Air Travel Snafus Can Throw Costly Wrench in Holiday Plans

PR Newswire, Dec 22, 2009

Airfarewatchdog Publishes Insurance Guide – Says ‘Be Prepared’ – Travel Insurance ‘Might’ Save You Bundles

BOSTON, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Airfarewatchdog(TM), the most inclusive source of airfare deals researched and verified by experts, today warned travelers to consider travel insurance and be aware of unforeseen snafus that could potentially force them to re-purchase their original tickets and shell out even more cash when needing a hotel room for an unexpected layover.

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Airfarewatchdog founder George Hobica notes that “while most travel claims are paid, with the most common reason being for illness, it’s still important to read the policies of major travel insurers before making a decision.”

  Some scenarios to consider:
  --  Airline Employees Go On Strike. CSA will reimburse for any necessary
      new travel to get a traveler to his destination if the trip is
      interrupted. Access America offers trip interruption insurance up to
      80% of the unused flight and up to 80% of a reasonable train ticket.
      Travel Guard covers this if the policy was purchased before the
      announced strike.
  --  Flat Tire on the way to the airport and you need a new ticket.
      Covered? If you've purchased a "covered for everything" policy with
      CSA, or platinum policy with Travel Guard, then yes. Access America
      reimburses up to 80% of the new ticket price.
  --  TSA Detains You. Under any situation in which a traveler is detained
      by TSA, the gloves are off and neither CSA, Access America nor Travel
      Guard provides coverage.

Hobica adds, “The threat of a strike by British airways employees is a reminder that travel insurance can come in handy. Any nonrefundable deposits or expenses incurred by a passenger whose flight is cancelled would generally be covered.”

See Full Guide that includes the three largest US travel insurance providers.

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