Collinson Insurance has teamed up with Holiday Extras to offer two parametric flight delay solutions. One provides Holiday Extras’ direct travel insurance customers in the UK with a cash payment or access to airport lounges if their flight is delayed. The other will be offered to customers booking airport carparks and hotel packages and provides lounge access if a flight is delayed or cancelled.

The insurance gives policyholders access to Collinson’s lounge network, which spans 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences in 725 airports in almost 150 countries.

Holiday Extras was established in 1983. It helps around 11 million customers each year to book holiday ancillary services such as airport parking, airport hotels, worldwide airport lounges, car hire, airport transfers and insurance.

Alex Lawrence, global head of proposition at Collinson Group company SmartDelay, said: “Our partnership transforms flight disruption into a better experience for their customers. We’re delighted that Holiday Extras’ customers will have an alternative to being stuck in an airport terminal with a parametric solution that can differentiate their offering.”

Alice Lawson, associate director of insurance at Holiday Extras, added: “Flight delay cover gives Holiday Extras a clear, practical benefit we can offer straight away. It’s easy to explain, simple to add and delivers real value when it matters most. It helps expand our range of solutions for a hassle-free trip in a way that integrates seamlessly with our technology and customer service.”