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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Ryanair passengers urged to check travel insurance today as strikes loom
Those flying this month could face disruption amid widespread industrial action from baggage handlers for the airline Thousands of Ryanair passengers face being caught up in Spanish airport strikes as more than 3,000 baggage handlers who service the airline stage walkouts at 12 of the country's busiest airports. The action will start from August 15 and will affect airports including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Alicante, Ibiza, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife South, Girona, Lanzarote and Santiago de Compostela. The stoppages are scheduled for August 15,16 and 17 and come at critical times of the day. Workers will down tools on these days between am to 9am, 12pm to 3pm and 9pm to 11.59pm. The strikes will then continue every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the rest of the year. And Ryanair passengers are being urged to check what cover they have on their travel insurance now to see if they have any right to compensation. Baggage handlers say they are striking in response to poor working conditions and labour rights violations. Niraj Mamtora, Director at Forum Insurance, said it's crucial those planning to fly when industrial action is being taken check their policies. Niraj said: "Standard travel insurance policies often exclude airspace disruptions, so you should never assume that you're covered for events like strikes, airport closures or air traffic control outages. To protect yourself, look for a policy that offers 'travel disruption' or 'airspace closure' as an optional extra or higher-tier feature. 'Travel disruption insurance can cover you if your flight is cancelled or delayed due to strikes or airspace closures, and may reimburse you for unused travel and accommodation, enforced stays abroad, or extra expenses if you're stranded and no suitable alternative transport is available for more than 24 hours. 'Even when the disruption is caused by ground staff, such as baggage handlers, it can still affect flights and fall under certain travel disruption or airspace closure clauses, depending on the policy wording. 'Always check your policy wording carefully. Some insurers require that the disruption be unexpected and not known at the time you book or buy your policy. "If you travel against official advice, or if the event was foreseeable, you may not be covered." If you're already booked and unsure if you are covered it's worth looking to the fine print in the section of your policy on 'travel disruption' or 'missed departures'. Niraj explained: "First, check your existing policy documents carefully. Some standard travel insurance plans may offer limited protection for delays or missed departures, even if they don't specifically mention airspace closure. "Look for sections on 'travel disruption' or 'missed departure' to see if any cover applies. "If your policy doesn't include this, contact your airline or travel provider directly. Airlines are often obliged to offer rebooking, refunds, or care such as meals and accommodation. Package holiday providers may also be responsible for rearranging your travel or offering compensation. "For future trips, consider adding 'travel disruption' or 'airspace closure' cover as an optional extra. It's a small investment that can save you significant stress and cost if the unexpected happens again." Niraj has also shared additional tips for those travelling to Spain later this month: ' Review your policy documents today. Even if you think you're covered, the terms, exclusions and conditions matter.' 'If you've only just booked your holiday or insurance, be aware that insurers may not cover disruption from a strike that was already public knowledge at the time. Check whether the strike counts as a 'known event' under your policy.' ' Contact your airline or tour operator early if you're due to fly during strike dates. Many providers have plans in place, but you need to act quickly.' ' Keep receipts for any out-of-pocket expenses caused by delays. You may need them if you make a claim.' 'If you can, consider travelling outside the planned strike windows to reduce the risk of disruption.' 'If your flight is delayed and you miss a connecting journey or prepaid transfer, you may only be covered if your policy includes missed connection or onward travel protection. Always check the fine print.' Niraj added: "Travel disruption cover usually doesn't allow you to cancel your holiday just because of expected delays. Claims are typically only accepted for specific costs you've incurred due to confirmed disruption."
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Durand Cup: Debut Goal From Hamid Ahadad Seals Crucial Win For East Bengal
East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match on Wednesday. Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad, making his debut for the Red and Gold brigade, came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 68th minute at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, handing East Bengal their second consecutive win of the tournament. Head coach Oscar Bruzon made four changes to his lineup from their previous match, handing starts to goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira, and Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos and Bipin Singh up front. Namdhari's Harpreet Singh, meanwhile, made two enforced changes, bringing in skipper Akashdeep Singh in defence and Manish Chaudhary in attack, as suspended defender Manbir Singh missed out. The match kicked off with East Bengal taking immediate control, camping in the Namdhari half and creating chance after chance, only to be denied repeatedly by an inspired performance from goalkeeper Niraj Kumar. In the ninth minute, Niraj was quick off his line to deny Diamantakos, and minutes later, intercepted a dangerous ball from Bipin Singh meant for Saul Crespo. The barrage continued, with Mohammed Rashid's powerful 17th-minute strike forcing another save, before Miguel Figueira struck the post twice in quick succession, once with a long-range effort and once with a header. A Crespo attempt from a Mahesh freekick in the 39th was again stopped by Niraj on reflex, before Miguel hit the crossbar a third time with a bullet header in the 42nd minute. Despite relentless pressure, Namdhari's deep defensive block held firm and the score remained 0-0 at half time, thanks in large part to Niraj Kumar's heroics and a bit of good fortune. East Bengal resumed the second half in similar fashion, dominating possession and looking for the breakthrough. Diamantakos had a weak shot saved in the 52nd minute before Namdhari's Dharmpreet Singh fired wide in their only real chance in the opening exchanges of the second half. Sensing the need for a spark, Bruzon brought on Hamid Ahadad for Diamantakos in the 61st minute. The Moroccan made an instant impact just seven minutes later, when Miguel Figueira's corner found him unmarked at the far post. Niraj misjudged the flight of the ball, and Ahadad nodded home with ease to break the deadlock and open his account for the club. The win saw East Bengal top Group A with six points and goal difference of 6 from two matches, while Namdhari remain in contention with two wins from three (six points and GD of 3), as two best second place teams in the group stage will make it to the quarterfinals. ITBP hold Punjab FC to a goal-less draw In the day's other match, in Assam's Kokrajhar, ITBP held Punjab FC to a goal-less draw in a Group D contest at the SAI Stadium. Punjab FC were wasteful in front of goal, failing to convert their chances as ITBP showcased resilient defending to secure a hard earned point. Both teams have four points from two matches and will now face Bodoland FC in their remaining group stage matches.
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Durand Cup: Debut goal from Hamid Ahadad seals crucial win for East Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 6 (ANI): East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A encounter, here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday. Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad, making his debut for the Red and Gold Brigade, came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 68th minute, handing East Bengal their second consecutive win of the tournament, as per a press release. East Bengal Head Coach Oscar Bruzon made four changes to his lineup from their previous match, handing starts to goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira, and Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos and Bipin Singh up front. Namdhari's Harpreet Singh, meanwhile, made two enforced changes, bringing in skipper Akashdeep Singh in defence and Manish Chaudhary in attack, as suspended defender Manbir Singh missed match kicked off with East Bengal taking immediate control, camping in the Namdhari half and creating chance after chance, only to be denied repeatedly by an inspired performance from Namdhari goalkeeper Niraj Kumar. In the 9th minute, Niraj was quick off his line to deny Diamantakos, and minutes later, intercepted a dangerous ball from Bipin Singh meant for Saul barrage continued, with Mohammed Rashid's powerful 17th-minute strike forcing another save, before Miguel Figueira struck the post twice in quick succession, once with a long-range effort and once with a header, as Namdhari's goal led a charmed life.A Crespo attempt from a Mahesh freekick in the 39th was again stopped by Niraj on reflex, before Miguel hit the crossbar a third time with a bullet header in the 42nd minute. Despite relentless pressure, Namdhari's deep defensive block held firm, and the score remained 0-0 at halftime, thanks in large part to Niraj Kumar's heroics and a bit of good Bengal resumed the second half in a similar fashion, dominating possession and looking for the breakthrough. Diamantakos had a weak shot saved in the 52nd minute before Namdhari's Dharmpreet Singh fired wide in their only real chance in the opening exchanges of the second the need for a spark, Bruzon brought on Hamid Ahadad for Diamantakos in the 61st minute. The Moroccan made an instant impact just seven minutes later, when Miguel Figueira's corner found him unmarked at the far post. Niraj misjudged the flight of the ball, and Ahadad nodded home with ease to break the deadlock and open his account for the Bengal continued to search for a second goal to kill the game. In the 87th minute, Chungnunga shot straight at the keeper, and in stoppage time, both Ahadad and Anwar Ali saw their efforts from close range blocked in a crowded had a glimmer of hope late in the 84th minute when Kamal's free kick nearly found Dasilva, but East Bengal's keeper Gill punched it away just in time, and the linesman flagged for Namdhari's spirited defensive effort and rare counterattacks, they couldn't break through East Bengal's backline led by Anwar Ali and Martand Raina, and failed to register a single shot. As the final whistle blew, East Bengal's clinical edge and tactical discipline sealed a well-earned three win sees East Bengal top Group A with six points and goal difference of +6 from two matches, while Namdhari remain in contention with two wins from three (six points and GD of +3), as two best second place teams in the group stage will make it to the quarterfinals. The Torch Bearers will face Indian Air Force FT in their final group game on August 10, 2025. (ANI)
News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Debut goal from Hamid Ahadad seals crucial win for East Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 6 (PTI) East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match here on Wednesday. Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad, making his debut for the Red and Gold brigade, came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 68th minute at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, handing East Bengal their second consecutive win of the tournament. East Bengal head coach Oscar Bruzon made four changes to his lineup from their previous match, handing starts to goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira, and Greek striker Dimitrios Diamantakos and Bipin Singh up front. Namdhari's Harpreet Singh, meanwhile, made two enforced changes, bringing in skipper Akashdeep Singh in defence and Manish Chaudhary in attack, as suspended defender Manbir Singh missed out. The match kicked off with East Bengal taking immediate control, camping in the Namdhari half and creating chance after chance, only to be denied repeatedly by an inspired performance from goalkeeper Niraj Kumar. In the ninth minute, Niraj was quick off his line to deny Diamantakos, and minutes later, intercepted a dangerous ball from Bipin Singh meant for Saul Crespo. The barrage continued, with Mohammed Rashid's powerful 17th-minute strike forcing another save, before Miguel Figueira struck the post twice in quick succession, once with a long-range effort and once with a header. A Crespo attempt from a Mahesh freekick in the 39th was again stopped by Niraj on reflex, before Miguel hit the crossbar a third time with a bullet header in the 42nd minute. Despite relentless pressure, Namdhari's deep defensive block held firm and the score remained 0-0 at half time, thanks in large part to Niraj Kumar's heroics and a bit of good fortune. East Bengal resumed the second half in similar fashion, dominating possession and looking for the breakthrough. Diamantakos had a weak shot saved in the 52nd minute before Namdhari's Dharmpreet Singh fired wide in their only real chance in the opening exchanges of the second half. Sensing the need for a spark, Bruzon brought on Hamid Ahadad for Diamantakos in the 61st minute. The Moroccan made an instant impact just seven minutes later, when Miguel Figueira's corner found him unmarked at the far post. Niraj misjudged the flight of the ball, and Ahadad nodded home with ease to break the deadlock and open his account for the club. The win saw East Bengal top Group A with six points and goal difference of +6 from two matches, while Namdhari remain in contention with two wins from three (six points and GD of +3), as two best second place teams in the group stage will make it to the quarterfinals. ITBP hold Punjab FC to a goal-less draw ========================= In the day's other match, in Assam's Kokrajhar, ITBP held Punjab FC to a goal-less draw in a Group D contest at the SAI Stadium. Punjab FC were wasteful in front of goal, failing to convert their chances as ITBP showcased resilient defending to secure a hard earned point. Both teams have four points from two matches and will now face Bodoland FC in their remaining group stage matches. PTI AH PDS AH PDS PDS view comments First Published: News agency-feeds Debut goal from Hamid Ahadad seals crucial win for East Bengal Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Holiday mistake that could cost you thousands
Burglars no longer case streets, instead they scroll through social media and send fake friend requests to gain access to private posts, which could leave you at risk When you're away on holiday, it's incredibly tempting to share updates with everyone back home. However, that innocent photo of your hotel room or boarding pass could potentially cost you thousands if you're not cautious. According to Forum Insurance, posting real-time social media updates might invalidate your home insurance should you fall victim to burglary whilst away. This stems from "reasonable care" provisions included in numerous policies, reports the Express. Insurance companies may contend that publicly announcing your home is empty constitutes negligence. Niraj Mamtora, Director and Home Insurance Expert at Forum Insurance, explained that criminals have become far more sophisticated nowadays. He stated: "Burglars aren't just casing streets anymore, they're scrolling through Instagram stories and Facebook timelines. "With this in mind, insurers expect policyholders to take reasonable care to protect their property, and that now includes being cautious about what you share online." "For example, posting 'Off to Greece for two weeks!' could be considered negligence under policy terms, similar to leaving doors unlocked." Even sharing within private groups offers no protection, he warned: "Screenshots can circulate, and insurers may argue you didn't sufficiently limit audience access. "Many insurers include clauses requiring policyholders to 'take care to prevent loss.' If you publicly broadcast your holiday plans, insurers could argue you breached this duty. Always assume anything shared online, even privately, could be seen by criminals." Niraj warns that even innocent-looking posts can alert criminals: "They often monitor public profiles or send fake friend requests to gain access to private posts. "Even something as simple as tagging yourself at the airport or sharing a boarding pass photo can give criminals a clear window of opportunity." To protect yourself from criminals while on holiday, there are several precautions you can take. Niraj advises checking your insurance policy for clauses like "reasonable care" or "unforced entry", and suggests waiting until you're back home before posting holiday snaps. It's also wise to set your social media accounts to private, regularly review your friends list, and decline friend requests from people you don't know.
