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Lost In Transit (Part 2 - following on from HERE)
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But alas after consulting the
policy, exclusions, conditions and exemptions means the cost of the postage
stamp to lodge your claim will costs more than the claim itself! The following
tips provide some practical advice on how to avoid dodgy insurance travel and
protect yourself and your valuables:
TIP 1: In a case of
stating the obvious, it is crucial that you take the time to read your travel
insurance policy carefully before you buy it and ensure that before you travel
you:
Tip 2: Check the value of
the excess applicable to your policy.
Tip 3: Ensure you are
aware of the cover for your luggage and personal effects. It is important to:
TIP 4: Ensure that you
understand the circumstances in which cover is NOT provided as conditions vary
from policy to policy
TIP 5: Lastly, to help
ensure that at least some of your personal effects are covered, take the
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Security StruggleOur members discuss the weird and wonderful rules of security. SCREWDRIVER SECURITY! and vegemite bans are among the topics of concern.
Alcohol in the AirAlcohol and air travel can be a lethal combination… so what happens to a PASSENGER DEEMED TOO INTOXICATED to board the plane?
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The Cost of CoffeeHungry, tired and captive travelers together with the high price of rent at airports seems to make for exorbitant prices for coffee and snacks. See our member’s PERSONAL GRIPES.
Election Wrap-UpOur members discuss their views on the recent FEDERAL ELECTION OUTCOME and how it may (or may not) affect the airline industry.
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