Do your research

• Check your company’s travel policy.
  − Find out if you need pre-trip approval, if certain airlines or hotels are mandated, whether you’ll need to drive for journeys under certain distances, and what level of insurance coverage your company offers.
  − Ensure selected suppliers adhere to strict COVID-19 safety & hygiene measures. Familiarize yourself with the latest COVID-19 protocols.− Consider all points of your journey: at the airport; in the hotel; using car rental; and taking public transportation.
  − Talk to any contacts you have at the destination for any further details.
• Find out the latest on your destination’s entry/exit requirements, lockdown, restrictions, quarantine, etc. You can find this on BCD Travel’s TripSource platform.
• Familiarize yourself with the latest COVID-19 protocols.
  − Consider all points of your journey: at the airport; in the hotel; using car rental; and taking public transportation.
  − Talk to any contacts you have at the destination for any further details

Travel safety

• Eliminate touch points.
  − Check-in in online for flights and hotels and pre-book parking.
  − Use apps to order food and beverages at the airport.
  − Wherever possible, use contactless payment.
• Arrive at the airport earlier than usual, as you’ll spend more time being processed.
• If returning from an international trip, schedule any pre-departure/on-arrival tests and arrange any quarantine.
• Post-trip, share your feedback to help your travel manager make any improvements and support safe future travel by your colleagues.

Organize

• Schedule any required COVID-19 tests.
  − Take any pre-departure tests within the time limits set by the destination but allowing enough time to receive the results before your flight departs.
  − Confirm with the authorities at your destination which tests they require for entry.
  − Arrange any COVID-19 tests needed for your return journey.
  − Find out where you can be tested by approved medical facilities at your destination.
• Check the validity of your passport and/or government ID, credit and other payment cards, loyalty program and other memberships.
• Find out if loyalty programs offer members new benefits, such as discounted COVID-19
  tests, fast-track airport processing, touchless offerings, lounge access, upgrades.
• Gather all travel documents: COVID-19 test results, vaccine certificates, passport/ID,
  credit cards. Take photos and print copies for yourself and your emergency contact.
• Consider uploading a digital health pass, ensuring it’s accepted by your destination and
  all airlines in your itinerary.

Prepare for emergencies

• Find out your 24/7 medical or security assistance contact, local emergency services numbers, and location of nearest embassy or consulate. Store all numbers in your mobile and print a copy for reference.
• Find out the location of the nearest hospital/medical facilities.
• Make sure you pack any prescribed medication, allowing more than you need for the duration of your trip.
• Bring your own COVID-19 health kit, comprising masks, hand sanitizers, gloves, medication, water bottle.