24/05/2021
: 6 Worst COVID-19 Travel Mistakes People Are Making Right Now
1. Not Taking A Covid Test Before Flying: The RT-PCR test report. This is the most important item to check off your list. Whether you travel in India or abroad make sure you take an RT-PCR test at least 72 hours before departure.
2. Neglecting Travel Updates & Changing Rules: Earlier countries like the USA and the UK banned travellers from India. After a month, they once again opened their borders for travellers stuck in India. This is just one example. So, one of the biggest travel mistakes you can do is neglecting travel updates and changing rules.
3. Not Considering Covid Precautions Before Booking Accommodation: Once you book your flights, you might have to book accommodation. During this time, ensure you take all Covid precautions into consideration before booking your stay. Check the property’s website and confirm the cancellation policy before booking.
4. Forgetting To Carry Extra Gloves, Sanitisers & Masks For The Whole Trip: In addition to RT-PCR tests and paperwork, there are masks, sanitisers, gloves, and even PPE kits for the airport to consider. Adding an extra layer to your clothing can definitely keep you safe while flying during the pandemic. When you’re sitting in close quarters with fellow passengers in a flight, you must pack enough gloves, masks and sanitisers for the whole journey.
5. Assuming There Are No Cheap Alternatives: Be flexible with your travel, research on cheaper flights, necessary Covid requirements and more before you book your flight. Travel mid-week, this can cave you a fortune. Be patient, stay safe and make sure you don’t blow your entire budget on one trip.
6. Thinking You Are Invincible: Many fully vaccinated travellers assume they are invincible. But that’s not the case. They are still prone to coronavirus despite being fully vaccinated. Passengers who have a negative Covid test result also think the same. Travellers need to remembers that they tested negative on a Covid test, only for that moment.
If you plan to travel in India or abroad, make sure you don’t make these travel mistakes. Travel safely and responsibly.
