How will our travel change because of Coronavirus?
The Coronavirus pandemic has been in our lives for two years , changing them completely .
We are used to wearing masks, even outdoors; and although there are different recommendations among European and international countries, habits are similar, wearing masks, washing hands and/or using sanitizers frequently.
Moreover, the Green Pass is trying to limit the spread of virus and increase the vaccination campaign.
These habits and directives basically change our ways of life.
A point to be considered and to focus on is the progress from pandemic to endemic. For example, Britain and Spain have already chosen to treat the Covid-19 pandemic as an endemic infection.
For the Spanish Premier Pedro Sanchez, the disease caused by Sars-cov-2 is now to be considered a flu, an endemic disease to learn to live with.
A disease is considered endemic when the responsible infection is permanently present and circulates in the population, manifesting itself with a more or less high number of cases but evenly distributed over time. For example, diseases such as measles, rubella and chickenpox are endemic across Europe.
We could claim that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has not only changed everyone's life habits, but has also profoundly modified the way people travel.
Changes that were already underway but that the coronavirus has accelerated, first of all, long trips and travel away from home. Travel for work will decrease significantly. Meetings and conferences in person will not disappear but we will try to keep a safety distance useful to avoid risks.
Even leisure travel could undergo important changes: air flights are destined to change, as well as the concept of travel and movement, increasingly linked to safety and the desire to discover less travelled and safe places.
If until two years ago it was possible to organise a last minute trip and find yourself on a plane in a few hours, headed to another continent, today there are many factors to consider and nothing can be left to chance. For those who intend to book a trip, but are afraid of having to cancel it due to Covid-19 infection, a help is travel insurance. We could say the way in which the journey is experienced has also changed, with the search for insurance policies able to cover against risks related to Covid-19.
Today there is an increasing offer of travel insurance against Covid, suitable for those who want to move and travel. What is recommended is to opt for insurance solutions that can cover not only the costs of medical treatment, to be carried out in local hospitals, but also any travel or repatriation. If you opt for organised travel, it is advisable to check in detail the health insurance included in the package and, if necessary, to take out one individually.
While different types of travel insurance are currently available, the choice must be oriented towards certain requirements, such as the length of stay, the destination (European or intercontinental) and the type of trip (whether it is a vacation, a study stay or a business trip). The benefits travellers should consider include are as follows:
It could also be useful, especially in the case of short stays, to consider insurance coverage where in the event that the country of destination introduces quarantine after entering the territory, allow you to return home.
When booking, it is advisable to carefully plan every aspect of the trip and keep yourself constantly updated on the epidemiological situation of the country you want to reach. In the case of Spain residents, help is provided by the MAE website, which offers a complete and updated list of all the anti-Covid regulations in force. A further precaution may be to consult the website of the Spanish embassy of the country you want to reach.
With Fit 2 Trip you can have a policy that can provide comprehensive Covid protection during your travels, not only for individual trips, but also for families, couples and for business and leisure trips.
The policies are available in three levels of coverage: Basic, Standard or Premium, depending on your needs, so finding the best value travel insurance to suit you is possible. For example, the cancellation coverage in a basic policy is up to 1,000 euros, while for a standard policy is 3,000 euros and for the premium policy is up to 7,500 euros.
To buy your travel insurance in Fit 2 Trip you must be a resident in Spain or an expatriate living in Spain. Travel insurance can be purchased online or by phone.
Visit the website in order to have a travel quote, while you are planning your trip.