Travelers Reveal Their Top Concerns for Summer 2025

After a winter marked by illness and widespread airline disruptions, travelers are already voicing concerns about their summer plans. With spring travel costs expected to soar, many are looking for ways to protect their trips.

A recent survey by Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison platform, highlights the biggest concerns for summer travelers in 2025 and how travel insurance can help.

Fear of Getting Sick or Injured Abroad

Following a severe flu and norovirus season, more than half of surveyed travelers—52%—said their biggest worry is falling ill or getting injured during their trip. The concern is particularly pressing for those traveling internationally, as most standard health insurance plans don’t cover medical expenses abroad. This could leave travelers facing substantial out-of-pocket costs if they require medical treatment.

How Travel Insurance Can Help: Policies that include Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation coverage can provide financial protection in case of illness or injury, covering medical expenses and emergency transportation if needed.

Losing Money on a Cancelled Trip

With travel expenses steadily rising over the past four years, summer vacations in 2025 are shaping up to be just as costly—if not more—than previous years. According to the survey, 92% of travelers expect to spend the same or more on their summer trips, making financial protection a key priority. In fact, 48% of travelers expressed concerns about losing money due to trip cancellations.

How Travel Insurance Can Help: A policy with Trip Cancellation coverage can reimburse travelers for prepaid, non-refundable expenses if they need to cancel for covered reasons, such as a medical emergency, severe weather, or natural disaster.

Seeking Coverage to Cancel a Trip for Any Reason

Ongoing airline disruptions and growing concerns about aviation safety have made travelers more cautious than ever. As a result, more people are looking for flexibility when it comes to cancellations.

Squaremouth’s data reveals a sharp increase in travelers searching for Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage. The number of travelers opting for this add-on more than doubled in 2025, jumping from 5.07% to 11.57%.

With summer travel fast approaching, securing the right travel insurance can provide peace of mind—and financial protection—against the unexpected.