why medical goods understandably shouldn't be returnable 4/ the use by…
Planning a trip - worth risking non refundable?
Hi, I'm planning a family trip to Amsterdam in April (originally set for this time 2020, and our Efteling vouchers were about to run out se we're going for it). I've looked at a few hotels and several have better rates for early bird "non refundable" options. If I book this and we're then unable to travel (or the current 5…
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Working from home Tax relief/rebate declined.
My wife works 3 days a week and applied for the tax relief/rebate for working from home since the start of the pandemic. She's been told to work from home since the start of the pandemic and hasn't been back in her office since it all began. She filled in the online form and got a letter back this week saying " I agree…
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Opodo refund.
I purchased return flight ticket for my mum , travelling india to uk,april 2021,just 5 days before india was placed in red list countries. I used opodo for booking and flight was from british airways. Due to huge demand during that period only tickets available was of business class. So paid about 1500gbp. When my 67 year…
Travel Insurance
Does anyone know of travel Insurance that provides cover if the country you are in is put on the red list during your stay?

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