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Bri, Marketing

I couldn’t help but notice that the NY Times recently ran an article about the frustrations travelers are experiencing lately, as airlines find ways to avoid taking any kind of responsibility for delays and cancellations that severely disrupt people’s plans.  As I read the article, a little voice in my head kept saying, “…but if you have travel insurance, you might be covered….”  But alas, the Times piece doesn’t mention travel insurance at all. (more…)

Becky, User Experience Analyst

InsureMyTrip recently ran a blog contest, in which employees were encouraged to submit posts for the blog in two categories.  The following post was the winner in the “Travel Insurance and Travel News” category.  Congratulations, Becky!

The start of the summer means the start of many people’s vacations.  While traveling is exciting and definitely something to look forward to, it can also be stressful.  Flying can be a hassle, and with the recent Spirit Airlines and British Airways strikes, you become painfully aware that there are so many things that can go wrong with air travel.  Travel insurance is a great tool when it comes to flying because package plans provide coverage for delayed or canceled flights.  These plans also protect you in the event that your baggage is lost or delayed.  And if your trip is interrupted due to a covered reason, there is coverage for that too. (more…)

Bri, Marketing

Savvy travelers are probably already aware of three new strike threats looming in the air travel industry.  AirTran and American Airlines have both recently announced votes that will allow their union leaders to call strikes in the near future, while Spirit Airlines pilots are already on strike.  These new announcements, following in the wake of the British Airways stoppages, are bound to give travelers a moment of pause. (more…)

John, Customer Care

With a potential strike by the British Airways cabin crew during the upcoming holiday travel season, let’s review how travel insurance coverage applies when strikes occur.

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