Skiing insurance for the over-70s

A travel insurance company has today said it will cover skiers and snowboarders up to the age of 79 years old.

Internet holiday bookings to get more protection

Travellers who book trips online could receive better financial protection under plans for consultation by the European Commission today.

Brits omitting travel insurance information

Brits are withholding vital information about medical conditions when purchasing travel insurance as the credit crunch takes hold.

Brits risking holiday health over cost concerns

A new survey has shown British holidaymakers are jeopardising their health while abroad due to fears over the cost of healthcare and travel insurance.

Age no issue with travel insurance

Travel insurer AllClear has stepped into the debate surrounding the Equality bill, arguing it will exacerbate the current trend for people travelling without adequate travel insurance.

Brits concerned over online travel purchases

Despite nearly half of travel transactions being made online , new findings from RBS WorldPay, reveal more than half (62 per cent) of consumers feel security is at risk purchasing over the internet.

Millions still planning trips in 2009

Despite the economic gloom research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance (STI) reveals nearly 28 per cent of the adult population intend to book a holiday between Christmas and the end of February 2009.

Thompson offers redundancy cover

Thomas and First Choice have confirmed they are to offer holidaymakers 'redundancy cover'.

Brits warned insurance will not cover ESTA repatriation

Following a report nearly 60 per cent of British travellers are unaware of the new Electronic System of Travel Authorisation (ESTA), EssentialTravel.co.uk warns any traveller denied entry into the US will not be covered by their travel insurance.

American Express offers travel boost

Despite the economic downturn, the latest news from American Express Insurance reveals the number of travel policies taken out over the course of December was at the same level as the previous year.

Brits urged to invest in ski insurance

This winter season almost 400,000 Brits will risk taking to the pistes with no travel insurance and could face huge bills in the event of an accident.

Saga to insure against airline collapse

Saga Travel Insurance (STI) has confirmed it will offer insurance against the collapse of an airline to stranded passengers.

Travel insurer covers stranded Ryanair passengers

A travel insurer has reassured its customers that it will cover travellers who have had their flight bookings cancelled by Ryanair.

Accident-prone holidaymakers claim £370m

Accident-prone British holidaymakers made 1.4 million travel insurance claims last year, worth an estimated £370 million, according to an insurance comparison site.

Fewer holidays this year as money's tighter

Brits will take fewer holidays this year as rising inflation and the credit crunch make money tighter, according to the latest poll by Norwich Union.

Criticism for T5 lost baggage insurance policies

A number of travel insurers have criticised competitors for changing their policies on cover for lost baggage at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Execs leave BA and T5 passengers refused insurance

The travel chaos since the opening of London Heathrow airport's new Terminal 5 has led to the departure of two British Airways directors.

Check insurance for Nepal travel

Travellers to Nepal should check their travel insurance policy to ensure they are covered for travel to altitudes over 2,500 metres, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has warned.

5% go for Christmas abroad

As many as 2.4 million Britons will be celebrating Christmas overseas this year, according to figures out today.

Brits ski straight to the bar

One in six Britons on a 'ski' holiday never actually set foot on the slopes, reveals a poll by Moneysupermarket.com.

Top 10 tips for ski holiday insurance

If you are confused on what you should be looking out for, or paying, for your ski holiday insurance, the Ski Club of Great Britain is offering its top ten tips.

Active holiday winter insurance warning

Average backpack is worth £623

The average holidaymakers backpack is worth £623, over £200 of which is just gadgets, a new study reveals.

Insurance warning for skiers over pricey ski gear

Pricey skiing equipment is one of the most frequently lost items on ski holidays.

1 in 4 Brits ski without travel insurance

One in four Britons is planning to go on a skiing holiday without travel insurance, with one in twenty saying their European health insurance card (EHIC) is enough.