Allianz: Americans Have a Hard Time Turning Their Phones Off in the Sky The days of planes as tech-free spaces are numbered (at best). Approximately 40% of people already don’t turn their phones to airplane mode on flights, says a new study from Allianz… Johnny Jet , November 8, 2017
In Numbers: How Millennials See Travel Differently Today, we share more insight from Allianz Global Assistance‘s 2017 Vacation Confidence Index: Millennials, despite earning less than their elders and using fewer vacation days, are changing the travel industry in… Johnny Jet , October 18, 2017
Allianz Launches 2017 ScholarTrips Contest For the 13th consecutive year, Allianz Global Assistance‘s ScholarTrips scholarship contest is on. The rules are nearly the same as they were in last year’s contest—and the winnings are better. In… Johnny Jet , October 9, 2017
42% of Americans Don’t Use All of Their Vacation Days This just in from Allianz: Americans are stressed at work and not vacationing as much as, well, they probably deserve to. The survey found that 42% of Americans don’t take… Johnny Jet , August 28, 2017
10 Tips for Drinking Alcohol Abroad From an Insurance Provider Following reports of authorities seizing 10,000 gallons of tainted alcohol in Mexico, it’s important to take a minute to review safe travel practices, especially if you plan to consume alcohol… Johnny Jet , August 25, 2017
Americans: Sharing Economy Services Deliver Better Value, Local Experiences A few weeks back, we shared the news that more than half of Americans plan to use sharing economy services this summer—which marks a huge jump from just a year… Johnny Jet , August 2, 2017
Interest in Sharing Services Among Americans Has Tripled Since 2015 It’s no secret that the sharing economy is growing—but this much? A survey conducted by our friends at Allianz Global Assistance—the Sharing Economy Index—has revealed that the percentage of Americans… Johnny Jet , July 26, 2017
Allianz: 70 Americans Have Filed Claims to Cancel Trips to London Update: As of June 12, Allianz has received 100+ trip cancellation requests from travelers booked for the U.K. In the wake of recent terrorist activity in the U.K., some American… Johnny Jet , June 7, 2017
The Top 20 European Destinations for Summer Travel This summer, London and Paris top the list of European destinations Americans are planning to visit. An Allianz Global Assistance survey ranked these two cities first and second respectively. In addition, the… Johnny Jet , June 5, 2017
Where Are Americans Traveling This Summer? Summer is coming—so where are Americans headed this year? A survey conducted by our friends at Allianz Global Assistance revealed that some familiar destinations will once again top the list for American… Johnny Jet , May 11, 2017
Interest in Cuba Travel Down in 2017 After the U.S. eased travel restrictions on Cuba, the Caribbean nation soared to the top of many travel lists (like #2 on NYT‘s 2015 list). People were excited to visit. Now, however,… Johnny Jet , May 4, 2017
Allianz’s New “Travelers Protection Plan”: Is It for You? When it comes to protecting yourself away from home with travel insurance, it’s important to find the plan that’s right for you. You want one that will cover what you… Johnny Jet , April 25, 2017
Why Do a Third of Americans Skip Cruise Excursions? A recent survey on cruising from Allianz Global Assistance reveals that more than a third (exactly 34.3%) of Americans tend to stay onboard their cruise ships when it’s time to visit ports of call…. Johnny Jet , March 29, 2017
New Initiatives from Allianz Set to Make Filing Travel Insurance Claims Easier As you probably know by now, I’m a big proponent of travel insurance. I have an annual plan with Allianz Global Assistance (I’m even a brand ambassador for them), and I’ve written… Johnny Jet , March 28, 2017
Where and When Are Americans Traveling for Spring Break? Spring Break is approaching, and many (most) Americans with Spring Break plans have their trips booked. So where are they headed? An analysis of four million-plus trips by our friends at… Johnny Jet , February 23, 2017