No rip-off rates for stranded travellers, promises hotel industry

THE hotel industry here has said it will not be ripping off customers marooned here because of flying restrictions caused by the volcanic gas cloud.

Some hotels in other European countries have been criticised for raising their rates as people are forced to await clearance to fly to their intended destination.

Hotels in Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Munich in Germany are reported to have doubled or even tripled their rates, but some hotels closest to Dublin Airport said there had been no price change.