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07/02/2012 16:41:44

Travel insurance warning issued

Travellers are being advised to take out cover as soon as they book a trip away, rather than leave to the last minute.

MoneySupermarket.com found that 58 per cent delay buying cover, with 30 per cent leaving it to within a month of their departure date.

However, the price comparison site says that this is a risky business as it does not cover holidaymakers for unforeseen events before they travel that may force them to cancel their trip.

Frequent jet-setters can also save money by taking out annual policies that cover multiple trips.

Bob Atkinson, holiday insurance expert at MoneySupermarket.com, said: "Taking cover out in advance won't cost you any more, yet you'll be thanking your lucky stars if the unexpected happens and your holiday has to be cancelled."

This week saw flights disrupted at UK airports as a flurry of winter weather created dangerous conditions.

On Sunday (February 5th), 41 per cent of flights were cancelled at Heathrow.