The European Union's (EU's) forthcoming review of consumer rights is an opportunity to make things better for
worldwide travel insurance customers, an expert has suggested.
Frances Tuke, spokeswoman for ABTA - The Travel Association, said that the current regulations with regards to the position of the customer if their travel firm goes bust are "unhelpful".
She commented: "This is an opportunity for complete clarity. We are also encouraged that the EU Commission appears to be contemplating the scope of the directive particularly with regards to buying stand alone airline tickets."
Ms Tuke added that there have been gaps in protection for consumers for many years, partly due to the rise in no-frills airlines.
The EU recently commented that people booking combinations of flights, accommodation and other travel services look set to receive tighter protection in case their plans run into trouble.
A consultation on this issue is to be held by the EU Commission, which could see changes made to the 1990 Package Travel Directive.
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