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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
Is Flight Insurance Worth It?
Flight insurance is worth buying in two situations: When you're protecting an expensive, non-refundable trip, and When you're travelling internationally without emergency medical cover. For everything else, the maths rarely works in your favour. But let’s look at what...
Joanna Teljeur, 24.04.2026
9 minutes read
What does flight cancellation insurance cover
Over €6 billion in passenger compensation goes unclaimed in Europe every year, and many of those passengers had travel insurance and still did not know what they were entitled to. If your flight has just been cancelled and you want to check what you may be owed, you can check your flight...
Joanna Teljeur, 23.04.2026
10 minutes read
