Watchdog: Airlines may be breaking law over online insurance charges

CONSUMER champions last night claimed airlines could be breaking the law by billing passengers automatically for travel insurance as they book flights.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2008 - 00:00

Paul Kelly, Consumer Correspondent

Passengers buying flights online are billed between €9 and €14.80 for single-trip travel insurance unless they specifically opt out while booking.

The Consumers’ Association of Ireland said consumers could end up buying cover they do not need.

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