when can we travel again (coronavirus pandemic)
Although
some experts assure that there is no exact date to be able to travel again
safely, without risk of contagion by a coronavirus, others agree that September
is the ideal time to get back on a plane and explore the world.
“When it
comes to a pandemic, times in countries around the world are different, that's
why it is not possible to speak of an exact date to travel again. However, COVID-19 is going to change the way in
which trips are made in the future, ”Ophelia
RamÃrez, director of Cristal de Luz Royal, commented in an interview.
Companies
like Virtuoso Travel, specialists in luxury tourism, have focused on the fall
of this 2020 as a tentative date to resume travel, since many clients
rescheduled for the month of October, said its director Eric DÃaz.
How to do it
and where?
A great option is to start planning your trip now and take advantage of some of the
discounts or facilities that airlines travel agencies and OTAs (Online Travel
Agency) is offering to mitigate the negative impact on the sector.
For example,
with the “Mexico, I will travel for you” campaign, you can visit national
destinations with flexibility policies in the face of any unforeseen event.
Some others offer itinerary protection, cancellation coverage, changes without
penalties, and discounts of up to 75 percent on packages with airfare and hotel.
Another
factor to take into account is to take out travel insurance. There are many
that protect you in the event of an unforeseen event and that you can contract
directly with the airlines.
These cover
you up to 48 or 24 hours before your flight, during your stay at the
destination (no more than 30 days) and up to 24 hours after your return, with
the option of also insuring your family or a group.
There are
also, insurers that offer separate products and many are located within
airports, which offer customized packages, different costs, and benefits.
Or, through
your bank there are options that can be applied to travel; even some that offer
higher medical expenses cover virus damage (you just have to check if the clause applies to pandemics).
The best
places at the moment are nature destinations, where there are no large
concentrations of people, be it the jungle, camping in the forest or mountains,
in a country house or a hacienda.
When?
Although
experts differ on an exact date to resume flights without fear of COVID-19,
some recommend doing so starting in September or October of this year.
However,
because countries entered at different times in the coronavirus emergency
stage, recovery times and border closings will vary, so it is up to each nation
to decide when to resume tourism activities, so it is necessary to make
provisions in this regard, DÃaz Burwellcommented.