Trip Cancellation
The Trip Cancellation benefit can cover travelers in the event they have to cancel their trip for a reason covered in their plan. Reasons might be unexpected illness or a hurricane warning that is scheduled to land on a destination on your itinerary.
Coverage Available with TravelSafe
TravelSafe Insurance offers two great plans, Basic and Classic travel protection plans. Below are the maximum benefit amounts for Trip Cancellation.
| Classic | Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Trip Cancellation | Trip Cost up to $100,000 | Trip Cost up to $10,000 |
Trip Cancellation Can Reimburse
What kinds of expenses can this travel insurance benefit reimburse? We outline the details for you below.
| Classic | Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid, unused, non-refundable trip payments or deposits | ||
| Airline-imposed fees to rebank frequent flyer miles up to $150 | ||
| Single Occupancy Upgrade charges incurred due to a covered reason |
Examples of Covered Reasons*
Covered reasons are outlined by your plan and decide what can be covered. Remember, exclusions outlined in your policy can affect covered reasons.
| Classic | Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Sickness, Injury or Death | ||
| Common Carrier Delay/Cancellation due to unannounced strike, mechanical breakdown, or inclement weather | ||
| A hurricane warning being issued for your trip destination | ||
| Residence or destination made uninhabitable | ||
| Workplace rendered unsuitable for business | ||
| Involuntary termination of employment | ||
| Permanent transfer of employment (250 miles or more) | ||
| You are required to serve on a Jury | ||
| Being hijacked or quarantined | ||
| Life threatening illness/injury or death of your host at a destination on your itinerary | ||
| Traffic accident while en route to departure | ||
| Bankruptcy or default of travel supplier (other than the travel agency, organization, or firm from whom you purchased travel arrangements supplied by others) | ||
| A Terrorist Incident | ||
| Documented theft of passports or visas | ||
| Military personnel called to emergency duty for a national disaster other than war | ||
| Revocation of previously granted military leave or reassignment due to war | ||
| Mandatory evacuation (or official public evacuation notices or recommendations without a mandatory evacuation order issued) due to bad weather or natural disaster |
*These are examples of covered reasons. Additional terms apply to the covered reasons discussed.
Common Questions About This Benefit
We put together a list of common questions travelers like you have asked about Trip Cancellation.
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When must I cancel my trip?
Trip cancellation is effective until the scheduled departure date and time of your trip. If you are unable to continue your trip for a covered reason, but travel has begun, you may qualify for trip interruption.
How much can I get reimbursed for airline-imposed fees for rebanking my frequent flyer miles?
You can receive up to $150 for the cost of airline-imposed fees for rebanking frequent flyer miles. Your trip must be cancelled for a covered reason as outlined in your plan.
Who do I have to contact to let them know I am canceling my trip for a covered reason?
You will first contact your travel supplier –– the airline, cruise line, tour operator, etc. You’ll cancel your trip through them, and then you’ll contact TravelSafe’s claims department online, by phone, email, or fax by the date of departure.
If you are filing a Cancel for Any Reason claim, you’ll need to contact TravelSafe 2 days before your scheduled departure date.
I had to cancel my trip. What do I need to do now?
You’ll file a claim with TravelSafe online, by phone, email, or fax by the date of departure.