Although Eyjafjall Icelandic volcano seems to have entered a phase of low activity, experts do not rule out a repeat of the eruption of volcanic ash that forced the closure of much of European airspace for a week, causing the cancellation of 100,000 flights affecting more than one million passengers. The images of thousands of travelers thrown at European airports, most of the labor left airlines should respond to their needs, remains in the retina of the citizens at the time of booking your next holiday. The feeling of uncertainty and fear of not being able to enjoy the travel booked has increased following the bankruptcy of Air Comet and the delicate situation of Travel Marsans.

But people who can afford not to give up traveling and most travelers choose to hire more comprehensive travel insurance and offer high performance for emergencies such as natural disaster or inclement weather. "Not that they are safe as are products that already existed but which are perfectly suited to situations such as the Icelandic volcano," said José Antonio Sartorio, director of the Axa insurance agency-Winsartorio specializing in this type of policy.

From travel agents, who suffered first-person air chaos and are urged to provide solutions to its clients, it is recommended the hiring of such over 70 insurance with broad coverage, covering "alternative transportation link loss, loss of services hired, need for extension of time travel and cancellation fees, plus room and meals in case of cancellation or delay of more than four hours. "

Although legally, in the event of cancellation of flights at EU airports or operated by European airlines are the airlines themselves who must take charge of this type of expenditure, with the crisis of the ashes "many companies have not met the needs of their passengers and had to be those who bear the cost and then claim, "recall the main associations of travel agents (ACAV UCAV). "Many companies have not responded at the time and why travelers assume that it is better hedge against contingencies that may alter the holidays," they say from the ACAV.

With all the doom and gloom on the TV and radio it looks like the Uk is heading to another recession. With the collapse of yet another budget carrier the travel industry looks like it is heading for disaster once again. The thing is, the airline industry is linked directly to the travel insurance industry and if one goes, the other does as well.

The banks are not lending either. With all this talk about change the new government seems to be continuing on the labour path. Cuts, cuts and more cuts along with financial institutions that refuses to lend will mean a massive shirking of the UK economy   

If you are thinking about going on vacation it is important to make sure you take out travel insurance. Running the risk of getting hurt while enjoying yourself may not be what you have planned. Also travel insurance isnt all that expensive and many providers do it for as little as £9.99. If you are a frequent traveller, you should consider taking out annual cover as this is cheaper in the long run.

Most policies will cover you for medical assistance and some even will insure your with pre-existing medical conditions which is ideal if you suffer form any ailments.