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Travel Insurance is hassle-free, has customisable coverage and offers 24/7 support; to ensure you navigate flight delays, medical emergencies, and unexpected costs with confidence.With global tourism rebounding to near pre-pandemic levels in 2025, travellers are embracing international journeys with renewed enthusiasm. As the world becomes more interconnected, ensuring a holistic travel insurance is essential to navigate flight disruptions, skyrocketing medical expenses, and evolving traveller needs. From covering missed connections and emergency evacuations to serving as a smart financial safeguard, travel insurance on the ABCD App delivers comprehensive protection at accessible price points, making it an indispensable component of modern travel planning.According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, international arrivals surpassed 2019 figures in 2024, signalling a full recovery of global tourism (2% above 2019 levels) by the end of 2024. Despite this resurgence, major airports continue to grapple with delays: in Europe alone, average flight delays rose to 24 minutes in July 2024, 38% higher than in 2019, even without significant strikes or any severe weather events.Overbooking, staff shortages, and extreme weather have driven an 18% increase in global flight cancellations and delays over the past year. For travellers, missing an international connection can mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars in last-minute re-bookings and overnight stays. Travel insurance can cover these costs, such as re-booking fees and additional accommodation, saving passengers from out-of-pocket expenses that often range from $500 (~ INR 42,000) to $2,000 (~ INR 1,70,000) per incident.Medical care overseas can be prohibitively expensive. In the United States, for example, an average emergency room visit now costs approximately $2,715 (~ INR 2,30,000). For injuries or illnesses in remote locations, medical evacuation to the nearest equipped facility can cost over $50,000 (~ INR 42,00,000). Comprehensive travel insurance policies typically cover hospital bills, doctor consultations, and emergency evacuations, protecting travellers from financial devastation following unexpected health crises.With international trip costs rising exponentially, unexpected disruptions can pose significant financial risks. Experts advise viewing travel insurance as a core component of trip planning rather than an optional extra. On average, comprehensive policies cost between 2% and 5% of total trip expenses, making it a relatively small investment to protect against big losses.As international travel surges, travel insurance remains the most practical defence against financial surprises. Securing a policy is no longer merely a recommendation but an essential part of smart trip preparation. By choosing travel insurance via the ABCD App, travellers can focus on the joys of travel, confident that their finances are protected every step of the way.
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