UK: ABTA says there are no guarantees for those that choose not to fly
Air travellers have been warned that they will not be entitled to refunds in they refuse to fly because they are scared of terrorist attacks.
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has warned that while many tour operators and airlines are trying to as flexible as possible in the wake of a difficult political situation, there are no guarantees that passengers will be given their money back if they make the decision not to fly.
An ABTA spokesman told The Glasgow Herald: “Companies such as Lunn Poly, First Choice, Virgin and British Airways have indicated that they will be more flexible with customers wishing to delay trips but I don’t think anybody is offering refunds.”
Meanwhile, air traffic experts have warned that most flights that go anywhere near the Middle East are likely to experience delays while the war continues. According to the air traffic management company Eurocontrol, flights to the Far East could be up to an hour longer because they will be diverted around the Gulf area, while flights to and from the Middle East itself could be one hour longer.
