Winter travel can be exciting, but it also brings unique challenges—especially when flying. Snowstorms, icy conditions, and unpredictable delays can disrupt plans and impact safety. Preparation is the key to minimizing risks and ensuring a smooth trip. Here are 7 expert tips for safer, less stressful winter air travel: 1. Monitor Winter Weather Early Don’t
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On Call’s Service Spotlight: Travel Assistance Part 2
At On Call, our mission is to support travelers, no matter where they are or when they need us. In our Service Spotlight series, we dive into the different services that help ensure our travelers’ trips are safer, healthier, and smoother. This month, we’re focusing on some of the travel assistance services we offer around
Read MoreExploring Key Travel Risk Management Trends of Today and Tomorrow
Over the last 12 months, global mobility started to make a full recovery from the pandemic and, in some cases, returned to pre-2020 conditions. However, the nature of mobility has evolved. Geopolitical unpredictability, digital gatekeeping, and climate-driven disruption all accelerated, converging on the way people move across borders. Against this backdrop, Travel Risk Management (TRM)
Read MoreWhat is Global Emergency Assistance and How Does it Work?
Introduction: When people travel globally, unexpected disruptions can occur at any given time. These can vary from minor disruptions to serious medical or security concerns. While travel is often carefully planned, it is impossible to predict every challenge that may occur when traveling internationally. This is where global assistance comes in and plays a key
Read MoreWhat Happens If a Traveler Has a Medical Emergency Overseas?
Executive Summary On Call International highlights how medical emergencies abroad can involve complex challenges beyond the immediate health issue. This blog outlines that preparation and access to expert to support allow travelers and organizations to navigate these situations with confidence. Key Takeaways: Medical emergencies abroad are often complicated by unfamiliar systems, language barriers, and coordination
Read MoreNavigating Sanctions and Restrictions – Corporate Travel to High-Risk or Isolated Regions
Executive Summary On Call International highlights how sanctions have evolved into a major operational and travel risk considerations for multinational organizations heading into 2026. This blog explains that sanctions affect not only international business activities but also traveler safety, mobility, compliance obligations, and emergency response capabilities in increasingly complex geopolitical environments. Key takeaways: Sanctions can
Read MoreTraveling in the Age of Environmental Protest
Executive Summary On Call International highlight how NGO-led environmental protest movements are increasingly affective travel and tourism worldwide. As climate activism, anti-overtourism campaign, and environmental advocacy gain momentum, travelers should understand the potential disruptions and take proactive steps to reduce risk and travel responsibly. Key takeaways: Environmental protests can disrupt transportation, attractions, and travel plans.
Read MoreEmbedding Duty of Care Across Onboarding, Travel and Culture
Executive Summary On Call International emphasizes that effective duty of care requires organizations to embed risk awareness and preparedness into employee onboarding, travel policies, and company culture. As global travel risks continue to evolve, a proactive and people-centered approach helps organizations protect employees while strengthening operational resilience. Key takeaways: Introduce safety and risk management during
Read MoreCheckpoint Uncertainty – How Evolving Border Protocols are Reshaping TRM
Executive Summary On Call International examines how border crossings have become a growing travel risk in 2026, as governments increasingly use stricter enforcement of immigrations and entry regulations to support national security, diplomatic, and geopolitical objectives. This blog highlights how heightened screening, visa scrutiny, and technology-driven border controls are creating new challenges for higher education
Read MoreTravel Safety for the Independent Workforce
Executive Summary On Call International examines the growing travel risk exposure facing freelancers, journalists, nonprofit contractors, and digital nomads as these workers become a larger part of the global workforce. The blog highlights how traditional travel risk management (TRM) frameworks have not kept pace with changing work and travel patterns, leaving many independent workers vulnerable
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