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Jet lag tips for frequent flyers and pilots / flight attendants

Jet lag for frequent flyers: How pilots deal with jet lag These tips are for serious travelers. Learn how airline pilots cope with changing time zones and how to beat jet lag for frequent flyers. I was talking to a friend the other day who just happens to be a pilot. We were discussing sleep […]

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UPDATE: REAL ID for travelers

Myth or reality? In one year the TSA will no longer accept your driver’s license to board planes: AN UPDATE ON REAL ID FOR TRAVELERS (and restrictions on travel without a new license) By January 22, 2018, anyone from a non-compliant state (that has not received an extension) will not be able to use their […]

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GNI Update on Airlines charging for carry on bags

Airlines charging for carry on bags: Yes, that’s right, United Airlines announced that it would be joining Frontiers Airlines and Allegiant in charging for carry on bags. It wasn’t that long ago that airlines began up charging for checking a bag or two. And travelers got used to packing less and carrying everything onto the […]

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How to stop from getting sick on a plane

Getting sick on a plane when you travel – Some quick How-To tips to avoid catching a cold on your next adventure. Germs on a plane – Where are the germiest spots on the airplane you should avoid to keep from getting sick when you travel? – Including the single most important tip to stay […]

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The TSA: Using your drivers license at airport security

Will the TSA accept my drivers license at airport security in order to travel? UPDATE at: https://www.gninsurance.com/blog/news-and-helpful-links/update-real-id-drivers-license/ It has been widely publicized by the Department of Homeland Security that the TSA will not be accepting certain drivers licenses as valid I.D. in order to board DOMESTIC FLIGHTS starting January 10, 2016. This is true. However, […]

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A footnote to this travel insurance blog:

We hope this travel insurance blog helps you and encourages you to give back. Because if you are able to travel (and aren’t being forced to travel as a refugee or displaced due to war) you have much to be grateful for….And YOU have something to give.

Whether it’s a day or two while on vacation, or maybe the rest of your life by starting an orphanage, or school for “at-risk” kids (or like some of our friends did – A new business creating bikes in Zambia from bamboo to offer cheap alternative transportation to villagers in Africa so they can get to work and to the hospital). Yes, even a bike can be taken for granted. And so can your health. If this blog helps you with answers to common travel insurance questions, inspires you, helps you live a long, healthy life, and protects your family from the unexpected – We have achieved our goal. “Travel smarter. Travel safer!”