Five top tips for safe travel this summer from International SOS

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE).

To ensure a pleasant journey, International SOS has outlined the key requirements for traveling abroad this summer. Airlines are gearing up for an even busier travel season. IATA recently released strong travel data from May this year, showing many key international route areas – including intra-Europe and Middle East-North America routes – have already exceeded pre-COVID-19 levels in terms of travel volume. This is expected to increase as people are on the move due to bank holidays, work trips, students returning home and then back to university and this guidance aims to keep everyone safe and healthy this summer stay.

The best tips for summer travel

• Understand and monitor Covid-19 travel restrictions. Some countries still have restrictions in place, requirements include negative PCR tests, passenger locator forms and wearing masks on flights. Check the requirements of the country you are traveling to and from and be aware of any changes in requirements.

• To be aware Travelers targeted risks in the country you are going to visit, as international visitors are common targets for pickpocketing and fraud. Be careful with your valuables, be vigilant in crowded places and use authorized operators to book activities.

• Get involved before you visit transportation options; If you rent a car, familiarize yourself with rental car policies and road conditions, and if you decide to use public transport, familiarize yourself with the safety aspects involved. Plan your trip in advance and be aware of local events that may cause additional traffic or public transport delays/congestion.

• Predict and serve your health needs Stay up to date on relevant vaccinations and prescriptions in advance. Also, familiarize yourself with how to access health care in the country you are visiting, should you need it.

• To make your trip as carefree as possible, find out about the latest developments and risks in the country You will be visiting. Keep up to date with the latest information on political, environmental and social events.

James Wood, Head of Security Solutions, International SOS, comments: “With the expectation of a very busy summer travel season, it is important that appropriate precautions are taken and caution is advised when travelling. Travel restrictions require due diligence, but the good news is they’re certainly a lot more manageable than they used to be. Now it is very important to stay current and informed so that you can travel between countries without any problems.

This summer is a time when employers can really take their duty of care seriously by providing their employees with timely and relevant travel advice and empowering them to make informed and safe decisions when planning and executing travel in the coming months. ”

To make international travel safer and easier for its customers, International SOS offers support through ManagerView, an integrated workforce resilience platform that enables organizations to better monitor and understand how medical and security incidents are unfolding around the world can affect their workforce.

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