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This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
Key takeaways
- Many of them do not cover losses linked to a war as Debbie and Ardon Rainbird from Northallerton in North Yorkshire found out the hard way.
- The couple got stuck for an extra two weeks during a holiday in Sri Lanka after their return flight through the Qatari capital Doha was cancelled when the Iran conflict broke out.
- They had an annual insurance travel policy but it didn't cover war, leaving them around £1,000 out of pocket even though their tour operator paid for some of their extra nights after which they moved to a budget hotel.
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Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Debbie Rainbird Ardon and Debbie Rainbird were left out of pocket when their flight home from Sri Lanka was cancelled If you're planning a holiday this summer, it's important to check the insurance policy details carefully so you don't get caught out.
Many of them do not cover losses linked to a war as Debbie and Ardon Rainbird from Northallerton in North Yorkshire found out the hard way.
The couple got stuck for an extra two weeks during a holiday in Sri Lanka after their return flight through the Qatari capital Doha was cancelled when the Iran conflict broke out.
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