Hi there
Sorry for intruding on this thread, but I have a similar problem.
I have just had the diagnosis which dare not speak it's name, in the past week.
This was as a result of investigations undertaken due to symptoms which I went to my GP with about 3 weeks ago.
As a result of this, I will be having an operation and follow-up treatment in the coming weeks, ASAP.
We had a short holiday booked for 14th Oct, using Ryanair and an online Hotel booking company, Hotels4u.com, both paid in advance.
Hotels4u.com will charge us 50% cancellation, which is harsh, as I advised them on Oct. 1st, and their T&C's says
if cancellation is made between 14 and 55 days inclusive before departure
- 25% of the total cost of your booking
If cancellation is made 8 and 13 days inclusive before departure
- 50% of the total cost of your booking
However, I think I will be able to claim the rest from my Annual Travel Policy??
The RyanAir thing is a problem, as I don't know how to advise them of a cancellation due to medical reasons, and I am sure my Insurers will require proof of cancellation to allow a refund.
Can anyone please advise on this?
It's not a big amount of money, and it really does not matter in the context of what is facing me and my family in the weeks ahead, but I think I can do this now, before my Op, rather than after.
Thanks in advance.
To OP Paulsgirl
I hope everything worked out OK for you medically, as this is the most important thing.
Do enjoy your honeymoon