The three biggest challenges facing Canadians and international travel have been the:
1) non-essential travel ban outside the country (no leisure travel),
2) no travel insurance coverage for COVID-19 -related emergencies and
3) the 14-day quarantine upon return into Canada.
Our hands have been tied to these three factors impacting Canadians facing travel decisions. But we are slowing moving forward and into the right direction so that travellers have options and can resume safe travel when they are ready.
Air Canada Vacations has announced that they will now include COVID-19 coverage and assistance plan administered by Allianz Global Assistance at no additional cost to travellers.
Now, we can travel with confidence and enjoy vacation this season with peace of mind! The plan is designed to cover emergency medical and quarantine costs related to COVID-19 while travelling. This new coverage is included with vacation packages to select destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, booked on or after August 31st and covers eligible travellers departing between September 4, 2020 and April 30, 2021.
APPLICABLE DESTINATIONS
Antigua, Antigua
Aruba, Aruba
Nassau, Bahamas
Bridgetown, Barbados
Bermuda, Bermuda
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Liberia, Costa Rica
San José, Costa Rica
Cayo Coco, Cuba
Cayo Santa Clara, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Varadero, Cuba
Curacao, Curacao
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Samaná, Dominican Republic
Grenada, Grenada
Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe
Kingston, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Fort-de-France, Martinique
Cancún, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
San José Del Cabo, Mexico
Saint Martin, Netherland Antilles
Panama City, Panama
San Juan Puerto Rico
St. Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Lucia-Vieux Fort, St. Lucia
St. Kitts, St. Kitts and Nevis
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
For full details on the coverage with Allianz, please check the Air Canada Vacations website for more information and the FAQs section for all the specific details, questions and answers.
Air Canada Vacations is committed to bringing vacations back to Canadians and we are ready to help you plan your upcoming vacations with confidence and peace of mind. If you are ready to start looking at vacation packages for this winter season, let me know and I would be happy to help!