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European airport strikes summer 2026
Italy has three separate airport strike dates this summer. France's busiest hub is going down on 18 June. Two simultaneous labour disputes in Norway could each produce a walkout before the end of the month. If you have flights booked to, from or through any of these countries between now and the...
Joanna Teljeur, 05.06.2026
15 minutes read
What is CFAR insurance
Cancel for any reason travel insurance never gives you everything back. Even on the most generous policy available, the most you can expect is 75 pence in every pound of your non-refundable costs. Most policies pay exactly that, 75p, though some pay as little as 50p. That distinction matters far...
Joanna Teljeur, 03.06.2026
10 minutes read
What is baggage insurance, and do you actually need it
On any international flight, you're already entitled to up to £1,600 (€1,800) in baggage compensation under international law. No policy required. No premium to pay. Most passengers have no idea this protection exists, and some spend money on baggage insurance to cover something they're...
Joanna Teljeur, 03.06.2026
10 minutes read
The best travel insurance for UK travellers in 2026
One in five single-trip travel insurance claims in the UK is rejected, according to the Financial Conduct Authority. Most of the time, that comes down to passengers either buying a policy that does not cover their specific situation, or not fully understanding what the policy they actually bought...
Joanna Teljeur, 03.06.2026
14 minutes read
Italy Airport Strike 29 May 2026: 1,150 Flights Cancelled
A 24-hour national strike by CUB Trasporti includes airport and ground-handling workers at every major Italian airport. This means that outside two three-hour windows in the morning and evening, the country's aviation network will largely stop. So far, we estimate that around 1,150 flights will be...
Joanna Teljeur, 28.05.2026
4 minutes read
