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Compensation for extra nights/meals
emirates cancelled our flight on the 1st March , our package holiday had finished and we spent an extra 4 days in Dubai before returning to the UK. Our travel insurance is invalid as it doesn’t cover Acts of War. Our agent is only ATOL covered. We did pay on our credit card. Is their anybody we can claim off for the extra…
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Holiday to Dubai end of June
I have a holiday booked for myself and my daughter the end of June going to Dubai. Obviously with the current situation im concerned about saftey as we dont know how long this is going on for. Obviously this is like a dream holiday for my daughter it was something i saved quite a while for her so i want to make sure this…
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"Can't Pay ? We'll Take It Away"
Did I miss this earlier - daydreaming at the back of the class again ? A Ryanair plane was seized by bailiffs in Austria in order to recover unpaid compensation claimed by a passenger over a previous delayed flight. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/travel/ryanair-flight-bound-uk-stormed-33585130 I wonder what O'Leary has…
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Middle East Air Tickets - Credit Card cancellation
Hi, I couldn't find an answer to this specifically in the (very helpful) ME War FAQ. Firstly, I appreciate there's a horrific war on and nobody knows when it will end and all of this is small beans next to what's happening. That said… My first world holiday problem is probably shared by many- due to fly in 4 weeks via the…
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Emirates cancelled flight to Dubai - Expedia offering vouchers
I booked a package holiday through Expedia that included Emirates flights and a hotel in Dubai for a group of us. The flights were scheduled for 24 March to 4 April 2026. Recently the airline (emirates) cancelled the flights due to the current conflict in the Middle East. Because the flights were cancelled, the whole trip…
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Claiming on Travel Insurance - Pre Existing Declared Condition
Hi all. Me and my wife have annual worldwide family travel insurance cover with Aviva. My wife has had a couple of pre existing conditions, migraines and an anal fistula, for the last 2-3 years. We had to pay an upgrade for the anal fistula. My wife had an operation to fix the anal fistula 4 weeks ago. We are due to go on…
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TUI refusing to pay our travel costs from LGW to Manchester
We were due to fly back from Kenya with Etihad via Abu Dhabi on 6th March, this was a package holiday with TUI. Obviously those flights were cancelled. Tui managed to get us an alternative flight which got us to LGW on 11th March. All good. However, they told us to make our own way back to Manchester and reclaim the cost,…
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Does Lebara mobile work in Canary Islands?
Anyone know if Lebara works in Fuerteventura? Seems some confusion over whether it’s classed as Spain or not! If so will be included in std roaming and can use like at home. Lebara agent not very helpful as to if it would work and connect to local network or not so just wondering if anyone has had any experience? Going in…
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Summer travel to Turkey
Hi, Booked a family package holiday for eight people with TUI to Antalya in July. The balance is due at the end of April and with the Middle East situation not looking great at the moment what are my best options? I paid the deposit using my credit card and have travel insurance to cover my family of four. If it gets to…
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EU postpones full biometric rollout
https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-02-02/gb/eu-postpones-full-biometric-border-rollout-to-september-2026-easing-immediate-pressure-on-uk-summer-travellers/ Hardly surprising considering the negative reports about queues etc. at different locations.
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Qatar Airways policy
The policy shown seems relevant to normal operations not the scenario we see today. 2 changes in 14 days from original booking are irrelevant. I’ve already had 3 flights cancelled and 14 days from our original booking will soon pass with no available flights (Sri Lanka to Heathrow) Could the Qatar policy be reviewed by the…
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Lastminute.com dragging their feet over flight refunds
We booked to fly to the far east on 28 Feb, via Abu Dhabi. Shortly after we pushed back the flight returned to the gate and, long story short, we were eventually de-boarded and sent on our way home. I contacted Lastminute.com a couple of days later to enquire about a refund. Their initial response was that as Etihad had…
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Emirates Flight Transiting Through Dubai
I have a flight only booked direct with Emirates from Manchester to Kuala Lumpur transmitting through Dubai on the 23rd Mar, FCDO states all but essential travel to UAE, if Emirates still go ahead with the flight but FCDO still state all but essential travel are Emirates obligated to give a refund. If I cancel now I can…
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Transit Through Dubai
Having read the MSE article and the various comments on here I'm still confused about connecting flights through Dubai. We are booked on a package (flights and a tour) to Asia in a few weeks time, travelling from the UK and connecting in Dubai. We haven't heard from the tour operator yet (they're probably busy with earlier…
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Etihad Non-refundable Ticket
Etihad says customers can request a refund on flights up to 21st March but the form asks you to confirm that you understand your fare rules and that a refund will only be processed if you are eligible. What has been the outcome for those with non-refundable tickets?
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Does anyone know where to find the API on the Ryanair app?
Does anyone know where to find the API on the Ryanair app? After booking and paying for my flights on Ryanair, they then decided to change the terms and that I can only fly if I use the Ryan mobile app. I have installed the mobile app and it has scant information about my flights. I have just read that I must complete the…
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Short transit time in Dubai
I am booked on a flight to Australia in two weeks time. Origionally the transit time at Dubai was nearly 2 hours but the flight time from Glasgow to Dubai has been extended, due to the new route they have to fly, and now I only have 1 hour 15 minutes. I am travelling business class so should be able to leave the pane…
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Loveholidays Package - Wife and disabled daughter stuck in Sri Lanka
Hi everyone. I’m looking for some urgent help or advice on how to deal with LoveHolidays. My wife and 14-year-old daughter are currently stranded in Sri Lanka and I am at my wits' end trying to get them home safely. My daughter has cerebral palsy and this was meant to be a 10-day trip (26th Feb to 6th March). Things…
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Ryanair and printed boarding passes
Can anyone tell me unequivocally whether they no longer allow customers to print boarding passes? This seems draconian (if typical). I have seen it stated that they are only stopping the facility for customers to ask THEM (Ryanair staff) to print boarding passes at the airport.
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Car hire USA including extra insurance charges
I am very confused. I have booked a car in California for 3 days. £117 on Booking.com then £30 for extra driver (The Boss or Wife as she is known) then £30 excess cover insurance, as advised by MSE However, I know I need Supplementary Liability Insurance, but its a black hole. The car hire firm is AVIS and on their website…
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