Holiday & Excursions Covid-19 FAQs
- Will I need to wear a face covering on board the coach?
- What is classed as a face covering?
- Do children need to wear a face covering on board?
- Will hand sanitiser be available onboard the coach?
- Will the driver be issued with PPE?
- Will there be enhanced cleaning taking place on the coaches?
- Will the WC be available for use on board the coach?
- Will I need to have my temperature checked before boarding the coach?
- How will social distancing take place on board the coach?
- I booked early to choose my preferred seat number; will I still be able to sit in the seat that I reserved?
- I have a mobility issue; can I sit near the front?
- I am travelling with multiple children; can we sit together?
- Can I sit next to someone outside of my household?
- What will the Boarding process be on the coach?
- Will Home pickups still be offered?
- How do I know that the hotel/attractions have implemented COVID-19 safety measures?
- If I make a booking and I am unable to travel due to COVID-19 what happens?
1. Will I need to wear a face covering on board the coach?
We will expect customers to continue to wear face coverings, unless exempt. Drivers will be expected to wear face coverings when interacting with customers, onboard and outside the vehicle.
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A face covering should cover the mouth and nose while allowing the wearer to breathe comfortably and can be as simple as a scarf or bandana that ties behind the head to give a snug fit. It should remain in place of its own accord.
Back To Top3. Do children need to wear a face covering on board?
Children under the age of 11 are not required to wear a face mask or face covering (Public Health England does not recommend face coverings for children under the age of 3 for health and safety reasons) in the UK.
Back To Top4. Will hand sanitiser be available onboard the coach?
Yes there will be hand sanitiser onboard every coach.
Back To Top5. Will the driver be issued with PPE?
Drivers are issued with personal protective equipment and protective screens are fitted on all fleet vehicles. It is not mandatory for the driver to wear the gloves, mask or visor whilst driving.
Back To Top6. Will there be enhanced cleaning taking place on the coaches?
Yes, we continue to run enhanced cleaning regimes. Our vehicles are cleaned multiple times a day; which includes the disinfection of all high contact areas with antiviral products and fogging systems.
Back To Top7. Will the WC be available for use on board the coach?
Toilets can be in use if unavoidable, however will be available for emergencies only. The driver will make comfort stops on route.
Back To Top8. Will I need to have my temperature checked before boarding the coach?
As per government advice, it is not required to temperature check passengers before boarding. We do not temperature check passengers before any of our holidays, day trips or private hire services.
Back To Top9. How will social distancing take place on board the coach?
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that all front seated coach departures can now safely operate at full seating capacity.
The following conditions remain in place:
- The wearing of face coverings is expected for all passengers and strongly recommended for all drivers.
- Plastic visors will be issued to all drivers and it is expected that these are worn during any interaction with customers – boarding and alighting/loading luggage.
- Fogging will take place daily
- An air filtration unit will be fitted to all vehicles
- Driver screens will be fitted to all vehicles
- Hand sanitiser will be available onboard our vehicles
10. I booked early to choose my preferred seat number; will I still be able to sit in the seat that I reserved?
We will try our best to honour your chosen seat number, however there may be some circumstances where we have to re-configure the coach seating, in which case, your seat number may differ from that on your booking confirmation.
We will notify you by phone or in writing beforehand if we know that your seat number will change, or the driver will confirm your seat number at the time of boarding.
11. I have a mobility issue; can I sit near the front?
At time of booking seating arrangements will be discussed and allocated as per your request and availability.
Back To Top12. I am travelling with multiple children; can we sit together?
Yes. Now that our coaches can operate at full capacity, we can seat group bookings together.
Back To Top13. Can I sit next to someone outside of my household?
Yes. Now that our coaches can operate at full capacity, we can seat passengers from different households together.
Back To Top14. What will the Boarding process be on the coach?
We have been able to return our boarding process back to our normal. Seat numbers will be allocated upon booking process/ticket confirmation.
Back To Top16. How do I know that the hotel/attractions have implemented COVID-19 safety measures?
COVID-19 safety measures for the hotels/attractions can be requested by customers prior to travelling. You will also find enclosed within your travel packs the safety measures that are taking place.
Back To Top17. If I make a booking and I am unable to travel due to COVID-19 what happens?
If you decide to cancel a holiday with us due to COVID-19, cancellation charges are payable on a sliding scale, depending on how much notice you give us. If you are insured against COVID-19 cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. Alternatively, you can transfer your booking to someone else. Please refer to our T&Cs for more information.
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