Overheard a couple arguing about travel insurance at the airport gate

I was waiting for a flight to Mexico City last month and the people next to me were having a loud talk. One said travel insurance was a total waste of $75 for a short trip, while the other argued it saved them over $500 when they got sick in Lisbon. It got me thinking, is it a smart safety net or just an extra fee that eats into your budget? For those who travel light on cash, where do you stand on skipping it?

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karen_hill36d agoTop Commenter

Ugh, it's not about the trip cost. That $75 could cover a $50k air ambulance bill.

karen_hill36d agoTop Commenter

See this everywhere now, people nickel and dimed on small fees while the real costs get pushed onto us later.

evan_grant706d ago

Man, have you ever seen someone actually need that air ambulance? My cousin slipped on a hike in Costa Rica and his insurance got him flown to a real hospital. That $75 fee suddenly looked like the best deal he ever got. It's one of those things you never think you'll need until you're in a real bind far from home. For me, skipping it just feels like playing a really risky game with your health.