How Do I Use My Trips? and Other Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create an International SOS MyTrips Web profile?
  1. Click on the 'Access MyTrips' button above to get to the International SOS MyTrips website. 
  2. If you have not enrolled in International SOS MyTrips or added your travel before, select "New User? Register here" to create your MyTrips Profile. 
    • When setting up your account, make sure to use your OHIO email address (ie. rufus@ohio.edu) as your "Username."
How do I add my flight or accommodation details?

You can add your trip details either by forwarding booking confirmations (recommended) OR by manually entering in the details in the International SOS Assistance App or through the International SOS MyTrips web version.

Regardless of which method you choose, always remember to update your trip details if your travel plans change during your trip.

Option 1: Forwarding your confirmation

See above

Option 2: Manual Entry

If you don't have an email confirmation from your booking to forward, you can always manually enter your trip details. 

  • In the web version, after creating or updating your profile, sign back into International SOS MyTrips and select “Create New Trip".
    • Your Trip Name/Reservation ID should be reflective of your travel plans. For example, if you are traveling to a conference, list the conference name here. 
  • Add in all known travel details. You will need to enter in flight or accommodation information in order to save your trip. 

When utilizing this option, please note:

  • You must enter Flight information or Accommodation details in order to save your trip;
  • Flights: type the first letter and an Airline or Airport list will pop-up;
  • Flights: Make sure to include ALL legs of your flight
  • Accommodation: Start typing in the address and a pop-up window will try searching for the address. 
  • Pay attention to the red asterisks; they mark all required data that you may have missed. 
  • When done, always remember to click Save. 
How do I add my travel details if I am driving my personal vehicle?

This is a great question! MyTrips was built with travel services in mind (flights, rental cars, trains, etc) which can make it confusing when your travel details don't fit neatly into those categories. 

If you are driving your personal vehicle, please use the directions below:

  1. Log into your MyTrips profile.
  2. Use the 'Create New Trip' button to manually add in your trip details.
  3. Select "Ground Transportation"
    • Name: Since you will be driving a personal vehicle, just state "Personal". If you are renting a vehicle, this is where you would indicate the company you are renting from. 
    • Pick-up Address: This is the address where you will be leaving from for your journey. 
    • Pick-up Date/Time: This is your estimated date/time when you will be leaving.
    • Drop-Off Address: This is the address where you will be ending your journey. 
    • Drop-Off Date/Time: This is your estimated date/time when you will be arriving at your destination.

Don't forget - you can also use the International SOS "Check-In" Feature throughout your journey to check in whenever you stop along your drive. 

Why should I enroll in International SOS MyTrips and add my travel details?

Enrolling in International SOS MyTrips allows our security partner International SOS to provide you with direct information based on where you may be going. This includes:

  • Pre-Trip Advisory - Before you depart, ISOS will send a Pre-Trip Advisory email with information and links relevant to each of their destination countries. 
  • Access to Medical Assistance - During international travel, call International SOS for support finding a medical appointment, emergency services, and for help setting up a guarantee of payment using OHIO's international emergency health insurance.
  • Automatic Pushed Alerts - In the event that there are Travel Updates, Medical Alerts, and/or Special Advisories for your destination, you be able to receive real-time Alert emails directly from ISOS regarding your destination. 

The most important reason this system allows OHIO to understand our global footprint and contact OHIO student, staff, and faculty travelers in the event of an emergency aboard.

How do I use International SOS to access medical care abroad?

When traveling with OHIO, all students, staff and faculty are covered by OHIO's international emergency health insurance plan. For more details about this coverage, please see our health and safety website.

International SOS supports OHIO travelers in accessing medical care or onsite security support abroad including:

  • Advising travelers on local health and emergency services
  • Setting up physical and mental health appointments
  • Advising on ER access
  • And when possible, setting up a guarantee of payment with providers so that travelers do not have to pay out of pocket for covered services.

Call International SOS directly from the International SOS Assistance App or at +1 215 942-8478 to make inquiries, schedule appointments, for mental health support, or any other travel health or travel security concern.

I have a visual impairment and cannot use the ISOS Assistance App. What are my options?

Please contact the Health, Safety and Risk Management team at the Office of Global Opportunities at OGOriskmanagement@ohio.edu. We will develop a personalized communication plan in order to support you during your travels.