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by JANE FARRELL  |  November 23, 2021

Last-minute plans can be fun – an impromptu family reunion or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, but you’re not guaranteed a great time, especially around the holidays, if you’re not smart about potential difficulties in the age of the pandemic.

Travel insurance expert Rajeev Shrivastava, CEO of VisitorsCoverage.com, a Silicon Valley-based travel insurance marketplace, offers some smart last-minute holiday travel tips. Here are some of his suggestions for a smooth trip:

Be ready for airport hassle: Last year TSA screened more than 1 million airline passengers during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This year it’s estimated to be another busy weekend along with staffing shortages (i.e. TSA agents, airport personal and flight crew) combined with common weather delays. If you haven’t already, get a TSA precheck approval that will enable you to skip the lines. And don’t wait until the last minute to get to the airport!

Read the full article at Third Age