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    #722
    Tippgirl74
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭Tippgirl74


    Some helpful facts and advice in link. In Britain it looks like most insurers cover dfa non essential travel advice...

    https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2020/02/coronavirus-travel-help-and-your-rights/?fbclid=IwAR3rrZdWoZ4no6-xRRT4KvEMvQdKzAR85UYr9y30r7EgwphBbdNltFa3gew


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    #723
    Cushtie
    Registered Users Posts: 704 ✭✭✭Cushtie


    6541 wrote: »
    In fuverventura at the moment, everything is closed, panic buying. Cops on the street. Do not travel to Spain. **** has got real. Send help.

    Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.


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    #724
    Collie D
    Registered Users Posts: 11,311 ✭✭✭✭Collie D


    Cushtie wrote: »
    Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.

    I’d have a quick read through that other poster’s posts in this thread before you take his word at face value.

    Not sure what he’s getting out of it to be honest.


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    #725
    Clonmel1000
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,047 ✭✭✭Clonmel1000


    Collie D wrote: »
    I’d have a quick read through that other poster’s posts in this thread before you take his word at face value.

    Not sure what he’s getting out of it to be honest.

    All bars and restaurants closed in Lanzarote today. People walking around freely supermarkets are busy but no evidence of panic buying just people buying normally. Due home on Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Most people we’ve spoken to seem happier to stay here rather than go home if it comes to it and reading about some of the stuff at home I can see why.


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    #726
    Ironicname
    Registered Users Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭Ironicname


    Clonmel1000 wrote:
    All bars and restaurants closed in Lanzarote today. People walking around freely supermarkets are busy but no evidence of panic buying just people buying normally. Due home on Tuesday so we’ll see what happens. Most people we’ve spoken to seem happier to stay here rather than go home if it comes to it and reading about some of the stuff at home I can see why.

    I'd be happier if you stayed there too.


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    #727
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Was shopping around for annual travel insurance a few months back as used to rely on the insurance that came with my BOI platinum Mastercard (same as what comes with the Aer Lingus credit card too).

    The insurance that comes with the card when you book the majority of a holiday with the card is underwritten by AIG and is very poor - ditched the card and used the €76 annual fee towards a VHI multi trip policy.

    VHI covers disruption as standard while the basic Multi trip.com policy while cheap has low cover and no disruption cover- you have to pay extra.

    VHI came out on front on cost v benefit. The cheaper policies really were basic and did not cover anything special like what we are facing now.

    Multiple people are asking if they are covered- you really have to check your policy wording.


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    #728
    6541
    Registered Users Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭6541


    Tippgirl74 wrote:
    I phoned them on Friday. It's under the exclusions on their policy.


    Police have just implemented rule 15A, anyone caught outside will be subjected to 2000 euro fine.


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    #729
    Tippgirl74
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭Tippgirl74


    6541 wrote: »
    Police have just implemented rule 15A, anyone caught outside will be subjected to 2000 euro fine.

    Where have you seen this? I'm noticing a strange pattern in your posts on this thread?


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    #730
    handlemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    Cushtie wrote: »
    Family member went to Lanzarote today. Tried to explain to them that it was going onto lock down. Deaf ears. No cop on whatsoever.

    Must have been dying for some action


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    #731
    handlemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭handlemaster


    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/mar/15/trump-offers-large-sums-for-exclusive-access-to-coronavirus-vaccine


    Just when you thought trump couldn't get lower than he already is. This has to be one of worst things he has asked for


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    #732
    foxy_j
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
    Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:


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    #733
    Fireball81
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭Fireball81


    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
    Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:

    Surely if you rebook and pay a difference, if the flight is cancelled you'll get it all back anyway?


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    #734
    foxy_j
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    Fireball81 wrote: »
    Surely if you rebook and pay a difference, if the flight is cancelled you'll get it all back anyway?



    Really? I thought if we changed our booking to say October and paid the price difference that if our flight next week was cancelled we wouldn't get anything back as we would be still flying in the future. It'd be great if we did though.


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    #735
    Fireball81
    Registered Users Posts: 412 ✭✭Fireball81


    foxy_j wrote: »
    Really? I thought if we changed our booking to say October and paid the price difference that if our flight next week was cancelled we wouldn't get anything back as we would be still flying in the future. It'd be great if we did though.

    Sorry I meant if your new flight (in October) is cancelled.


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    #736
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,440 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    foxy_j wrote: »
    We were due to fly out to Tenerife next Sat the 21st. Aerlingus have waived the change fees but of course not the fare difference. We have no idea when to rebook for. Any possible dates we looked at that were a good bit away cost a lot more.
    Don't know whether to rebook and eat the extra cost or wait it out and see if the flight is cancelled :rolleyes:

    If it was me I'd wait a few more days.
    Just saw Madrid closed down on BBC news.


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    #737
    foxy_j
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    Fireball81 wrote: »
    Sorry I meant if your new flight (in October) is cancelled.

    ah ok yes I see. Feck I hope it won't be still affecting flights by October time.


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    #738
    foxy_j
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    elperello wrote: »
    If it was me I'd wait a few more days.
    Just saw Madrid closed down on BBC news.

    Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.


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    #739
    juno10353
    Registered Users Posts: 539 ✭✭✭juno10353


    foxy_j wrote: »
    Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.

    Spain has extended lockdown for further 15 days.

    Lanzarote on strict lockdown

    OPEN
    Supermarkets, pharmacy, Bank, Post Office, Hospitals (not to visitors), Airport, Port

    CLOSED
    Bars, restaurants, Clothes shops, Hairdressers, beaches, pools and pool areas.

    RESTRICTIONS

    Only driver in car. No passengers. Exception is one eldrly or child for doctors
    No leaving house or Apt except for grocery shopping, doctor or pharmacy.
    Exeption is dog owner can take dog for Quick walk alone, 3 metre apart from others.
    Taxis from today can take 2 Adult passengers only or 2 Adults and only one Child
    8 seater taxis restricted to 3 Adult passengers only or 3 adults and only one Child

    Only workers in approved jobs given certificate to leave house to attend work.

    Ryanair and Aerlingus to take all Irish holiday makers or Irish residents who wish to leave, home by Thursday..

    Eerie situation


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    #740
    wijam
    Registered Users Posts: 716 ✭✭✭wijam


    I have a week in Mallorca booked at Easter, email from the hotel this morning asking me to reschedule for later in the year as they can not accommodate the booking.

    Looks like this will be going on for a few months at least.


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    #741
    aisleseat
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭aisleseat


    foxy_j wrote: »
    Thanks, ya was hedging that way. They are giving conflicting info as it was announced they want everyone back by the 19th but they said they are operating flights til the 21st inclusive I guess to bring back as many people to Ireland. However no one is going to be on the outward flights.


    I think it's unlikely that they will cancel the flights unless they close down the airports at your destination. I had a flight to LPA last Sunday which wasnt cancelled however still flew out there with zero passengers. Its the same with the majority of scheduled EI and FR services to the Canaries which are showing as operational. By not cancelling, they are not obliged to refund.


    My scheduled return flight is on Monday 23rd so waiting to see if that will be cancelled now.


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    #742
    foxy_j
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭foxy_j


    aisleseat wrote: »
    I think it's unlikely that they will cancel the flights unless they close down the airports at your destination. I had a flight to LPA last Sunday which wasnt cancelled however still flew out there with zero passengers. Its the same with the majority of scheduled EI and FR services to the Canaries which are showing as operational. By not cancelling, they are not obliged to refund.


    My scheduled return flight is on Monday 23rd so waiting to see if that will be cancelled now.

    Ya as of yesterday they cancelled my return flight only on the 26th but outbound flight still showing.


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    #743
    sheroman01
    Registered Users Posts: 4,656 ✭✭✭sheroman01


    We had to cancel our trip to Lisbon. Return flight is tomorrow. Want to change the date to June (that’s fine) but also want to change the origin from Lisbon>Dublin to Birmingham>Dublin. Aer Lingus will not allow this. Nor will they offer us a full refund. We are still willing to fly with them! They lose no money! Morons.


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    #744
    MadYaker
    Registered Users Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭MadYaker


    sheroman01 wrote: »
    We had to cancel our trip to Lisbon. Return flight is tomorrow. Want to change the date to June (that’s fine) but also want to change the origin from Lisbon>Dublin to Birmingham>Dublin. Aer Lingus will not allow this. Nor will they offer us a full refund. We are still willing to fly with them! They lose no money! Morons.

    Why are they being so dumb? They are screwed finacially and if they don't allow you to reschedule they'll have to cancel and refund you surely?


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    #745
    [Deleted User]
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    MadYaker wrote: »
    Why are they being so dumb? They are screwed finacially and if they don't allow you to reschedule they'll have to cancel and refund you surely?

    Ryanair have the same policy. You can reschedule from and to same destination only.


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    #746
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Ryanair have the same policy. You can reschedule from and to same destination only.
    They just trying to get out of refunds. They will have to refund when they ground their fleet


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    #747
    firemansam4
    Registered Users Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭firemansam4


    BanditLuke wrote:
    They just trying to get out of refunds. They will have to refund when they ground their fleet


    I received email yesterday to reschedule if I wish without the charges. My flight is to Malaga on 5th April.
    I'm going to hold off now for a couple of weeks and hopi g I get a refund. It is over 1000 euros for me and right now could do with every penny I can get back.


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    #748
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    firemansam4 wrote: »
    I received email yesterday to reschedule if I wish without the charges. My flight is to Malaga on 5th April.
    I'm going to hold off now for a couple of weeks and hopi g I get a refund. It is over 1000 euros for me and right now could do with every penny I can get back.

    Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.


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    #749
    Ironicname
    Registered Users Posts: 1,177 ✭✭✭Ironicname


    BanditLuke wrote:
    Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.

    Can't blame them in fairness.


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    #750
    firemansam4
    Registered Users Posts: 1,699 ✭✭✭firemansam4


    BanditLuke wrote:
    Unless Ryanair go bust you'll get a refund. Its in their terms if they can't honour the flight they have to offer a full refund. This is just Ryanair attempting to mitigate loses to a minimum by hoping people will switch flights to later in the year.


    Yea that's my thinking, rescheduling really isn't an option for me anyway.
    I think Ryanair should be OK, they have massive backup funds for scenarios like this, a lot of other airlines will be in a lot more trouble I think


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    #751
    BanditLuke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭BanditLuke


    Ironicname wrote: »
    Can't blame them in fairness.

    I don't its just business. I'll be waiting for my refunds and I'm not worried in the slightest


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