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TRAVEL GUARD EXPANDS FREE ASSISTANCE TO INCLUDE PASSENGERS STRANDED BY SKYBUS AND ATA AIRLINES’ SHUT DOWN

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TRAVEL GUARD EXPANDS FREE ASSISTANCE TO INCLUDE PASSENGERS STRANDED BY SKYBUS AND ATA AIRLINES’ SHUT DOWN

Travel Assistance Call Volume up 10 percent due to rise in Airline Bankruptcies

Stevens Point, WI (April 4, 2008) – On the heels of Travel Guard coming to the aid of travelers impacted by the shutdown of Aloha Airlines earlier this week, the company announced that it will also provide free emergency travel assistance services to all passengers of Skybus and ATA Airlines*. Both ATA Airlines and Skybus announced last week that they will also be ceasing operations. Travel Guard is offering to help travelers rebook flights on other air carriers, arrange for extended hotel accommodations for those currently stranded at their destinations, and help with other emergency travel needs. Travel Guard’s assistance team has already seen a 10% increase in call volume due to the recent bankruptcies and expects more throughout the weekend as passengers seek assistance with salvaging their vacation plans. Travelers wishing to take advantage of these complimentary emergency travel assistance services can call Travel Guard’s 24-hour emergency hotline at 1-888-637-1739*.

Travel Guard is one of the nation’s leading providers of travel insurance and assistance services plans. For more information about Travel Guard, travelers can visit www.travelguard.com or call Travel Guard's World Service Center at 1-800-826-1300.

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Travel Guard is one of America's leading providers of travel insurance plans for more than 6 million travelers each year. Travel insurance plans through Travel Guard are distributed by more than 12,000 travel agents across the United States. Travel insurance plans through Travel Guard may include coverage for trip cancellation, travel interruptions and delays, emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation expenses, and lost or delayed baggage. Most plans also include 24-hour travel assistance services* for emergency medical assistance, last-minute or emergency travel changes, lost luggage tracking, pre-trip travel advice, and more.

The travel Insurance in the plans offered through Travel Guard is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., with its principal place of business in New York, NY. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.
*Non insurance services are provided by Travel Guard Assist.

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Travel Guard travel insurance plans include travel insurance & assistance that travels with you. Coverages may include: Trip cancellation due to terrorism & other named unforeseen events, trip delay, lost baggage, medical emergency, & others. Purchase online for immediate coverage. Certain coverages are subject to purchase requirements. See each coverage for details.

This is only a brief description of the coverage(s) available under policy series T30337NUFIC. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. Full details of coverage are contained in the Policy. If there is any conflict between the contents of this document and the Policy, the Policy will govern in all cases. Insurance underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania insurance company, with its principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270. Is currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. NAIC No. 19445. Coverage may not be available in all states. *Non insurance services are provided by Travel Guard Assist.