Day Trips and Excursions
Even if you are only going on a day trip to another country, accidents can happen.
Make sure you have adequate travel insurance and a completed Form E111 (or European Insurance Health Card from 2006) if you are visiting a country in the European Economic Area.
Only take day trips or excursions that are provided by the tour operator or another reputable organisation.
If you decide to travel on your own, with strangers or with another organisation, let someone know where you are going, who you are going with and when you expect to return.
If you are unsure as to the safety aspects of the trip or excursion, report your concerns to the tour operator representative or the trip manager or company.
Take photographs or videos of anything that causes concern - take names and addresses of fellow holidaymakers– these can be later used as evidence in any subsequent complaint.
Within the European Union you may be able to use - 112 - this will connect you directly to the emergency services. Remember, they may not speak English - be calm, let them try to sort out the language difficulty! If you do not get connected through 112 - use the local emergency number. For more information on the European Emergency Number Association visit their website or the European Civil Protection website.
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.
