350% increase in demand for travel insurance over Thanksgiving season

Travel experts at Next Vacay reveal that searches for “does travel insurance cover canceled flights” have increased by a staggering 350% over the past week. With a global pandemic and understaffing causing problems over the holiday season, it’s not hard to see why many travelers are looking to insure their getaways in case of a last-minute cancellation.

But is travel insurance worth the expense? The most searched for travel insurance questions are:

Naveen Dittakavi, founder and CEO of Next Vacay comments:  “The uncertainty of travel restrictions during Thanksgiving has left travelers looking for travel insurance options now more than ever. It’s no surprise that searches for “does travel insurance include canceled flights” has increased by 350% and searches for  “travel insurance international” has increased by 160%. Many insurers now include insurance for any covid related issues. Travelers should ensure that their insurance covers cancellations, lost baggage, medical emergencies, trip interruptions, and delays. In addition, they should purchase their insurance at least 15 days before travel and make sure they read and understand the policy details before going away.”