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Holiday Extras Travel Help

Holiday Extras Travel Help

We're here to help customers affected by Storm Amy

Last update: October 4 2025 noon

Storm Amy: yellow/amber warnings & travel guidance

The Met Office has issued yellow wind and rain warnings from Friday evening (Oct 3) into Saturday (Oct 4) for Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of northern England. In exposed coasts and higher ground, gusts may reach 70–80 mph, with a risk of debris and difficult travel. Some ferry, rail and air services may be delayed or cancelled.

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High winds & heavy rain


Most affected areas (indicative): Highlands & Islands, western and northern coasts, Irish Sea routes, parts of Cumbria and Northumberland.

What to do now
  • Check your flight/train/ferry status before you set off, and again on arrival at the terminal.
  • Build in extra time getting to the airport or station; crosswinds and spray can slow road traffic.
  • Keep essentials in hand luggage: meds, ID, chargers, snacks, warm/waterproof layers.

Current disruptions

  • Most domestic flights between Glasgow and the Scottish islands, and flights between the English, Scottish and Irish airports, were cancelled on Saturday morning and some disruptions persist through the day
  • Amsterdam Schiphol is returning to normal after severe disruptions from the storm this morning
  • There are amber warnings in place for the north-west coast of Scotland, and for the north-west coast of Ireland. Please take extra care travelling in those areas and look out for travel advice from local authorities
  • Unrelated to the storm, but there appear to be some knock-on delays and cancellations at Munich airport after a drone sighting overnight

Mode-by-mode travel links

Air travel

Rail

Ferries (west coast of Scotland)

Official weather warnings

Customers in need of alternative travel options

Avoid early-morning disruption by staying at an airport hotel the night before your flight. We've got availability at all major UK airports.

Customers due to travel

Customers with Flextras: Free cancellations can cancel any time up to the booked day/time of travel. We'll issue a flexible voucher to rebook once your new flight is confirmed.

Flextras: Saver customers can cancel for a voucher to book the same product again once your new flights are confirmed.

Some on-airport parking products (e.g. Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands) can be cancelled up to three days before your day of travel. We can't refund those products when cancelled later than that.

Please use our online amends system to change dates, times, terminals, parking options, or to cancel if necessary.

Questions about a Holiday Extras insurance policy? Email [email protected]

Customers already abroad

Our support team are fully briefed and here to assist those abroad or concerned about their plans. Best way to reach us is Live Chat: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–5pm.

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Links and more information

Get winter-ready with the Holiday Extras guide
Met Office weather warnings
BBC News
National Rail disruptions
CalMac service status
ScotRail journey checker