Travel Delay Fears At Spanish Airports
Travel Delay Fears At Spanish Airports
Spanish police are now threatening to bring airports and border crossings to a standstill by working strictly to rule in a protest over pay. The Policia Nacional are responsible for immigration checks at all Spanish airports except those in Catalonia. Though theyre banned from striking the disgruntled officers say theyll cause huge delays by scrupulously checking the details of all persons entering or leaving the country and crossreferencing visitors passport details with international databases.
The protests are due to take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout July. If you are returning from Spain in July then do get to your airport early enough to check in. If you miss your flight because of industrial action then do try and get written confirmation from the airport or airline to substantiate the reason for the disruption in case a travel insurance claim is necessary.
Likewise if your airline delays flights because of this work to rule then do keep receipts of any expenses you are forced to make as a result of the delay and approach your airline for compensation for meals refreshments and accommodation. If your flight is cancelled ask your airline for a refund or an alternative flight. Missed departure and travel delay are key components of most travel insurance policies but do shop around before buying and do check the terms and conditions to ensure there are no exclusions that could affect you.
Travel insurance is there to assist when it goes wrong so it makes sense to have some cover in place whenever you travel. This article is brought to you by travelandinsure.com specialist in ethical travel insurance.
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Keith successfully gained entry into the Southampton University Air Squadron and spent over 12 months training to fly. Since then he has continued to follow his interest in flying and has now began his own training in the form of a Private Pilot’s Licence.
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