Domestic Travel Insurance: A Must-Have for Game Theme Lovers
Pune: Sucheta Dasgupta, a resident of Aundh, recently experienced the hassles of air travel disruptions caused by foggy weather. She spent a grueling six hours waiting at Delhi airport for her return flight to Pune. Little did she know that she was eligible for a domestic travel insurance claim that could have covered her additional expenses during the delay.
Dasgupta’s story is not unique. Many travelers are unaware of the benefits offered by domestic travel insurance, leading to slower growth in its adoption. This insurance, which costs between Rs200-500 for short trips, provides coverage for baggage loss, missed connections, medical emergencies, and flight delays.
Manas Kapoor, the business head of travel insurance at PolicyBazaar, revealed that users typically opt for this insurance as an attachment product while booking flights online. On average, five to eight claims are made per 100 policy purchases. The most common claims are related to trip cancellations, followed by trip delays and missed connections.
Aashish Sethi, head of health SBU and travel for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, emphasized that the major challenge in promoting domestic travel insurance is the lack of perceived benefits among potential customers. He suggested that the product should evolve to offer additional benefits based on travel time, sector, or specific issues faced by travelers.
Frustrated by the uncertainty caused by travel disruptions, many flyers have already started canceling or rescheduling their bookings for the upcoming long weekend and beyond. Cleartrip, a popular online booking portal, reported a significant spike in cancellations, with a 267% increase compared to regular volumes. For Pune to Delhi routes, rescheduling saw a 10% rise, while cancellations increased by 8%. Similarly, Delhi to Pune witnessed an 11% rise in rescheduling and a 9% increase in cancellations.
Quote from the Website Author: “Domestic travel insurance provides peace of mind to game theme lovers by offering financial protection against unforeseen travel disruptions.”
Conclusion from the Website Author: Don’t let travel uncertainties ruin your game-themed adventures. Consider opting for domestic travel insurance to safeguard yourself against unexpected expenses and enjoy a stress-free journey.
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