A question came up today about charter airline flights and what if any consumer safeguards are in place for travelers who use them. The question centered on what would happen if the tour operator canceled the trip; would travel insurance pay? The answer is maybe! It depends on the reason why they canceled the trip.…
Category: Travel Insurance News
Good News Concerning AIG…as far as travel insurance goes
With all the news articles following AIG and the recent bonus fiascoes I came across an article explaining the good and the bad about the AIG government bailout. While most of the focus of the media has been on the negative aspects this article goes on to explain some of the benefits: Here’s something that’s…
Stolen Baggage – Just Another Everyday Thing…
Stolen Baggage is nothing new when it comes to traveling, but every so often it makes the news, such as the recent bust at Bradley International Airport. This story got a follow up that had an interesting quote: “It’s a big problem and it always has been,” said Robert Mann, an airline consultant on Long…
Not So Prime Travel Protection
I just read an article from Travel Weekly dated 1/27/09 that Prime Travel Protection closed their doors and hopes to file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I am amazed that they’ve been in business for any length of time. It appears that they were like another travel protection company from a couple of years ago, Trip Assured.…
New Travelex plans available on QuoteWright
Travelex has introduced 3 new plans – Travel Basic, Travel Select and Travel Max, which are now available here on QuoteWright. The new plans bring some new coverages and options that were not previously available from Travelex such as Cancel for Any Reason, Identity Theft Services and even coverage for a sick or injured pet!…