Air Travel: Travelling safe

This may not be very timely, but the idea presented can be of use anytime any type of delay in air travel happens.

I'm not saying that another volcano eruption is imminent, or whatever, no, I'm not saying that. it is just that anything can happen while you are on travel, by air, water or land.

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Travelling safe

Will the volcano in Iceland leave you stranded in Europe? Is this really the best time to visit Greece? We have the answers

Eruption disruption

IF WE want to fly, we have no option but to grin and bear the risks of delays. The good news is that any further disruption due to Icelandic ash looks as though it will be intermittent and short-term.

The bad news is that it could prove impossible to predict: The fact that there were cancellations in Spain, Italy and Morocco last week, but that most of Britain was unaffected, is proof of that point. It's essential to know what you are entitled to in the event of being stranded or delayed.

Greek philosophy

The problem here is that, while the European Union may have shored up Greece's finances for the immediate future, the level of discontent in the country is clearly extremely high. Further disruption and protest seem likely, and Athens does not look like an attractive option for a summer holiday.

You might reason that the most popular holiday islands are a long way from the tensions in the capital. But we have already seen strikes affecting air-traffic control and ferry services, and a long-lasting general strike would have an impact all over Greece.

Our advice? Not to deprive Greece of vital tourist income this summer but keep watch on the political situation there and be wary of booking too far in advance.

If you spot a last-minute bargain (and there will be many), however, you might do well to snap it up.

Bargain hunting

In the immediate future, the travel industry faces another issue - the World Cup. Traditionally, many of us put our holiday-booking plans on hold during the competition, consumed apparently, by a fear that we might miss out on the atmosphere in a bar if our teams do well. Since June is always a good month for holiday bargain hunting, the World Cup effect this year will make it better than ever. The Daily Telegraph


From TODAY, Travel
Travelling safe
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