Travel Medical Insurance

Since May, the numbers of travelers have been steadily rising, but then came the delta variant. The recent news about travel in a pandemic is starting to feel like déjà vu all over again. Now, instead of focusing on the numbers of Covid-19 cases, experts are talking about the rates of hospitalizations and deaths.  There…

The big travel news this week is the removal of six nations, including the United States, from the European Union’s safe travel list. This impacts non-essential travel to the Schengen Agreement member-nations including Italy, France, and Spain. It’s important to note that the restrictions recommended on Monday are not yet mandatory. Further, the European Council is leaving…

Summer is over and weâ€re officially in the travel shoulder season, so you might be wondering how to plan your fall and holiday trips. Labor Day travel data is typically a good indicator of how busy the fall and holiday travel seasons will be. Overall, more people are getting on planes. Fewer than 4.2 million…

If youâ€re watching your inbox or any of the flight search engines lately, you know that Europe is on sale for American travelers. Weâ€re talking really cheap flights that would cause any travel-lover to whip out their miles card fast. Wait just a minute though! International travel is more of a gamble than you might realize.  Why? The…

Back in March 2020, the US closed its borders to most travelers in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In the spring of 2021, many countries loosened their own entry restrictions while the US kept their travel rules in place.  After Europe opened its borders to Americans in June, some governments complained about…

The list of countries reopening to fully vaccinated international visitors in November grew longer this week, including: As borders open and restrictions ease, the EU digital COVID certificate program has expanded. The digital certificate can be used to enter venues where itâ€s required like restaurants, museums, and bars. It is now open to all EU member states as…

As colder weather approaches in the northern hemisphere, airlines are hoping to fill their planes with leisure travelers seeking sunny getaways and time with family. Over the past few weeks, many airlines have been expanding their schedules and adding domestic routes, expecting a surge in holiday travel. International travel is approaching pre-pandemic levels. Optimism rose with the…

The US land border crossing ban has had enormous financial, social and cultural impact―on both sides of the border. Starting in November, the US will open its land borders with Canada and Mexico after 18 months of lockdown. The reopening is a big deal for those on both sides of the border.  Since early August, vaccinated Americans have…

Long security lines at the Denver International Airport have been in the news this week, but itâ€s not the only airport frustrating travelers. Airports around the country are seeing massive increases in travelers, and itâ€s easy to see why this is a perfect storm when you consider: Understaffing issues – the TSA has been recruiting agents all…