| Football fans heading to Moscow for the Champions | | | | wrong.” |
| League final could be shown the red card if they | | | | Fans traveling to Moscow can purchase single-trip |
| forget about travel insurance says Swinton. | | | | travel insurance from Swinton from as little as £9.79 |
| As tens of thousands of Manchester United and | | | | for a three day trip (based on a 30 year old |
| Chelsea supporters descend on Russia’s capital | | | | supporter departing UK on May 20th and returning on |
| city for the final on May 21st, the UK’s leading | | | | May 22nd). Those thinking of staying longer, or who |
| high street insurance retailer Swinton is reminding fans | | | | take several holidays a year in Europe, including |
| to take out insurance to protect themselves against | | | | Champions League away trips, can purchase an |
| unforeseen foul play. | | | | annual multi trip travel policy from just £31.04. |
| Swinton’s online travel policy provides up to | | | | The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued |
| £1,500 cover for lost or stolen baggage and up to | | | | advice to supporters traveling to Moscow for the |
| £10m medical expenses. It will also pay up to £500 | | | | Champions League final including advice such as |
| for additional accommodation and travel expense if | | | | you’re not allowed to smoke and drink in Red |
| you miss your flight due to failure of public transport | | | | Square – it’s illegal and you will be arrested. |
| or if the vehicle you’re travelling in has an | | | | Visit for more information. |
| accident or breakdowns. Given that Moscow boasts | | | | - ENDS - |
| the world’s busiest metro system, this might | | | | Notes to Editors |
| prove very useful! | | | | For further information please contact Adele Mandy, |
| A Swinton spokesperson said: “Moscow is one of | | | | Pete Wrathmell or Daniel Kennedy at Spinoza |
| the world’s largest urban areas and we’re | | | | Kennedy Vesey PR on Tel: 0161 838 7770 or email: |
| advising people to be extra vigilant when travelling | | | | adele.mandy@skvpr.co.uk |
| around the city – especially given the language | | | | About Swinton |
| barrier the majority of fans will encounter. Petty | | | | • With 470 branches nationwide Swinton is the |
| crime is rife in and around Red Square and | | | | UK’s largest high street insurance retailer. |
| pickpockets will be prevalent. Unfortunately we | | | | • Unlike many other companies in the financial |
| can’t insure against a bad result on the night, but | | | | services industry, Swinton is committed to keeping |
| at least both United and Chelsea fans can ensure | | | | its branches open for business, and being part of the |
| they are covered in the event of anything else going | | | | community. |