With the aim of putting travellers' minds at rest and allowing them to plan in advance, a leading tour operator is offering insurance cover against cancellation of holidays and recovery of additional costs if stranded abroad as a result of disruptions caused by volcanic ash.

"The recent eruptions of the volcano in Iceland and the consequences that led to the disruption of travel arrangements and planning of holidays made Britannia Tours evaluate the whole situation. Maltese prospective travellers were holding back in their plans to book their summer holidays," said the company's CEO, Noel Farrugia.

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