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Global Travel Industry Reels as Middle East Conflict Triggers Deep Market Shock

Stranded passengers wait near Emirates Airways customer service office at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia. Travel stocks have plunged sharply as the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran triggers the most severe disruption to global aviation since the pandemic. Major Middle Eastern hubs—including Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport—have remained closed for days, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel flights on a massive scale.  Oil prices have surged by about 7% amid rising geopolitical tensions, adding further pressure to airlines already grappling with operational chaos. Higher fuel costs are expected to squeeze margins across the sector, with analysts warning that the ripple effects could last for weeks.  European travel giants have been hit especially hard. Shares in TUI dropped 8.5% in early trading, while Lufthansa and other major carriers saw declines of up t...

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Travel Insurance: A Must-Have When Travelling Outside Canada




Yes, you should buy travel health insurance before you leave Canada even for a day in the United States. Your Canadian health insurance may not pay your medical bills while you’re outside Canada. Your provincial or territorial health plan may cover none, or only a small part, of the costs of your medical care abroad. It will never pay your bills up front. Foreign hospitals can be very expensive and may require immediate cash payment. In some countries hospitals and clinics will not treat you if you do not have enough insurance or money to pay your bills. The Government of Canada will not pay your medical bills.

You can buy travel insurance through your travel agent, insurance broker, employer’s insurance provider or credit card company. Your travel health insurance policy should always cover the following 3 things: Medical evacuation, Pre-existing medical conditions and Repatriation in case of death.



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