Travel insurance is usually offered to you as a routine part of booking your trip or vacation package. This is true whether you are booking it through a customer service representative at an airline or through an agency.
Your Credit Card is A Source of Coverage
Many credit card companies also offer free Travel insurance as part of their services. You should check to make sure what your card covers before you purchase additional insurance from an airline or agent.
Credit cards offer this type of insurance as a privilege for using their card. A good Travel insurance policy should cover the basics such as lost luggage, medical and hospital expenses and the cost of a cancelled flight. Many of the credit cards will even cover the price of putting you up in a hotel if you are stranded at an airport because of a storm or other last minute catastrophe. Continue reading ‘Travel Insurance – Useful Tips’ »