Best Travel Insurance for COVID 19
So, CoronaVirus outbreak is spreading like wildfire and many countries are restricting travel. Almost all major countries of the world have brought in travel bans and restrictions. (Source CDC, European Commission) As a result, many flights are canceled and people who have booked their travel are finding it difficult to get their tickets [...]
India Opens Flights to the USA, UAE, France, and Germany
Good news for all travellers! The Indian Aviation Ministry has announced that India will start operating international flights to USA, France and Germany. Under this arrangement airlines from the concerned countries will be able to operate flights from & to India along with Indian carriers. I have no doubt these will be [...]
International Flights May Resume in August: Visa Application Processes Start
Different from what we had expected, it appears that international flights from India might resume only in August, says sources. According to India.com, visa application processes to selected countries have started by July 6th, 2020. This might be a hint that international flights may soon be reinstated. Countries to which visa [...]
Singapore’s Changi Airport to Become Contactless!
Wow! Travel has truly changed post COVID. The latest news is that Singapore’s Changi Airport, which apparently has won awards for the best airport in the world is going contactless. What that means is that travellers can now check-in and travel all by themselves not being touched by another human, during the entire journey, at [...]
How to Travel Post COVID: New Rules, New Normal!
I had planned to travel to USA by November 2020, but don’t think it’s safe anymore. The plan is suspended. Similar is the case for many others who had planned their pleasure trips, to US, to Europe, to Asia. Every plan is either postponed or canceled. How to Travel in 2020 and Beyond! 1. Avoid all non-essential travel if at [...]
COVID Has Changed Travel Forever!
Travel is changing the we knew it. Forever. There’s going to be two parts to travel history – Pre COVID and Post COVID. Here’s proof! The COVID pandemic has wrecked havoc across countries and continents. The travel industry was probably the worst to get hit. Except the repatriation flights, there’s been almost [...]
COVID19 Travel Insurance Guide
Traveling outside your home country and worried if you’d be protected against the Coronavirus pandemic? Well, a COVID19 travel medical insurance plan might help you. What is COVID19 Travel Medical Insurance? COVID19 Travel Medical insurance provides coverage while traveling outside your home country. Just like any other eligible [...]
India in Talks with USA to Resume International Flights
News sources are coming in that says that Indian authorities (Airport Authority of India) are in talks with US and Canadian authorities to resume international flights between the countries. The arrangement will be to establish individual bilateral bubbles which will allow airlines of each country in the pact to operate international [...]
American Airlines Switches Five International Flights from LA to Dallas
American Airlines announced on July 1, 2020, that it is dropping five of its international flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. “Covid-19 has forced us to reevaluate our network,” American’s Chief Revenue Officer Vasu Raja said in the announcement. “American will have a [...]
Coronavirus Travel Insurance Post COVID – All You Need to Know
At the time of writing this, there is absolutely no international travel happening, other than the rescue and repatriation flights. But this is soon changing. By July end 2020, certain international flights are expected to resume. European Union has selectively lifted its travel ban to certain countries. If countries mutually agree to [...]
Europe Travel Ban on America – What it Means
So, the European Union has banned Americans from traveling to Europe. (Source) Here’s what it means. Can Americans fly to Europe? No. By next month, all American airlines would be barred from flying into Europe. The EU has proposed a law to come into effect, which will allow visitors from 15 countries but USA, Brazil and Russia are [...]