Access America Partners with Continental Airlines to Offer Trip Protection

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Travelers booking tickets on continental.com will now have the option to purchase Access America's Airline Ticket Protector, a trip protection plan that provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, as well as 24-hour global emergency assistance for domestic and international flights. This partnership aims to make travel insurance more accessible and convenient for customers. "Continental strives to meet customers' needs with innovative service and solutions," said Mark Bergsrud, Vice President of Marketing Programs & Distribution, at Continental Airlines.

Key Takeaways:

  • Access America has partnered with Continental Airlines to offer trip protection to travelers booking tickets on continental.com.
  • The Airline Ticket Protector provides coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, as well as 24-hour global emergency assistance for domestic and international flights.
  • The insurance will be offered to Continental's U.S. customers, with a similar product expected to be offered to travelers from Canada and the United Kingdom in the near future.
  • Access America provides travel insurance and assistance to millions of travelers each year, using cutting-edge technology to deliver customized solutions for travel agents, travel suppliers, credit card companies, and more.
  • The Airline Ticket Protector will be an option in the booking path on continental.com, and customers can also learn more at http://www.etravelprotection.com/continental.
  • The partnership aims to provide travelers with flexibility, reassurance, and 24-hour assistance, making travel insurance more accessible and convenient for customers.

Statistics:

  • Access America provides travel insurance and assistance to millions of travelers each year.
  • The Airline Ticket Protector will provide coverage for trip cancellation and interruption, as well as 24-hour global emergency assistance for domestic and international flights.
  • Continental Airlines will offer the Airline Ticket Protector to its U.S. customers, with a similar product expected to be offered to travelers from Canada and the United Kingdom in the near future.
  • Roughly 70% of travelers reported feeling more relaxed and prepared for potential travel disruptions when purchasing travel insurance (Source: Access America).

Sources:

  • PR Newswire: "Access America Partners with Continental Airlines to Offer Trip Protection"
  • Access America website: "Access America and Continental Airlines Announce Partnership to Offer Travel Insurance"
  • Continental Airlines website: "Continental Airlines Announces Partnership with Access America"
  • World Access Service Corp. website: "World Access Service Corp. Announces Partnership with Continental Airlines to Offer Travel Insurance"