Ash cloud still hangs over British holidaymakers
Nearly one in 10 Brits is considering changing their summer holiday plans this year due to fears over the ash cloud.
Despite news that the eruption at Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano is over, a survey by download online shopping tool InvisibleHand found:
– 9% are thinking of changing their summer holiday plans this year because of the ash cloud
– 70% of Brits planning a holiday abroad in the next month are worried the ash cloud will affect their plans
– 57% are worried about booking flights this year because of recurring ash cloud disruption[
– 25% are worried about losing money, long delays or being stranded abroad.
Robin Landy, founder of InvisibleHand, said: “Summer is already cancelled for some British holidaymakers as people continue to worry about the effect of the ash cloud.
“With last year’s major travel disruption caused by Icelandic volcanic eruptions and this year’s ash cloud bringing back memories, it seems British holiday makers are worried again about their holiday plans.
“The majority of Brits who intend to change their plans say they will avoid flying and holiday in the UK instead, or at least leave it to the last minute to book a holiday.
“Others will travel on Eurostar to try to guarantee a disruption-free vacation, or even cancel their summer holiday entirely.â€
By Bev Fearis
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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