More than 70% of travelers are more concerned about air travel

ST. Petersburg, Fla., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — American tourists have been hit hard by air travel disruptions as the airline industry struggles to meet current demand.

For lost luggage and canceled flights, travel insurance comparison site; Squaremouth.comshares what travelers are most concerned about.

Air travel more than ever

• 71% of travelers say they are more concerned about air travel disruptions than in previous years

Covid-19 still leads concerns.

• With the impact on travel, 60% of tourists still want it Travel insurance coverage for Covid-19
• About half of Squaremouth.com’s customers are shopping for travel insurance, especially with current airline issues.

Airline claims to exceed Covid claims.

• For the month of July, Squaremouth reported that only 22 percent of travel insurance claims were related to Covid-19.
• Travel insurance claims are diverse, with an increasing number related to flight cancellations caused by flight crews.

Travelers are very concerned about missed travel expenses

• 50% of travelers say it’s important to pay for unused travel expenses, such as a hotel night, during the delay.
• Other optional coverage includes reimbursement for expenses incurred during the delay, rebooking fees for missed flights, and compensation for lost or delayed baggage.

Travel insurance tips for air travel

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method: Squaremouth.com hosts the largest travel insurance providers and policies on the market. Squaremouth Analytics surveyed over 4,000 customers to understand what concerns they have about their travel insurance purchases.

About Squaremouth
Squaremouth is a travel insurance comparison company that helps customers quickly search, compare and buy travel insurance policies online.

Squaremouth.com hosts the most intuitive travel insurance quote and comparison engine on the market today. Combined with over 100,000 verified customer reviews and the largest product portfolio, Squaremouth allows customers to purchase travel insurance policies from leading providers in the US.

As a company we prioritize reputation over profit, our main goal is to help every customer get the coverage they need at the lowest possible cost. In the year Founded in 2003, Squaremouth.com – and our multi-award winning customer service team – have helped more than 2 million travelers find the best travel insurance policy for their trip.

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