EAGLERIDER - INFO ABOUT EAGLERIDER TRAVEL AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON RENTAL IN THE USA - COVID-19
First of all, the general situation regarding motorcycle tours offered by tour operators.
Who hasn't already done it or is possibly still working on realizing their big dream of a tour through the United States on the Harley-Davidson to experience. Once on the Route 66 to cruise, as Elvis Presley did, or to see one of the greatest natural wonders on earth, the Grand Canyon, once in a lifetime. On these Harley tours dreams are fulfilled, for many this is more than just a vacation.
The situation
And then this! A virus emerges and within a few months it bursts all dreams. The dreadful word is „TRAVEL BAN“, Nothing works anymore and what's even worse is that nobody knows when things will really continue. The negative news is the oil price, which is not a good sign for the economy, because it is at a standstill everywhere and hardly any raw materials are needed.
The Lufthansa is decommissioning its Airbus A340-600 fleet, 17 of which will be stored for the next 1 1/2 years. Northern Spain parked. Hardly anyone expects a rapid restart if the Oktoberfest is already canceled in April and planes are parked in the desert for the long term.
LAS VEGAS
According to my latest information, which comes directly from Las Vegas life is slowly being ramped up again. The city thrives on tourism and the word slow has probably never been associated with Las Vegas before. This lively city in the Mojave Desert is on the itinerary of most USA tours, which is why it should be mentioned.
Sturgis Rally Buffalo Chip
In Sturgis you also stop at the Sturgis Rally 2020 solid. Woody, the boss of the Buffalo Chip in Sturgis has announced that the party will start with some restrictions. However, the main focus will be on the rally and discovering the surrounding area; the bikers should come more to ride than to party.
There is enough space on the site to keep your distance, more washing stations are being set up so that you can wash your hands regularly. This year is the 80th time, as Woody said, a cancellation would be a first, not all authorities in South Dakota are happy about it, but as of April 23, 2020, everything is still on GO.
EAGLERIDER
The international Motorcycle rental Eaglerider, has resumed operations in many states in the USA, and from now on the Eaglerider stations be ramped up again so that customers can use their rented Harleys be able to receive them.
This certainly doesn't affect any of us yet, but it's a good sign that operations are starting to pick up again. Whoever Eaglerider has booked a guided tour, or a self-drive tour including a Harley-Davidson, which will take place in the period from TRAVEL BAN now has a problem.
The trip has been paid for and the tour will probably not take place, what happens now? The German government has decided in the cabinet that all trips booked before 8 March will only be refunded in the form of a voucher to protect tour operators, at least until the end of 2021. This is to prevent travel companies from becoming insolvent due to COVID-19.
Anyone who has not redeemed the voucher by then must clarify this again with the tour operator or request a payout from the end of 2021. As a rule Vouchers may also be valid for 3 years, depending on what is written on it or regulated in the general terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
If you are insured, you may have other options, but normally you want to make the trip one way or another if the new date fits. You can find the terms and conditions of the vouchers directly on the website of the federal government, The link is at the end of the report.
The Ergo insurance has published a report on precisely this topic Question-Answer Catalog online, where many questions about coverage can be viewed by anyone without registration. The external link can also be found at the end of the report.
Eaglerider has postponed the tours to the second half of the year as far as possible, the travel prices for the tours already booked should remain the same, only if there is a change in the fee situation in 2021, something could change. However, it is difficult to look ahead to 2021 when we do not yet know which airlines have even survived the pandemic economically.
Eaglerider has changed the cancellation policy
During the COVID-19 phase, Eaglerider has changed the cancellation conditions in favor of its customers. For example, if you book a motorcycle for the Sturgis Rally at Eaglerider has booked, must have canceled the booking as an international renter only 10 days (USA CUSTOMERS 3 DAYS) before the date. Normally it is 30 days before the cancellation fee applies. For self-drive and guided tours it is 15 days. Eaglerider would like to give the customer the opportunity to wait as long as possible before deciding for or against a trip, or whether the journey is possible.
The office in Germany is currently not staffed and difficult to reach by telephone, as is currently the case with many companies, the employees work in the Home Office, or are optional. There is an answering machine in Germany, if you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail, the callback by telephone would be handled by the Customer service from the United States and only in the evening hours due to the time difference.
With Eaglerider There is nothing we would like more than planning security, and the current situation with the airlines is particularly worrying. Prices could rise over the next few years, and the German government has already introduced the new Climate package decided that from April 1, flights will be subject to a CO2 tax (air traffic tax) must be paid, for a flight over 6000 kilometers this would be just under €60.
This is another disaster for travel agencies, after tour operator bankruptcies, volcanic eruptions and terrorism, now comes the CO2 tax, which is probably more of a business for enthusiasts.
Total number of corona infections
in the United States, Germany, Italy,China, Spain
One thing is for sure, we are in the middle of a pandemic, health always comes first, some things will not be able to be broken over the knee, wait and see how the situation develops and keep up to date. The situation can turn positive or negative at any time, we hope for the best for everyone involved. Stay healthy!
All information without guarantee, changes are possible at any time.
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