Solo travel: to do or not to do?

A recent women's travel safety survey revealed that 45 percent of female travelers feel less safe or much less safe about traveling than they did five years ago. Results of the travel trends survey, commissioned by AIG Travel, a worldwide leader in travel insurance and assistance services, also show that safety is top of mind for women while they are evaluating potential destinations as well as during their travels.

As solo travel rises in popularity, especially among females, increased reports of violence or geopolitical turmoil in some regions may heighten awareness of individual security and impact women's decisions on where and when to journey. To help minimize risks that females may face when traveling, AIG Travel recently launched a Women's Travel Safety initiative, which shares advice on how to research travel destinations, become familiar with local laws and customs, and leverage tools in the event of adverse situations, such as kidnappings or other crimes.

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Up in the air . . .

AIR India has decided to reserve seats in an entire row, namely the third row, in Economy Class on its Domestic Flights for women passengers who wish to travel alone. These special seats, which can be availed by such women passengers, will come at no extra cost. 

A women passenger can request the seats at any of Air India’s booking offices in the city or at the airport and they can be taken up to 90 minutes before departure for Domestic flights.

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Air India flies longest all-female flight

AIR INDIA marked International Women’s Day by flying the world’s longest flight crewed entirely by women. On Sunday, March 6, the national carrier’s Delhi-San Francisco flight was operated with a full female staff, including cockpit and cabin crews, check-in staff, on-board doctor, ground handling staff, and engineers.

Air India currently employs more than 3,700 women, including pilots.

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