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Trip Delay
The trip delay travel insurance benefit provides financial protection when your travel plans are unexpectedly interrupted due to covered reasons such as inclement weather, mechanical breakdowns, or other unforeseen events.
Plans that Offer This Benefit
$2,000 ($200/day) - 3 hours
$1,500 ($150/day) - 6 hours + Optional Upgrade Available
$500 ($100/day) - 12 hours
Delays Can Happen to Anyone
If your trip is delayed for a specified period, this benefit can reimburse you for additional expenses like meals, accommodations, and transportation incurred during the delay. It helps you out while waiting for your journey to resume, offering peace of mind and support during travel disruptions.
What Trip Delay Can Cover
Provides reimbursement for a covered reason, up to the maximum benefit amount, for the unused, forfeited, prepaid non-refundable payments or deposits for the travel arrangements, reasonable additional expenses, plus the additional transportation cost paid if your trip is delayed from the original departure time to:
- join your trip if you must depart after your scheduled departure date or travel via alternate travel arrangements;
- rejoin your trip from the point where you interrupted your trip to the next scheduled destination; or
- transport You to your originally scheduled return or final destination of your trip.
Optional Trip Delay Upgrade
With the Worldwide Trip Protector Deluxe plan, you can add this optional upgrade which increases coverage by $500, bringing the maximum benefit amount total to $2,000. Additional cost applies.
Covered Reasons for Trip Delay
- a traffic accident you are not directly involved in, while en route to your scheduled departure city or destination
- common carrier delay
- documented theft of passports or travel documents
- you are hijacked or quarantined
- inclement weather that causes a delay or complete cessation of services
- unannounced strike resulting in complete cessation of services
- due to a natural disaster, mandatory evacuation order or recommendation by local government authorities
- security breach, civil disorder or riot while at an airport or other port for the amount of consecutive hours shown on the plan document
Coverage and benefit eligibility may vary by state. Read your plan document for full details.
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Find Your Perfect Travel Insurance Match
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Education Center
Got a trip on the horizon? Let the excitement begin—because planning can be half the fun. Our Travel Insurance Education Center is packed with expert tips, destination guides, and real-world advice to help you plan with confidence and curiosity. Whether you're wondering what trip insurance covers, looking for a solid packing checklist, or just want to learn from other travelers’ stories, our blog and guides are here to make every step easier—and more enjoyable. Start exploring, get a personalized travel protection quote, and get ready for your trip feeling informed, inspired, and ready for anything.
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