5 Top Tips For Travelling Internationally Once Borders Reopen
Keen on travelling again soon? Then these tips will be your holy-grail for post-corona travel.
1. Scout the internet for the most student-friendly travel deals
Travelling as a student doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on the good stuff because you’re on a budget.
From flights to hotels and rental services, look hard enough and you will be able to find some good bargains that will help you save for the important things on your trip… like cocktails.
One of the best ways for students to save money on travel comes courtesy of Malaysia Airlines. Their MH Explorer programme is designed to exclusively give students access to some great benefits and offers. Including up to 20% off on full fares all year round, plus four extra annual special offers that you can share with your family and friends. It gets better, you will also be able to earn Malaysia Airlines frequent flyer miles and access all the added benefits that come with Malaysia Airlines alliance with Oneworld. They even have special offers on car rental services! Jackpot.
Oh yeah, Did we also mention it is absolutely free to join?
2. Research and find out everything you should expect about post-quarantine travel
From now on, travelling is going to look a bit different depending on your destination. Read up on some of the essential facts and make sure you understand them before you travel.
Questions to ask yourself before you book your trip might be:
Do I need to quarantine for 14 days before entering the country? Will I need to quarantine once I am back home?
Does the country I am travelling to require me to take a COVID-19 test, and how many days would that test be considered valid?
Will I need to arrive at the airport earlier than usual? Check-ins have been slower due to the long lines caused by necessary temperature checking.
3. Get travel insurance
For post-COVID travelling, you have to put your health first. When you book your next flight, you should put a little more effort into picking your travel insurance. Ideally, you should choose one that would cover COVID-related medical expenses. In some countries, it is also mandatory to have this type of travel insurance. So make sure you’re aware of all the details.
4. Research how flexible your travel plan is
This pandemic has normalised unpredictability, and unpredictability is not a traveller’s friend. That is why you need to make sure that you can alter your travel dates without it costing you an arm and leg, whoever you travel with.
Handily, Malaysia Airlines’ MH Explorer student travel programme offers a complimentary date change to students, which means that you won't have to pay any heavy fees if your plans get interrupted, what a relief!
5. You're going to need more baggage allowance
We know you’re not going to want to hear this, but you might need to make room in your suitcase for COVID essentials like wet-wipes, PPE equipment to protect yourself, travel-friendly sanitisers, and maybe even gloves. So you might want to look out for airlines that offer extra baggage (Malaysia Airlines offer 10kg extra baggage to all students that are members of their MH Explorer Programme). That way you won’t have to choose between staying safe abroad and all those bikinis you bought!
Post-COVID travelling might look a bit different, but there’s no reason you still can’t have an amazing experience if you follow these steps and do your research.
