Safe packing ahead of holiday
May 8, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
The holiday season is fast approaching and many of us will soon be packing our bags and heading off to warmer climates.
However, travellers are being warned that they must take out insurance before setting off or potentially face a disaster.
As more and more people can afford to fly and more flights are taking to the air than ever before, Swiftcover.com says that the chances of an airline loosing your luggage have increased.
Figures from the insurer show that around 22 per cent of UK holidaymakers have arrived at their destination only to find that their luggage has not made it.
Over half of these people have had to wait over 24 hours for their bags to be returned, while six per cent did not see their possessions again during the trip.
Travellers are being warned that they should pack valuables such as travellers cheques, cash and jewellery in their hand luggage as these items are often not covered if they are checked into the hold.
“As long as you have adequate travel insurance, losing your suitcase should not hit you in the pocket, but, for the majority of people, it’s often the sentimental value of personal belongings and the lost time on holiday trying to locate your bags that cannot be replaced,” said Craig Staniland from Swiftcover.com.
