SkyAuction for Dummies

“There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance salesman?    Woody Allen

Travel insurance isn’t something that we like to think about. It’s not fun. Reading an insurance policy is slightly more interesting than reading a phone book and if a vacation goes off smashingly well, it’s something that wasn’t needed at all. You could have spent that money on a final cocktail at the pool bar.

But, unfortunate things happen all of the time and that’s why SkyAuction offers, and strongly recommends, the purchase of travel insurance.

All of our members should be well aware that our auctions are non-refundable. We’d like to be able to make exceptions in emergency situations but we can’t. We’re not being mean; it’s just that way it is.

The decision to buy travel insurance or give it a pass could depend on where and when you’re going and how much you’re spending. If I paid $53.00 for a one night hotel stay in Atlantic City for next weekend, I might take the gamble but if I was spending $800.00 on a ticket to Dublin next Spring, travel insurance is something that I would more than seriously consider.

The policy that we offer on our site is offered by AIG Travel Guard, one of the world’s premier insurance providers. Take some time to read through the brochure, which you can view on our site (it’s really not that boring), and decide if it’s right for you. Should you find that you require more extensive coverage, it can be purchased directly from Travel Guard by calling their SkyAuction help desk at 866-255-3806. Premiums will be higher than for the standard policy that we offer but it may be worth it in certain circumstances.

One last thought. Travel insurance is designed to cover emergency situations which are specifically outlined in the AIG Travel Guard brochure. If you change your job, breakup with your boyfriend or just decide that you want to stay at home, don’t expect that refund check in the mail.

We’d love to hear of some of your experiences with travel insurance and welcome your comments.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy journey.

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