If you must travel in outbreak times

With the outbreak of Covid-19, coronavirus, the aviation industry is predicted to shoulder the biggest financial impact with fewer passengers taking to the skies. In an effort to mitigate the forthcoming losses and reflect the current demand for air travel, airlines have begun consolidating their frequent daily flights, resulting in some flight cancellation. And so, how can we remain vigilant with our airline travel during this period?

First, it is always prudent to get travel insurance as soon as you make a booking, to cover any eventualities such as flight cancellation or medical emergencies that could prevent you from travelling. However, for travel insurance taken after the outbreak of coronavirus was widely publicised, insurance companies would deem it as a known risk. Polices taken before this should cover claims made stemming from coronavirus.