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After 4 days of an almost surreal standstill of the European airport network, things haven’t gotten much better for travelers there. The ash cloud remains settled over much of northern and central Europe and doesn’t appear to be doing much in the way of dissipating. Twenty countries have now closed their airspace with specialists saying there may not be much in the way of improvement until later this week.
However, there is some good news: the rumors of a second volcano erupting in Iceland are purely that and because the density of the cloud appears to be diminishing, British Airways has announced they could be resuming their flights as early as tomorrow local time, with more European airlines likely to follow their lead.
But because volcanic ash is still dangerous for jet engines and since the passenger backup has spread so deeply into airline operations worldwide no one is completely sure how long the situation will take to resolve itself.
To help our customers in affected destinations around the world, I turned to our in-house insurance specialist Jeffrey Fell to answer some questions travelers may have about protecting themselves and their money during this sticky situation.
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You saved for it, bypassed countless social engagements to hoard that money away, made excuses, maybe alienated a few friends along the way.
You also planned for it, spent countless hours, laptop on thighs, scouring travel sites and blogs, organizing, researching, building an itinerary you could feel good about.
You worked up to it, buttressed your decision-making skills, reassured yourself, searched for and found that inspiration you needed when your feet got cold.
You prepared, bought the best bags, jacket, shoes, camera, sunblock and good luck charm.
And then you waited, counting down the days, drumming your fingers on the table.
Finally, the evening before departure and you literally became sick with nerves. But the morning arrived and you got on that plane. And off….you….went.
An around the world trip is quite possibly one of the most important thing you will do in your life. This may seem like an exaggeration, but even the mot cynical Washington insider can bet on a 
life-altering experience. It’s a proven way to change your attitude, your worldview and your karma forever.
What’s also true is that a big trip costs money — sometimes lots of it. But it doesn’t have to break you. So how do you cut yourself a piece of pie in the sky without having to settle for a life without an around-the-world experience? Make it cost less, that’s how. Here are the 10 best ways to make your trip more affordable without having to let go of the dream.
India, land of Bollywood, divine curry, divine cows and scents you will never ever forget, no matter how hard you try.
It’s also a huge draw for those that love to broaden themselves with new and unique experiences.
India does however absolutely require a visa to enter its borders. Passport control will send you back to your point of origin to get one (as opposed to giving you one upon arrival) if it doesn’t exist in your passport, creating a hassle and expense that can be easily avoided.
Our recommendation is this: make sure you have an Indian visa before going there.
Airfares can be a complicated business. Even industry veterans have little insight into the algebra behind them. Meaning, you’re bound to have more success betting on the horses than picking the single best day to purchase a series of plane tickets. That said, finalizing your itinerary may cause fear and trepidation in even the most determined of consumers. The most important thing to remember is this: we’re here to help.
From time to time AirTreks is asked travel questions via email. Here is the first in a series of Q&A’s revealed:
Hello,
How much spending money should I bring with me on an around the world trip? Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you very much,
Jerod
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