Andrew Sheivachman, Skift
Flyers are sometimes owed money from airlines following disruptions and delays, usually small amounts. New advances make it easier to submit claims, but it can still take a long time for flyers to get the money they deserve. Smarter predictive technology will eventually make delays and disruptions less of a hassle, or at least lead to insurance products that are actually useful.
10 months ago
Gregory Karp, Associated Press
But beware the fine print, as ever. For example, collecting reimbursement from a card company can take a while, so you may have to front money for expenses.
1 year ago
Amy Merrick, Skift
The recent hurricanes are expected to have mostly short-term impacts on business travel and economic forecasts, but they exposed serious weaknesses in companies’ preparations for disruption caused by extreme weather.
1 year ago
Allianz Worldwide Partners + Skift
Major storms. Political unrest. Military conflict. These are the travel risks that keep us up at night. And, to be certain, they’re obvious and longstanding examples of events that can drive a vacation or a business trip way off course. However, these aren’t the only or the most frequently encountered factors at work in the travel insurance equation.
2 years ago
Allianz Worldwide Partners + Skift
In the unpredictable world of travel, it’s time we stop viewing travel insurance as an occasional ad-on and more of a necessary part of the journey.
2 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
Global events during the past year have fundamentally shifted how travelers view insurance and how they want to interact with providers during their trips. What was once overlooked by many U.S. travelers is now largely thought of as necessary, and brands want to make policies easier to digest.
3 years ago
Justin Bachman, Bloomberg
Travel insurance is nothing new. But smart, tailored travel insurance is likely to become more popular, as flyers are becoming weary of constant delays and cancellations.
3 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Travelers can probably get bits and pieces of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection's flight delay and missed-connection coverage elsewhere, but the array of coverage for these flight hassles is unique in North America. However, don't be surprised if the $25 per domestic trip rate gets increased after awhile.
5 years ago