CategoryAirline Tips

Your Airline’s Travel Insurance Isn’t Protecting You as You Think

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When you’re purchasing a flight through an airline’s website, they’re going to ask you if you want to add travel insurance. I decline that offer every time, and here’s why. You should never purchase travel insurance through the airline. Always buy separately from an independent provider because when you book through the airline, the policy is written to minimize their exposure – not yours. ...

Caleb Harmon-Marshall

Caleb Harmon-Marshall

I spent eight years as a TSA officer before going viral for educating travelers about their rights. Now I run Gate Access, the insider travel publication sourced from active flight attendants, gate agents, and aviation professionals.