Sep 17
Trip Insurance Isn’t Just for Cruise Ships
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently released statistics noting that flight delays in 2006 hit a record high of 22 percent, as did the number of diverted flights. And about one out of every 150 passengers had to sort out a “mishandled” bag last year; the group reported that the total bags reported lost, stolen or mishandled was nearly four million, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report, released in February.
Dan McGinnity, vice-president of AIG Travel Guard, said his company can help consumers with expense reimbursement related to flight delays or assistance in locating lost baggage. After tabulating its figures for 2006, the company noted a 45 percent increase in the number of baggage assistance requests it processed, compared to 2005 figures.
With recent storms across the country causing delays and even cancellations in most major airports, consumers are looking for help in dealing with what was once routine air travel. The company offers several travel insurance plans to help ameliorate some of the confusion caused when a flight is delayed or canceled, or luggage is mysteriously “mishandled.” The insurance may also include coverage for emergency medical expenses and medical evacuation expenses.
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October 12th, 2007 at 1:11 am
Call me crazy, but I was not aware that travel insurance would cover lost baggage! Anyone who has been through THAT hassle knows first-hand what a pain (and loss) that can lead to… good to know.
Jerry
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