Here are 10 common examples of
what could go wrong.
- It's 10 p.m. and you and your group arrive at the airport
for a connecting flight, only to find that your flight has been
cancelled. Who can assist you with finding new flights to get
everyone home?
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- Your bag was lost with your insulin inside. You need help to
locate your bag as soon as possible and have your emergency
prescription filled. Who do you call?
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- Your first visit to Europe, and your passport and wallet are
stolen. Where do you turn for emergency cash, and how will you
get your passport replaced?
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- You're involved in an accident and adequate medical
treatment is not available. Who will help arrange and pay for a
medical evacuation?
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- If your sister-in-law becomes seriously ill and you must
cancel your trip, what happens to your non-refundable deposits
or pre-payments?
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- You arrive on another continent and your luggage doesn't. If
it's lost, who will help you find it? If it's delayed, who will
pay for your necessities? If it's stolen, who will pay to
replace it?
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- Your airline or tour operator goes bankrupt. Who will pay
for your non-refundable expenses? Who will help get you to your
destination?
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- You're walking down a street in a distant land and twist
your ankle. Who can help you find an English-speaking physician?
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- Three weeks before your scheduled arrival, a terrorist
incident occurs in the city to which you are planning to visit.
Who will pay if you want to cancel your trip?
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- You are enjoying your trip, but you are forced to evacuate
due to an approaching hurricane. Who will help you evacuate and
who will reimburse your lost trip investment?
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