Considering traveling overseas is a difficult proposition, especially if you need to visit China. People are reluctant to travel to the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. As a migration agent, we would like to throw some light on how to travel in the times of the pandemic.
What is the coronavirus?
Coronavirus is a term used for the collection of viruses that originate from animals, which can be transmitted to humans. The name has been derived from the Latin word “corona,” due to the crown-shaped strain of the virus. The novel coronavirus has spelled doom for the patients as it proves to be fatal for the patient. However, it is not a deterrent for people who wish to travel to Australia. There are only seven confirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia in contrast to the other parts of the world reeling under the outbreak.
Traveling safe
Although one must avoid traveling to highly affected areas, you can travel to a safe location. There has been an official ban on travellers from the affected areas and people with symptoms have been quarantined.
Fly safely with Australian airlines
Qantas airlines have adopted the high standard as far as cleaning and disinfecting are concerned. We make it a point to disinfect our cabins, seats, galleys and washrooms and disinfection of commonly used surfaces like television screens, meal tables, and armrests.
Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and Air Zealand are following strict hygiene principles and trying to ensure that only healthy people can board the flight.
Australian airlines and refund on flights canceled due to coronavirus
Yes, the Australian airlines know that it takes a significant amount of money to buy the air ticket. We stand by our commitment to being fair to our customers. We, therefore refund the ticketing amount to our customers whose flight stand canceled due to the coronavirus.
Travel insurance and Coronavirus
If you purchased your insurance before the coronavirus outbreak, that is before January 23, 2020, you’re most likely to get the insurance. However, you will have to be careful that some policies might exclude epidemics, pandemics or infectious diseases.
If you have a travel insurance cover but would like to cancel your travel plans, you’ll have to contact your provider and discuss all the details. If, however, you decide to keep your travel plans, you must check the related alerts issued by the insurance provider before leaving.
In case you don’t have travel insurance, then you will have to travel according to the terms of the concerned airline or travel agency.
