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Flexibility Is Key As The World Re-opens

Kyle Stewart Posted onJune 7, 2020September 13, 2021 5 Comments
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As the world re-opens following the coronavirus crisis, travellers must stay flexible and nimble if they wish to travel.


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Some Destinations Have Recovered

Italy has re-opened to Schengen-area visitors, Portugal to many countries as well. The US is mostly prepared to re-open, Spain is on the way too. New coronavirus cases continue around the world though the WHO has stated that the “iceberg is not as big” as feared and countries are ready to welcome tourists back.

Throwing coins in Trevi Fountain still dressed as Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday
Throwing coins in Trevi Fountain still dressed as Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday

Travellers Are Desperate to Return to the World

Many studies have found that travellers are ready to return to the world. I covered a few weeks ago Allegiant Airlines finding that customers are upbeat about recovery and plan to return to travelling quickly. Southwest may be even larger than it was before coronavirus crisis, the carrier was then the largest domestic US airline.

Plans Change

Following coronavirus, the world is in turmoil in relation to police brutality protests in the US. Hong Kong is experiencing further difficulty due to a Chinese law enacted recently. There’s a concern for some that a second wave of COVID-19 may emerge, locking countries down and suspending travel around the world again. Add to that the start of hurricane season in the US with storm Cristobal already on the way and it’s never been clearer that best-laid plans will change.

It’s imperative that travellers remain flexible as the world finds its way through a troubled 2020. Fortunately for most travellers, many carriers and hotels have kept waivers in place to encourage customers to return to the skies and the road. Those waivers will have cause to remain in place all year at this pace.

My Own Example

I was excited to secure a vacation with my family in business class on American Airlines to Hong Kong. The price was (shockingly) excellent considering American has been reluctant to fairly price flights reflecting capacity and seats sold.

While we had concerns about aspects of the trip when we booked, my Executive Platinum status with American allows me to change or cancel at any time without encountering a fee. I have been uninterested in cancelling as my entire family has been longing to return to Asia, whether our ultimate destination was Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sanya or elsewhere.

The largest pool in Sanya
The largest pool in Sanya

However, we aren’t welcome visitors to Hong Kong and perhaps to the rest of the region yet either. We have to accept that our return may have to wait a little while longer, may not be Hong Kong as we hope and may be delayed indefinitely.

Conclusion

Travellers that want to get back out in the world have to accept some frustration, remain flexible, and expect the unexpected. There’s a lot going on in the world right now, but for those that choose to travel or must for work, be nimble and accept that the agile will still find a way to succeed.

What do you think? Have you made future travel plans? How has flexibility played a factor for you?

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Kyle Stewart

Kyle is a freelance travel writer with contributions to Time, the Washington Post, MSNBC, Yahoo!, Reuters, Huffington Post, MapHappy, Live And Lets Fly and many other media outlets. He is also co-founder of Scottandthomas.com, a travel agency that delivers "Travel Personalized." He focuses on using miles and points to provide a premium experience for his wife and daughter. Email: sherpa@thetripsherpa.com

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5 Comments

  1. Darren Reply
    June 7, 2020 at 9:36 am

    As you said, lots of us want to travel, to feel the normality again. But inspite one’s courage that nothing could happen to you and of course equip with sufficient masks, sanitizers, wipes, vitamins to boost your immune system etc..there is still a huge risk factor of being infected. The potency of the virus is still strong and ravaging the world. Although airlines are doing everything to calm down pax and reassure them it is safe to fly, the risk is still there. Just the example of the infected QR flight to Greece. Kudos to the Greek authorities while a huge dissapointment and setback to QR.
    Then some airlines like SQ and TK which are renowned for great catering, are cutting it back, instead you get less but still keeping the premium tag price.
    It is frustrating and you fell ambigious if you risk your health or not and accept that you have a lot of service downgrade to take up..

  2. derek Reply
    June 7, 2020 at 9:51 am

    “China no longer restricts visitors either.”

    I respectfully disagree and believe the above quote is not true. Both countries who claim to be China do.

    • Kyle Stewart Reply
      June 7, 2020 at 11:30 am

      I had misread an article and agree, it’s not opened up even though some flight restrictions have been revised. I removed the reference and thank you for bringing it to my attention.

  3. DENDAVE Reply
    June 7, 2020 at 10:42 am

    Your WHO link is to an article dated March 10th. The narrative then was quite different and I don’t think has any link to the current state of travel.

  4. PA100 Reply
    June 7, 2020 at 1:10 pm

    Why would I want to travel with mediocre service, food, virtual signaling and just plain misery? I will wait

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