Get Ready for Easter Travel: Important Tips for a Smooth Journey

Plan Ahead: Easter Is a Busy Travel Period

With Easter being one of the most popular travel seasons in Australia, flights and accommodation tend to fill up fast. If you haven’t already booked your tickets, now’s the time to act. 

Keep in mind that airports will be bustling, so allow extra time for check-in, security, and boarding. Don’t forget to book car rentals or airport parking early, as these services can be in high demand. 

Secure Your Belongings

During peak travel times, it’s especially important to keep an eye on your belongings. Airports can get chaotic, and distracted travellers are often easy targets for theft. 

Pro Tip: Use Apple AirTags or similar tracking devices to keep tabs on your luggage. These handy gadgets can help you locate lost or misplaced bags with ease, giving you peace of mind in the hustle and bustle. 

With more people flying, the chances of unexpected events such as lost luggage, can increase. This is where Fast Cover Travel Insurance can help make a difference. Depending on the policy chosen, Fast Cover has a range of benefits available to customers to choose from to suit their individual Easter travel needs. 

For example, whether the airline lost your luggage, or your personal belongings are stolen from you or are accidentally damaged, at Fast Cover, you can claim for your lost, stolen or accidentally damaged items that you bring with you on your trip. Whilst this benefit seems fairly straight forward, conditions do apply, including limits to how much you can claim for each type of item, a limit on the maximum amount that you can claim for under the policy that you have chosen for your trip, and the situations in which we would provide cover. For example, the maximum that we would pay for a pair of sunglasses is $750 (unless you specify it as a high value item and pay an additional premium), but if you leave any of your items unsupervised, for example at the beach whilst you're swimming and it’s lost or stolen, your claim may be denied, as this is a condition for cover and there is also a relevant exclusion under our policies relating to exercising reasonable care at all times for the safety and security of your belongings. To understand more about cover for your luggage and personal effects, read our page on luggage and personal effects. It's also important to be aware of the conditions and exclusions that may apply by reading the PDS.    

Some of the important cover conditions include: 

• Getting a written statement from the airline confirming that they lost your luggage.  

• If your items are stolen from you, you must report the theft as soon as practicable, but preferably within 24 hours to the police or to the office of the carrier that you were travelling on when the theft occurred. 

Go Digital: Travel Smart with Technology

Streamline your travel experience by going digital: 

• Download your boarding pass: Store it in your Apple or Google Wallet for quick access at the gate. 

• Save your travel insurance policy: Having it readily available in your digital wallet means you’ll have it on hand in case of emergencies. 

• Use airline apps: Track flight updates, manage bookings, and check baggage status with just a few taps. 

Remember, technology can fail. Recent incidents like airport screen outages highlight the importance of having essential travel documents downloaded to your phone or printed as a backup. 

Plan for Road Trips

If you’re staying closer to home and driving, keep Easter’s public holidays and long weekend traffic in mind. Roads can be busier than usual, so: 

• Allow extra travel time to avoid stress. 

• Check local road rules and any special holiday traffic restrictions. 

• Pack essentials like snacks, water, and a first-aid kit for longer drives. 

Explore Popular Easter Destinations

Easter is the perfect time to visit some of the most popular destinations for Aussie travellers. Here are a few top picks: 

• Bali: Known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture, Bali is a favourite for families and solo travellers alike. 

• New Zealand: With cooler weather and breathtaking scenery, it’s an ideal spot for outdoor adventures. 

• The Gold Coast: Perfect for family-friendly fun, with theme parks, beaches, and great weather. 

• Tasmania: If you’re after a more relaxed vibe, Tasmania offers incredible food, wine, and nature experiences. 

• Sydney or Melbourne: Stay local and explore one of Australia’s buzzing cities, with plenty of events and activities over Easter. 

For more inspiration, check out our guide to the 6 Top-Value Easter Destinations in Australia and Abroad. 

Consider Travel Insurance

While Easter is all about relaxing and spending time with loved ones, travel mishaps can happen. That’s why having a reliable travel insurance policy by your side can become so helpful knowing you have some protection in place so  you can focus on enjoying your trip. 

Explore Fast Cover’s range of travel insurance options and find a policy that suits you best. Get a quote here.