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MAY 2010
Lots of people have been stranded by the volcanic ash cloud are wondering whether they should take out extra cover the next time this happens?
Many people have been left grounded - and are turning to their travel insurance over 60 provider in the hope of compensation. But what are passengers' rights if they have been affected by an event that is out of their control?
In the first instance holidaymakers who experience delays, cancellations and costs as a result of such an event will need to contact the airline provider. They will typically offer alternative flights and, where cancellations have occurred, alternative dates for your trip.
Compensation for delay and cancellation
If your flight is delayed, due to specified events such as strikes, adverse weather and mechanical defects some insurers will pay compensation, although individual claims are relatively small. Policies usually offer payouts for travel delays of typically only around £25 for every 12 hour delay, up to a maximum of around £250 to £300.
MARCH 2010
Allianz has joined forces with Mondial Assistance to develop an online safe deposit and assistance solution for Air France travellers.
Allianz Protect claims to be a first in this area of protection, combining as it does the secure storage of electronic documents with Mondial's emergency services.
The safe deposit system is accessible from www.airfrance.com and allows customers to archive, consult and retrieve personal and professional electronic documents from any location with Internet access.
It is available in four languages twenty-four hours a day, and provides access for an authorised designated person, enabling Mondial Assistance to help remotely if necessary.
Two packages have been designed by Allianz for the airline: Protec'fly – offering storage up to five gigabytes of data; Protec'fly Premium – offering unlimited capacity.
JUNE 2009, LONDON UK
Growing numbers of people could be forced to delay their retirement after racking up crippling levels of unsecured debt, new research has showed. The average person aged between 50 and 60 who has taken out a debt management plan owes £41,400 through credit cards, loans and other unsecured borrowing, according to debt solutions group Payplan. The figure is 25% higher than the amount of debt accumulated by other age groups, which averages £32,700.