Go.Compare Travel comments on the Flybe collapse

This weekend’s collapse of Flybe has reportedly left thousands of passengers uncertain about their travel plans and now searching for alternative transport.

Ceri McMillan, of Go.Compare Travel Insurance, gives advice to those affected.

“No one wants to hear the news that their airline provider has collapsed but thankfully there are options available so that you’re not out of pocket.

“If your plans have been impacted by Flybe’s collapse, the first thing to do is contact your travel agent. If you booked a package holiday, it’s very likely that this will be ATOL protected, meaning that your agent will make alternative arrangements for you, or provide a refund.

“You may also be able to claim a refund through your travel insurance, provided that your policy includes Scheduled Airline Failure Insurance (SAFI). This type of cover entitles you to a refund if your airline goes bust but it’s not always included as standard, so it’s a good idea to check your policy and see if this is included in your policy.

Ceri continues: “The Flybe news is a reminder that it’s absolutely worth making sure that you have a travel insurance policy in place, and that you are covered for the unexpected on your holiday – the travel industry has been through a tumultuous time and since the Covid-19 pandemic, over 40 airlines have gone out of business, so checking that you have SAFI cover within your travel insurance could be a few minutes well spent before you travel if you are the kind of traveller that likes to book flights, accommodation and car hire separately and not part of a package holiday deal.”