Flight Cancellation Benefit

Get Flight Delay & Cancellation Protection by WorldTrips®

Delayed or canceled flights are a travel headache you may have encountered before (or will in the future). Also, see how travel insurance could be the financial security you need for your trip.

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4 Reasons to Get Protection for Flight Cancellations

Coverage for the Unexpected

•    Your airline went on strike
•    A hurricane blew through destination
•    Terrorist attack or civil unrest
•    Government travel closure or evacuation

*Cancellation reasons are subject to plan coverage and claims approval. View the policy documents for a specific state to see full coverage details.

What To Do When Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled

It can be confusing and stressful when you find out your flight was delayed or canceled. That's why we’ve broken down what you should do into four steps. Following these steps will ensure you’ve acquired the information you need to make decisions for you and your fellow travelers.

 

1. Speak with an Airline Representative

Seek out an airline representative for answers to any questions you may have if you find out your flight has been canceled or delayed. They will have the most information about what your options are and whether the airline will provide any compensation for delays or cancellations.

Either walk up to the representative standing at your respective airline’s departure gate or call your airline’s contact number.

 

2. Find Out What Happened to Your Connecting Flight

Make sure to ask about your connecting flight if you have one. Airline representatives may be able to move your connecting flight if you can no longer make it on time. (Sometimes this is done automatically.)

 

3. Check Your Travel Insurance Policy

Seek support from your trip protection plan provider if you have purchased a policy. You may receive compensation if your flight has been delayed for several hours (often five hours or more).

This can help cover the cost of accommodations, meals, and local transportation while you are delayed. Your travel insurance policy may even provide travel assistance services to help you book a new flight in the event of a cancellation.

 

4. Read the Fine Print for Your Airline

Many questions you may have about your flight delay or cancellation can be answered in the fine print on your airline’s website. Your airline will lay out its procedures for delays and cancellations, so take a look before you purchase.

Print out a copy to keep on hand or save it to your phone so you can access it at any moment. 

PRO TIP! Ask your airline representative about complimentary lounge passes if your airline was significantly delayed. Though they could say no, it doesn’t hurt to ask. Airports may feature both airline lounges and pay-per-use lounges. Look for your airline’s designated lounge if you have a lounge membership. You can also pay a one-time fee to utilize lounge amenities. Though they tend to be costly, the quiet space may be ideal during long layovers or delays.

 

Not Everything Goes According to Plan

That’s why Atlas Journey® has these core benefits:



Flight Cancelled
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Lost/Delayed
Baggage Coverage


Flight Delay
Benefit


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Purchase Travel Insurance with Flight Cancellation Protection

Travel insurance, often referred to as flight insurance for its coverage of booked flights, has the potential to ease financial burdens during travel headaches. Benefits like Travel Delay, Trip Cancellation, and Baggage Delay could mean reimbursement for some necessary expenses while dealing with a delayed or canceled flight.

Travel insurance can reimburse you for overnight necessities if your bag doesn’t arrive until the following morning. It can even reimburse you for unused prepaid expenses, like prepaid tickets for a tour, if your delayed flight causes you to miss it.

A comprehensive travel insurance plan may even provide coverage for medical evacuations and unexpected medical bills while traveling abroad. Insure your trip from unexpected emergencies so that money is one less thing to worry about during delays or cancellations.

Get a quote instantly online for your travel insurance plan with trip cancellation. 

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For over 25 years, WorldTrips has provided travel insurance and customer service to help our customers travel fearlessly. Our knowledgeable customer representatives are available 24/7 to respond to your travel emergencies. We have team members who can speak various languages and are available to help you with immediate assistance, regardless of what time zone you’re in.

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WorldTrips' Atlas Journey, Atlas Cruiser, and Atlas On-The-Go trip protection insurance products are underwritten by Tokio Marine HCC's U.S. Specialty Insurance Company (USSIC). USSIC is a Texas-domiciled insurance company operating on an admitted basis throughout the United States. Coverage is available to U.S. residents of the U.S. states and District of Columbia only. This plan provides insurance coverage that only applies during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home, and automobile insurance policies. Coverage may not be available in all states.

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