November

Trawick’s Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

AAA is expecting more than 54 million Americans to travel away from home over this Thanksgiving holiday, which is a solid 4.8% increase over the last year and also the HIGHEST Thanksgiving travel volume since 2005. It is also noted that traffic not only inside the airport, but also in the skies will break previous records as well. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you survive the 2018 holiday travel season.

>> Leave Early <<

There’s nothing like that feeling of sheer panic when you reach the TSA lines in the airport and you have 20 minutes to make it to your gate. There will be an increased influx of people in the airport, so getting there at LEAST 2 hours ahead should give you time to make it through the check in process and get you to your gate without stressing. And hey, if you get to your gate early, grab a mimosa or 2 and enjoy your free time.

>> Fly Nonstop <<

We know, flying with connecting flights is cheaper, but with the holiday influx of travelers, it might be best to try and get a nonstop flight if possible. Not only will this save you from running through airports trying to catch your connection, but it also decreases the odds that something happens to your luggage!  

>> TSA <<

Apply for the TSA PreCheck program so you can skip the lines and get to your flights faster. Also, make sure your liquids are the right amount so that you don’t make yourself any later, and also so you don’t hold up other travelers behind you. It is a good idea to wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off, and go ahead and put your personal belongs in your carry-on before going through the scanners.

>> Charge Up <<

Another good tip to keep in mind while traveling during the holidays is to make sure your devices are charge before you leave the house! The airports will have many more people than usual, and chances are the outlets will all be taken. You can also invest in a portable charger for when you do need to charge up on the go! 

>> Traveling with Food <<

Did you know that you can travel with your Thanksgiving turkey? TSA allows turkeys, turkey sandwiches, pies, cakes and other bakes goods through the checkpoints as long as they are food substances and not liquids. So this means grab the turkey and stuffing but leave the cranberry sauce and gravy at home! (or just pack them in a checked bag)

 We hope these travel tips help during your holiday travels, and we wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving from Trawick International!

Founded in 1998, Trawick International is a full service travel insurance provider specializing in protecting travelers of all types around the world. We offer a variety of travel insurance plans designed specifically by types of coverage, including comprehensive travel protection insurance, international travel medical insurance, visitor’s insurance, and international student insurance. 

Our company mission is to deliver superior travel and medical insurance products which offer the best 24/7 emergency assistance services available. To become a Trawick International partner call 888-301-9289 or email info@trawickinternational.com. 

By Administrator at 20 Nov 2018

Travel Alerts vs. Travel Warnings

In today’s climate, it’s not unheard of for the government to issue travel warnings and travel alerts. Depending on where you’re traveling to and what you’ll be doing while you’re there, it’s important to understand how these two differ as they could potentially affect your trip.

A travel alert is also known as a travel public announcement and is typically short in nature. These alerts are issued due to factors like events that are related to terrorism, an anniversary of a specific terrorist event, and political unrest. These alerts are usually accompanied by information regarding potential threats and short-term conditions that the government believes may affect American travelers and pose significant risks to their security. Travel alerts were recently issued due to the hurricane and typhoon seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico.

A travel warning is considered more severe than a travel alert and means that the State Department is suggesting Americans entirely avoid traveling to a particular country because of instability, or when a U.S. embassy or consulate is closed, therefore reducing the U.S. Government’s ability to assist American citizens. The U.S. Department of State issued travel warnings back in April urging citizens to avoid travel to several states in Mexico due to increased crime threats and violent homicides. It’s important to note that warnings do not mean you cannot travel to the country in question, they are simply meant as safety or precautionary measures.

Founded in 1998, Trawick International is a full-service travel insurance provider specializing in protecting travelers of all types around the world. We offer a variety of travel insurance plans designed specifically by types of coverage, including comprehensive travel protection insurance, international travel medical insurance, visitor’s insurance, and international student insurance. 

Our company mission is to deliver superior travel and medical insurance products that offer the best 24/7 emergency assistance services available. To become a Trawick International partner call 888-301-9289 or email info@trawickinternational.com. 

By Administrator at 6 Nov 2018