As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has started to spread outside of Asia, there is a heightened sense of unease around travel, especially in Europe. Cases have been reported in a number of countries including France, Italy, Croatia, Austria and Tenerife.
This is an extremely fluid situation. Limerick Travel is continuously monitoring the developments in regard to the spread of the Coronavirus and the official updates and advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA updates here
You can read the latest report from the World Health Organisation (WHO) here. Or if you are unsure of what your travel insurance covers and specific scenarios relating to the Coronavirus, please read this document
Coronavirus Travel FAQs
If I cancel my holiday will I get a refund?
If the DFA issues an “do not travel” warning for your destination, then you are eligible for a refund of your holiday cost. If you cancel your holiday because you feel uncomfortable travelling to the destination and the DFA hasn't issued an "do not travel" warning, then our general cancellation charges apply as per T&C’s as you are forfeiting your holiday.
What will my travel insurance cover?
Your travel insurance provider will only offer refunds of your holiday cost if you cancel or cut short travels plans to areas the DFA has advised against “non-essential travel” or "do not travel". If you choose not to travel or wish to leave an area not covered by DFA’s advice, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Is it safe to travel to Spain?
For the moment, the Department of Foreign Affairs has recommend that non-essential travel to Spain be avoided. A significant number of cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Spain. The highest incidences are in Madrid, Vitoria and Labastida in the Basque Country, Catalonia and the Rioja region. However, a complete Travel Ban has not been put in place.
If you are due to travel to an affected area, where they are advising against non-essential travel before 31st March, we would ask you to check with your airline regularly to see if your flight has been cancelled. For now flights are operating as normal. If you have further questions please contact our Support Team on 061204444. You can see the DFA's travel advice for Spain
here.
Will travel insurance cover my medical expenses if I contract Corona Virus abroad?
If you're travelling to a country that the DFA hasn't issued an "avoid non-essential travel" warning for, then you will be covered for medical expenses if you contract the Coronavirus. If you're travelling in Europe, we would advise you to ensure you have your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). This allows you get healthcare in another EU or European Economic Area (EEA) state for free, or at a reduced cost.