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5 reasons why you should book your vacation trip right now | CNN

2021-10-03T03:34:33.025Z


Offers, credit cards that offer traveler insurance and the lifting of restrictions are some reasons to travel again.


The coronavirus pandemic has been a part of our world for more than a year, and during that time, we have had to adjust the way we conduct our daily lives, from dining out with friends to seeing family and getting out of town. holidays.

Even now, with vaccines available, many rules about traveling internationally change weekly and some people remain unsure about flying.

However, with the arrival of the Christmas season and the lifting of restrictions on international visitors to the United States, demand is expected to pick up again, so now may be the time to start looking at your travel plans. for the November and December holidays.

Regardless of whether you are planning to go abroad or just across your country, here are five reasons why you should book your flights now.

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1. Most flights can now be changed for free

There aren't many positives to the pandemic cloud we've been living in, but one of the few good news is that major airlines have lowered their exchange rates on most domestic tickets and international itineraries.

Now, that doesn't mean that all airline tickets are suddenly refundable.

There is a big difference between "changeable" and "refundable".

Basically, the new policies mean that you can change your ticket before departure and not have to pay an additional fee.

But unless you specifically pay more for a refundable flight, you still can't get your money back on most tickets unless there is a cancellation by the airline itself.

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And although there are no longer any charges to change your flight, you will still have to pay any difference between the original fare you purchased and the price of the new ticket if it is more.

2. Great deals are everywhere

After a significant increase in travel during the summer, demand declined again in the fall, so airlines are eager for people to rebook travel again.

And even if you're not ready to get on a plane right now, you can take advantage of deals now for future travel.

With a number of international borders now reopened and several countries welcoming fully vaccinated people, you might even consider a trip abroad.

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To find cheap airfares, use Google Flights or an online travel agency to search for travel.

Or try a data-driven app like Hopper to find the perfect time to book.

3. Demand for travel to the United States is picking up

On September 20, the United States announced that, for the first time since March 2020, non-citizens from Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa and India will be allowed to enter the country.

International passengers must be fully vaccinated to enter the United States, but the decision marks a major step forward in reopening to tourism.

As demand from these travelers increases, airfares and the availability of deals are likely to decline during the holiday season.

That doesn't mean the deals will disappear entirely: Industry leaders project that business travel, which is the most lucrative part of the market for airlines, won't fully return for several years.

But the planes are likely to be fuller than they are now.

4. Travel credit cards protect you if you get sick

You can buy travel insurance to cover you in case the worst happens, but they can be expensive, and not all of them will cover claims related to the pandemic.

Fortunately, a cheaper and better way to protect yourself may already be in your wallet: your credit card.

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Many travel credit cards include various forms of travel protection, such as trip cancellation and interruption coverage, accident insurance, emergency evacuation coverage, and more.

While these protections generally do not cover you if you voluntarily cancel your trip due to the pandemic, they often do cover you if you become personally ill from the coronavirus or are unable to travel due to unexpected restrictions placed by a government authority.

Each credit card offers different levels of coverage, and some have no travel protection at all, so it's important to check the fine print before booking your trip with a specific credit card to know exactly what you're protected against.

5. Give yourself something to look forward to.

It has been another difficult year and many people still have not seen their families in a long time.

As the holiday season approaches, and you'll be here before we know it, this could be the perfect opportunity to come home or go on vacation.

By booking a trip now, you will have something to look forward to between now and then.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health, and the idea of ​​an upcoming trip can help.

And even with all of the above in mind, if you just don't feel comfortable booking future trips right now, don't feel bad about it either.

Many people don't have a flexible enough family or work schedule to allow themselves to book speculative trips with so many unknowns still out there.

Source: cnnespanol

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