18 Oct 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
As an airline passenger, you are covered by EU law if your flight is cancelled or delayed, or if you are not permitted to board the plane after you’ve checked in. You may be entitled to re-routing, refunds and, in some cases, compensation. This is provided for by EU Regulation 261/2004, which applies...
Read more → 04 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
While the main holiday season may be behind us, many people are stilling planning a trip abroad in the weeks and months ahead hoping to visit snowy mountain-tops, fit in a spot of Christmas shopping, or just take a weekend city-break. If you are planning a getaway this winter, then it's important that...
Read more → 01 Oct 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
When purchasing AA Annual or Single Trip Travel Insurance, there are three different policy options available; Value, Essential or Extra. Depending on the option you choose the price of your insurance and the level of cover for things such as medical expenses, delayed departure or lost baggage will vary. AA...
Read more → 27 Sep 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
The two main options when it comes to travel insurance are an Annual policy or Single Trip cover. Annual cover is best suited to those who travel abroad more than twice in any given year, whereas Single Trip cover is designed for short trips abroad and for people who are unlikely to travel abroad multiple...
Read more → 06 Sep 2018
Posted by Lauren Beehan 
The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting cooler… but if you don’t have school-age children, you don’t have to put away the Factor 50 just yet. While peak sun holiday season is drawing to a close, plenty of European destinations hold on to their sunny weather right through...
Read more → 04 Sep 2018
Posted by Chris Jones 
Here in Ireland we may be marooned on an island, but it’s never been easier – nor cheaper – to jet off for a fun-filled city break in one of the dozens of fascinating destinations on our doorstep. And now that winter is approaching, it’s a great time to start poring over the map, feeding the imagination...
Read more → 26 Aug 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Whether you're getting ready to go on your first cruise or you're a regular visitor to Caribbean waters, preparing for a sailing holiday can require a different level of planning to the normal family sight-seeing tour. As it won't be as easy to find a shop for anything you get, taking the time to double...
Read more → 12 Aug 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Rudeness directed at flight staff, overdoing it on mid-flight beverages and kicking seats rank among the behaviours we find most annoying about our fellow holiday-goers when flying abroad, according to recent research from AA Travel Insurance. According to the survey of over 5,000 Irish holiday-goers,...
Read more → 09 Aug 2018
Posted by Arwen Foley 
A talent is (air)borne There are good and bad things about long distance relationships. Well, I’ve found at least one good thing; I can now fit everything plus the kitchen sink into a single piece of hand luggage. It all started when my boyfriend, now husband, decided to become a pilot. Never marry...
Read more → 15 Jul 2018
Posted by Barry Aldworth 
Over a quarter of Irish people have been forced to cancel or shorten a holiday at some stage in their lifetime according to recent research. In response to a survey of over 4,000 holiday-goers undertaken by AA Travel Insurance, 25.33% of respondents stated that they had either cancelled or had to shorten...
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