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A campaign by Chabad's Emergency and Security Center urges Tishrei guests from Israel to obtain health and travel insurance before traveling to New York, emphasizing the importance of practical precautions alongside spiritual preparations to ensure safety and avoid financial strain in case of medical emergencies.
The article offers practical advice for travelers on how to handle flight delays and cancellations, including rebooking online, calling in different languages, using airport lounges, understanding airline entitlements, choosing early flights, and booking directly with airlines to avoid issues with third-party sites, along with tips on travel insurance and maintaining a friendly attitude with customer service.
A British grandmother, Patricia Bunting, is critically ill in a US hospital after contracting COVID-19 and the flu during a trip to Disney World, Florida. She traveled without insurance due to high costs, leading to overwhelming medical bills. Her family is fundraising to cover expenses and transport her back to the UK for care. The situation highlights the importance of travel insurance, especially in countries with high healthcare costs like the US.
A British grandmother, Patricia Bunting, is stranded in a Florida hospital with rising medical bills after contracting COVID-19 during a trip to Walt Disney World without travel insurance. Her family has raised over £14,000 through a fundraiser to cover the costs of bringing her home to the UK, where she can receive free treatment under the NHS. Bunting, who has chronic health conditions, requires medical assistance for the return flight, which is estimated to cost over $30,000.
A 76-year-old British grandmother, Patricia Bunting, is stranded in a Florida hospital after falling seriously ill during a trip to Disney World without travel insurance. Bunting, who suffers from chronic pulmonary disease, was hospitalized with COVID-19 and pneumonia, leading to rising medical bills. Her family, unable to afford the $53,000 medical flight home, has launched a fundraiser to cover the costs. Bunting's daughter has flown to the U.S. to be with her, hoping to bring her home to the UK for Christmas, where her treatment would be covered by the NHS.
Patricia Bunting, a 76-year-old UK grandmother, is stranded in an Orlando hospital after contracting COVID-19 during a family trip to Walt Disney World. Without travel insurance, her medical bills are mounting, and her family is struggling to afford the $30,000 cost to fly her home with necessary medical care. Bunting's situation highlights the high cost of healthcare in the U.S. and the financial risks for uninsured tourists. Her family has started a GoFundMe page to raise funds for her return to the UK.
Vincent Wasney experienced three epileptic seizures during a Royal Caribbean cruise, leading to a $2,500 medical bill that had to be paid before he could be evacuated. Uninsured at the time, Wasney and his fiancée drained their savings and maxed out credit cards to cover the cost. The incident highlights the importance of travel insurance and understanding cruise line billing practices.
This week's Rossen Reports covered tips for dealing with car repairs, including getting a second opinion, urgent safety warnings about water bead toys, a savings calendar for scoring deals year-round, and a discussion on whether travel insurance is worth it for upcoming summer vacations.
Travelers should prepare for extreme winter weather conditions due to the combination of climate change and El Niño. Meteorologists predict that these storms will be powered by El Niño and could disrupt travel plans through early Spring. It is advised to take precautions, such as booking refundable or flexible tickets and staying updated on weather forecasts. Travel insurance can provide coverage for weather-related disruptions, but it is important to read the policy and ensure it covers weather events. Selecting destinations carefully and allowing extra time for travel are also recommended strategies to avoid El Niño weather disruptions.
Despite the easing of pandemic restrictions, travel still carries risks, and experts warn that poor planning and lack of knowledge about destinations are the biggest security risks travelers face. While popular countries like England, France, and Italy may be deemed safe by the government, hotspots can flare up faster than authorities can track them. Additionally, travel within the United States is not rated for safety by the State Department, and other countries issue troubling advisories about traveling in the U.S. To stay safer while traveling, experts recommend researching destinations, ensuring vaccinations are up to date, purchasing adequate travel insurance, having emergency contacts and a backup plan, and considering additional safety features like telehealth and kidnap and ransom insurance. Ultimately, travelers should be aware that travel is never completely safe and should take precautions accordingly.
Insurers are facing challenges due to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events linked to climate change. As property insurers pull out of high-risk areas, travel insurance is experiencing a boost in demand as travelers seek coverage for trip cancellations, lost luggage, and delays. The travel insurance market has grown significantly since 2020, with a 410% increase in sales compared to 2020 and a 126% increase compared to 2019. The rise in extreme weather events has led to big losses for insurers, resulting in higher costs for policyholders. However, travel insurance consumers have not yet experienced significant price hikes. The disruptions in the insurance industry are also attracting new insurtech startups and prompting incumbent insurers to adjust their offerings.
Losing or having your cell phone stolen while traveling can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to protect your information and potentially recover your device. Before traveling, secure your phone with a passcode or lock screen verification and set up phone locating features like Apple's Find My app. If your phone goes missing, try calling or messaging it to see if someone answers. Use phone-location features to track its whereabouts and take action accordingly. If you can't find your phone, remotely lock it and consider wiping its data. Change passwords for any apps or accounts on the phone and notify your cell phone carrier. Comprehensive travel insurance may offer reimbursement for lost or stolen phones, but coverage limits and exclusions may apply. File a police report if your phone is stolen and provide it to the insurance company.
Travel insurance can be helpful in situations where flights are cancelled or delayed due to weather-related issues, such as storms. With thousands of flights being delayed over a busy travel weekend, having travel insurance can provide coverage for expenses incurred as a result of these disruptions.
After experiencing multiple flight cancellations and delays with American Airlines, a woman was left to spend $600 on a new flight and hotel accommodations. When she complained to the airline, they offered her a trip credit of only $25. Airlines are generally not obligated to compensate passengers for delays or cancellations due to weather or air traffic control issues. However, passengers can seek reimbursement through travel insurance or credit card trip delay coverage. It is important to choose a credit card that offers such coverage, as some issuers have recently removed it from their American Airlines co-brand cards.
Today is the busiest day for air travel in years, with over 22,000 flights scheduled to depart in the US alone. The summer is expected to get even busier, with more than 3 million seats to be flown in the US on June 5th. Airline executives have reported strong booking demand through the summer and into the fall, especially for long-haul international flights and leisure destinations. Travelers should prepare for crowds and possible disruptions by giving themselves extra time and considering travel insurance.