A spokesperson for the Association of British Insurers (ABI) added: "As long as FCO advice is against all but essential travel it is unlikely that you will be covered for going on holiday. “As neither of these airlines do well in our customer satisfaction surveys, we suggest passengers use other carriers that they can trust to put their safety over making a few extra quid.”. RYANAIR has been slammed by travel experts for selling insurance that won't cover holidaymakers if they fly with the airline right now. When The Sun checked the prices for a flight to Spain on July 1, we were offered a single-trip travel insurance policy from £15.99. Aviva's travel insurance policy typically doesn't cover cancellations due to FCO guidance but customers who decide to travel anyway are still covered as long as they comply with the advice of local authorities at their destination. If your flight has been cancelled you have been notified by email and SMS and given the option of a travel voucher valid for 12 months, a refund, or rebook your journey. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Ryanair, along with easyJet and British Airways, have launched legal action over the quarantine rules. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. And last week, the airline said refunds will be paid within ten to 12 weeks. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Meanwhile, Wizz Air is still serving a full trolley service of food and drink - but the airline argues that everything is pre-packed and contactless payments are encouraged. On Monday, the boss of Ryanair said the controversial 14-day quarantine could be stopped as soon as this week, as Brit families plan to jet off on summer holidays. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Ryanair adds that its policies are being sold for travel over the next 12 months and that it expects the FCO guidance to be lifted in "days". Wizz Air restarted a select number of flights to destinations including Spain, Portugal and Bulgaria on May 1. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. In response to the COVID-19 virus, Ryanair has been forced to process a number of flight cancellations. We may also share information with our advertising, analytics and social media partners for their own purposes. But if you ignore this or need to travel for whatever reason, trade body the Association for British Insurers (ABI) says this will likely invalidate your insurance. "If you have to make a trip overseas and you think it is essential, it is best to speak to your insurers fist who will be able to advise you about your cover. For more info see below. In contrast, rivals easyJet and British Airways have stopped on-board sales, although BA is still handing out free water, snacks and tea and coffee. View our online Press Pack. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Alternatively, its annual insurance policy sets you back £34.99. Here's the full list, Furlough scheme extended to March: How to claim your pay, Martin Lewis warns there are just days left to claim £100 bank bonus before Xmas, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. For other inquiries, Contact Us. has slammed both carriers for continuing to sell food and drink, while Ryanair was also criticised for encouraging customers to use cabin bags. RYANAIR and Wizz Air have been accused of ignoring coronavirus safety guidelines on their planes, ahead of plans to restart the majority of flights again next month. Don't miss the latest news and figures - and essential advice for you and your family. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. View our online Press Pack. He said: "We’re recommending passengers do exactly the opposite: maximise carry-on bags and minimise checked-in bags.". Ryanair's own terms and conditions say it won't cover claims "arising directly or indirectly from you travelling against Foreign Office (or any government body) advice". Ryanair has grounded 99 per cent of its fleet, but passengers can currently book flights from London to the Irish cities of Cork, Dublin and Shannon as well as to Alicante, Spain. “It’s essential that airlines take the risks of infection seriously to give passengers the confidence to fly again once the FCO’s ban on non-essential travel is lifted. Mr O'Leary has also dismissed the current 14-day quarantine restriction for travellers. Here's the full list, Furlough scheme extended to March: How to claim your pay, Martin Lewis warns there are just days left to claim £100 bank bonus before Xmas, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. A Ryanair spokesperson told The Sun the airline is encouraging extra cabin bags because checked-in bags "pass through eight different sets of hands and significantly increase the risk of coronavirus". "So unless an airline is only selling 'essential' flight tickets, it should not be selling restricted insurance.". "Wizz Air’s enhanced hygiene measures ensure the most sanitary conditions on board and reduce any non-essential physical contact.". By clicking “Yes, I agree”, you agree to Ryanair using cookies to improve your browsing experience, to personalise content, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Ryanair is selling travel insurance that won't cover holidaymakers if they fly with the airline, Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary says Home Secretary 'is talking rubbish' as he slams quarantine plan as 'a joke', suspended sale of new travel insurance policies in March, Ryanair said it'll return 40 per cent of its flights in July, the controversial 14-day quarantine could be stopped as soon as this week, said refunds will be paid within ten to 12 weeks, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Norwegian has also said it won’t offer any food or drink on board flights when it resumes service on July 1. But when contacted by The Sun the budget carrier confusingly denied this was the case. All affected customers have been notified and informed of their options.The information below is being reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis.Given the rapidly evolving nature of the international response to the COVID-19 outbreak Ryanair cannot guarantee its accuracy and can … Martyn James, of online complaints tool Resolver, added: "Any responsible business should not sell a product like insurance that can't be used in tandem with what you've purchased. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. You can also check your flight status online, by following the steps below. But Ryanair has dismissed the advice from the DfT as “rubbish”, and argued that it won't “starve or dehydrate our customers on two or three hour flights”. Ryanair's police says there will be no cover for "epidemics or infectious diseases; infectious diseases caused by a virus belonging to the coronavirus family such as SARS and coronavirus … It comes after major travel insurers including Admiral, Aviva, Churchill, Direct Line, More Than, Post Office and Virgin Money suspended sale of new travel insurance policies in March due to the pandemic. Currently, the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has banned all but essential travel outside of the UK. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. To receive The Sun’s Coronavirus newsletter in your inbox every tea time, sign up here. Consumer group Which? For other inquiries, Contact Us. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Earlier this month, the airline's boss Michael O'Leary told The Independent that he wanted passengers to do "exactly the opposite" of what the DfT guidelines say. Yet Ryanair continues to plug its insurance when you book flights on its website. But a rather large stumbling block is that most new policies, including Ryanair's, don't cover any coronavirus-related issues. ", A Ryanair spokesperson said: "In any case, thousands of Ryanair customers are booking flights to travel over the next 12 months, whereas the government advisory is likely to be withdrawn (as it has been in most other EU countries) over the coming days.". travel, said: “It’s incredibly concerning that these airlines would put the health of their passengers and their own crew at risk by ignoring important government safety guidelines. From all other countries please click the link below. says the advice is in place to stop the spread of coronavirus by limiting interaction with staff and passengers.