3 Things You Should Know About Before They Upset Your Raya Holidays

Whatever your plans are this raya, we’re a firm believer in being fully prepared with the least amount of effort. ​

With Hari Raya just a few short weeks away, the majority of Malaysians are buying raya decorations and cookies for family gatherings for a traditional raya celebration. The other half are deciding where to go on holiday by looking at travel deals. We say, you deserve the sweet reward of a getaway, after the exemplary strength of willpower during the holy month of Ramadan!

But before you go on your well-deserved holiday, we’d suggest that you take a peek at other considerations outside of your travel checklist. For example, will there be an upsurge in travellers during this time? Is the airline known for efficient handling of full flights, transits and baggage?

With Hari Raya just a few short weeks away, the majority of Malaysians are buying raya decorations and cookies for family gatherings for a traditional raya celebration. The other half are deciding where to go on holiday by looking at travel deals. We say, you deserve the sweet reward of a getaway, after the exemplary strength of willpower during the holy month of Ramadan! But before you go on your well-deserved holiday, we’d suggest that you take a peek at other considerations outside of your travel checklist. For example, will there be an upsurge in travellers during this time? Is the airline known for efficient handling of full flights, transits and baggage?

1. Your trip could be delayed, or worse

No one expects their raya holidays to be delayed. However, once that happens, having to wait at the airport is unfruitful and frustrating. Imagine what a full-blown travel cancellation will do to your plans ahead! If only there was a way to receive compensation for this. 

2. Common holiday hiccups

More often than not, there are baggage delays on extended or transit flights. With your baggage delayed, you won’t have access to comfort ensembles and medication. And what if there was a medical emergency while on holiday? Chances are there’ll be upfront fees to pay before you can be treated at the nearest medical facility. These could all be avoided with a travel insurance policy that covers cashless medical treatment. Wouldn’t you want one phone call that grants you cashless medical treatment on the spot? 

3. What’s worse than post-holiday blues?

The scenario is you’ve arrived safely in Malaysia, and your baggage has not. You then head home and discover that it’s been broken into. That can surely bring on the post-holiday blues! The good news is these hypothetical situations have not happened. If they do? You can make sure you’re fully indemnified for future baggage loss and home inconvenience allowance.

Let’s face it. Holiday planning is not as straightforward now compared to pre-pandemic. Adulting involves factoring in the increased numbers of fellow travellers, costly delays, medical emergencies, and the what-ifs that can crimp your holiday style.

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Experience the new you as you travel fear-lessly, for cashless medical treatment/hospital admission is just a call away. And after you’ve landed, we’ll insure you for any baggage loss – even home inconvenience costs should there be a break-in at your house. It’s the all-round travel coverage you want in a few clicks!