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 Ramírez, 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 Díaz.

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, Díaz Burwellcommented.