Around of one-third of travelers said they are more likely to purchase a policy now than before the pandemic when taking a trip aboard. When it comes to domestic trips, 34% of consumers said the same. (Credit: tonkid/Shutterstock.com) Around one-third of travelers said they are more likely to purchase a policy now than before the pandemic when taking a trip aboard. When it comes to domestic trips, 34% of consumers said the same. (Credit: tonkid/Shutterstock.com)

Nearly half of Americans have paid fees or other costs associated with a voyage that would have been covered by travel insurance, according to a survey from battleface, Inc.

The most common charges that could have been covered by a travel insurance policy stem from trip cancellations, changes to travel dates or times, and costs associated with lost or delayed luggage, the travel insurance provider reported.

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