FAMILIES could see their summer holiday plans scuppered as increasing numbers of Brits are being forced to self-isolate after getting pinged by the NHS Covid app.
Consumer watchdog Which? has revealed the refund policies of some of the top UK attractions in case the pingdemic ruins your plans.
More than 600,000 Brits were pinged by the NHS Covid app between July 8 and July 14 after being found to have come into close contact with someone who had tested positive for the infection.
This number could increase amid the relaxation of Covid restrictions and is already creating food shortages and forcing shops to shut amid a shortage of staff.
Many families will be planning days out as the summer holidays get into full swing this week but these plans could be ruined if you are pinged or contacted by NHS Track and Trace and forced into 10 days of self-isolation.
Consumer watchdog Which? has warned that families face a refund lottery when trying to get their money back if they are unable to attend events or venues after being told to self-isolate.
The organisation is calling for businesses to do the right thing and offer refunds and flexibility if customers are self-isolating and can no longer attend a booking.
Which? spoke to 12 event organisers and popular attractions, including Vue Cinemas, Legoland, GoApe and London Zoo about their refund policies.
Only Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Center Parcs, Vue Cinemas and Chester Zoo offered a refund up front if a customer had to self-isolate.
Paultons Park, home of Peppa Pig World, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and London Zoo & Whipsnade Zoo will only offer refunds if the customer cannot find an alternative date.
Brits booking with Folly Farm, UK Theatre, STAR tickets or Go Ape only allow gift vouchers or rebookings.
The policy is the same for visitors to Legoland, Chessington, Madame Tussauds, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park, which is owned by Merlin Entertainments.
