'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers strande...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, Flights are restricted because of the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.

My hotel bill is £12,000: British holidaymakers stranded 2 days ago Save Danielle Codd , Business reporter and Jennifer Meierhans , Business reporter Save Andrea Pendrey Andrea Pendrey has missed her chemotherapy treatment while she is stuck in the Maldives British holidaymakers have told the BBC they are stranded abroad after their flights were cancelled when the US-Israeli war with Iran broke out. Airspace remains severely restricted following missile strikes across the Middle East meaning commercial flights through major hub airports have been grounded. (plot twist fr)

Some British travellers are trapped in far-flung locations facing bills for accommodation, food and essentials which may not be covered insurance.

The Details

Andrea Pendrey and her partner were on holiday in the Maldives before she was because of begin treatment for breast cancer. They were because of fly back on Sunday 1 March - hours after the war broke out - and arrived at the airport to find their flight cancelled.

“Emirates just told us we need to find a room, at our own cost and the airport was filling up with more and more people,” says Andrea. They managed to find a resort but it has come at a huge financial cost.

Why This Matters

“We reckon well have forked out an extra £12,000 we leave,” Andrea says. Her partner took an L his job before the holiday. “The money is stressing me out,” she adds.

Health experts are weighing in on what this means for people.

Key Takeaways

“Weve just had to put it on a credit card.
Extra compensation is only payable when an airline is at fault, which is not the case with travel difficulties caused conflict.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?