Preparing for Difficulties
No one expects to travel into trouble! The simple advice is to anticipate and prepare before you go.
Follow the advices contain in our prepare section, the advices of your travel organiser, and any other sources recommended by HolidayTravelWatch or found by you. HolidayTravelWatch recommends that you use the travel checklists contained on this site.
Note all important contact numbers and pass them onto your relatives and friends. Medical and legal difficulties attract their own problems.
Arm yourself with some ‘phrases’ – remain calm, try to ascertain your rights, contact your family or friends. If you are in difficulty and you are unsure of what to do -contact HolidayTravelWatch - do not forget our helpline number 01217478100. If you find an internet cafe, visit our website, put our web address in your phonebook.
HTW has noted that amongst the submissions to the Committee on Toxicity (COT) it has been suggested that the symptoms highlighted by crew and passengers were akin to the condition of hyperventilation.
HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
