Cathay Life adds automated airport lounge access for travellers facing flight disruption

The new partnership reflects growing insurer focus on providing immediate assistance during travel disruption rather than relying solely on post-trip claims

Barcelona airport strike puts travel insurance response under scrutiny

Barcelona’s Groundforce strike raises fresh questions for insurers as summer disruption hits the travel supply chain

Travellers redefine value as shorter, simpler trips gain appeal

Rising disruption, higher costs, and shifting consumer preferences are driving demand for shorter breaks, challenging insurers to rethink how travel protection is positioned

Venezuela earthquake recovery continues as death toll tops 6,000

New government figures underline the scale of Venezuela’s long-term recovery, with hospitals and infrastructure still under pressure weeks after the disaster

Fuego eruption prompts evacuations as Guatemala raises alert level

Authorities have evacuated communities and warned travellers to avoid high-risk areas as volcanic activity intensifies near Antigua

Authorities continue to tackle Greek wildfires

Fires in major tourist hotspots across the Southern European country have led to major disruption – including the temporary evacuation of 8,000 people from parts of Crete