3 Tips to Make Airfare and Extended Travel Safer During the Holiday Season

The 2022 holiday season is building up to be one of the busiest travel seasons we've seen since the start of the pandemic, so you must stress travel safety and obtain travel insurance for your excursions in light of inflation and staff shortages.

If you are a senior who's traveling for the first time since the pandemic, follow these simple tips in order to have a safe and stress-free flight.

1. Pick Your Airline Carefully

You should look for an airline that allows any last minute changes or is willing to waive expenses. While most airlines now use some passenger safety protocols, such as social distancing, some are more stringent than others.

There's a 13% increase from 2020 to 2021 on air, roads and rails travel. Things are sure to go crazy once the first snowflakes start falling.

Take the time to learn about the specific safety measures your airline has put in place as well as the means to contact them. It is also helpful if you  researched your options for changing or canceling your reservation. The present state of affairs suggests that the outcome might shift at any time.

Please be aware that although many airlines have kept the change-fee exemptions instituted during the COVID period, many have abolished them for economy prices, and there is no certainty that these waivers will remain in place through the holidays. Therefore, you need to keep an eye out for these possible shifts.

2. Identify the Norms of Your Intended Location

While this may seem like basic information about pandemic travel, it is essential to keep it in mind. To prepare for your trip, you must learn about the local regulations and customs. Several states have strict entry requirements, such as a required quarantine period and evidence of a negative COVID test, among other regulations. 

There may be certain guidelines that must be followed when you return. Be sure to include your state's guidelines and protocols in your research as well. For instance, you may be curious about the norms your state has established for its residents.

3. Ascertain That You Have Sufficient Medication

You also need to make sure that you have your prescribed medicine with you. If you're traveling with prescriptions, pack enough for the trip and a few additional days, just in case.

Talk to your doctor and insurance provider about organizing a supply in advance if you'll be gone for over a few months. Also, inquire about what time of the day you need to take your medicine if you'll be crossing over time zones.

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