Airline offers volcanic ash insurance

Airline Flybe is to offer passengers the opportunity to buy separate volcanic ash insurance, it was announced today.

The £6.99 per person policy will reimburse passengers for costs for delays of more than 24 hours caused by closure of airspace.

Flybe said it stands by its commitment to reimbursement as laid out in EU regulations, but "wanted to make sure our passengers have insurance to help pay for any additional costs" from airspace shutdowns.

If passengers are stranded away from home Flybe will pay for any reasonable unplanned-for costs incurred for additional accommodation and travel expenses up to £150 for each 24-hour period (maximum £1,050).