Claiming Compensation When Your Holiday is Cancelled

This post is created in collaboration with Creditfix

Taking a break is important. Without regular holidays, most people just end up burning out. Unsurprisingly, people really look forward to being able to get away for a few days to recharge their batteries. So, the last thing they want to happen is for inclement weather or a travel firm going bust to stop them from being able to get away.

Unfortunately, these things do happen. For example, in 2019, Thomas Cook, the world’s oldest travel firm went bust. When that happened, most travelers were able to get their money back. Many of them used the information that is available on this site and in the infographic below to make a successful claim. As a result, they had the money they needed to rebook and still enjoy their week in the sun.

Understanding what would happen if your holiday were to be cancelled before you make a booking is important. It can help you to avoid booking in a way that would leave you unable to claim should something go wrong. For example, in the case of Thomas Cook, someone who had not paid the small fee for ATOL protection, when they booked could have been left paying for their own flights home.

In addition to situations where companies go under, you also have to think of all the personal things that could go wrong. What if you lose your job? What if you have a family emergency, like a death in the family? Plus, things can happen while you’re traveling. I had a couple medical emergencies on my last trip to Thailand one of which led me to cancel two months of travel.

Of course, we always hope you won’t have to encounter one of these situations. However, it really is worth taking the time to read through this infographic. When you do you will be armed with the information you need to book in a way that makes it relatively easy for you to get a refund should a cancellation occur.