This $50 travel membership now comes with a 24/7 emergency hotline
Travel emergencies rarely happen at a convenient time.Your flight can get canceled right before boarding.Your bag may not make it to baggage claim.
Worse yet, you may realize you forgot an important prescription or your passport and are suddenly scrambling to make your flight.That is exactly the kind of travel chaos Travelzoo’s new Travel Enthusiast Hotline is designed to help with.The 24/7 hotline is a new benefit for Travelzoo Club Members, giving travelers access to complimentary assistance from anywhere in the world, no matter where they booked their trip.The hotline is part of Travelzoo’s broader club membership, which is built for travelers who want more than just access to deals.For just $50 per year, Travelzoo Club Members get access to exclusive offers, Member Days events and complimentary lounge access in case of flight delays.To be clear, this is not just for travel booked via Travelzoo.
No matter where you booked your hotel or flight, Club Members can still call the hotline when dealing with a medical or travel emergency.The hotline, provided in partnership with Allianz Partners, empowers travelers to navigate some of the most stressful parts of being away from home. For example, you’re sick or injured while touring Kyoto and need medical care.In most cases, you’d likely be searching Google for the best English-speaking medical places or trying to figure out if your insurance works overseas.
Basically, you’d be dealing with a nightmare on top of the actual emergency — unless you have a Travelzoo club membership.The Travel Enthusiast Hotline can find a reputable international doctor or even coordinate an appointment.If you need help communicating in the local language, translation support is also available.
You can also use the hotline to better understand travel documents or advisories, which is a big benefit if you are traveling internationally.If your flight gets canceled, the hotline can help with rebooking, and if you suddenly need ...