The most common inclusions of air travel insurance package are: delayed departure, cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, delayed baggage, theft, loss or damage to personal belongings, loss of money, loss of passport and other travel documents, overseas funeral expenses, legal assistance, emergency evacuation or repatriation, personal liability and rental car damage excess, accidental death, injury or disablement belief.

Apart from the above said coverage, some of the air travel insurance offer coverage for additional items for additional endorsement. It is essential that you carry the air travel insurance ID and other related documents to have maximum benefit from the insurance coverage. You must also be familiar with the procedure of obtaining proof for the losses might be incurred during your travel. This includes filing a first information report or complaint with the airport police in case of loss of baggage, passport or any other belonging.

Air travel insurance can be either for individuals or for your entire family. There are also different types of air travel insurance packages such as single trip, multi trip, business trip, annual trip, etc. since air travel insurance is a short term insurance, it is usually affordable and there are policies that might start at just $12 per person. The average amount of air travel insurance costs up to $1,000,000.

You can get air travel insurance either directly from an insurance company or through an agent or through online insurance services. Air travel insurance can also be bought at airports using the automated kiosks. The process is easier which involves just a filing of personal particulars and then paying via credit card.

There is separate air travel insurance for senior citizens that would suit their requirements.

It is advised that you do a comparison shopping before taking the air travel insurance and further you have to be also taking only that insurance policy that is relevant for air travel.