ST.
PETERSBURG, Fla., May 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Each year, about 20% of travelers are
delayed en route to their Memorial Day vacation, according to
data from the United States Department of Transportation. With
airline delays and cancellations on the rise, having travel
insurance coverage could mean the difference between a comfortable
delay or a frustrating financial loss over the long travel
weekend.
Leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth,
explains when travel delays can be covered by travel insurance this
Memorial Day weekend.
What is Covered?
Travel Delay coverage is included on most
travel insurance policies and can cover the cost of your meals and
hotel accommodations if your trip is unexpectedly delayed for at
least 3-12 hours.
Delays Caused by the Airline
The Travel Delay benefit
is most commonly triggered by the delay of a travel supplier,
including inclement weather or a mechanical breakdown.
Delays Caused by a Flight Disturbance
Some policies
with the Travel Delay benefit cover any delay of a travel supplier,
such as your flight being held up to remove a passenger due to a
disturbance or overbooking.
What is Not Covered?
Last year over 42 million Americans traveled during Memorial Day
weekend, the highest total in over 20 years, according to AAA.
However, not all delays can be covered by travel insurance. With
even more people expected on the roads and in airports this
Memorial Day weekend, even insured travelers should plan ahead for
traffic and long security lines.
Missed Flight Due to Traffic
Getting caught in traffic
and missing your flight is not typically covered by travel
insurance. Squaremouth always recommends keeping traffic in mind
when you're heading to the airport and leaving early to account for
any potential delays on the road.
Missed Flight Due to Long Airport Security
Lines
Airports will be busier than usual during Memorial Day
weekend. Make sure you give yourself enough time to navigate
through the airport, as travel insurance does not cover you if you
miss your flight due to long lines checking in or at a security
checkpoint.
Squaremouth Tip:
In addition to giving
yourself enough time to get to and make your way through the
airport, Squaremouth recommends finding a policy with the most
flexible delay coverage. The most flexible plans have Travel Delay
coverage that kicks in after a 3-hour delay and covers any delay of
a common carrier.
Available Topic Expert: Jenna
Hummer is available for comment and interview.
jhummer@squaremouth.com
About Squaremouth: Squaremouth.com
has insured over 3 million travelers. Using Squaremouth's intuitive
quoting and comparison engine, award-winning support team, and
verified customer reviews, travelers can save time and money to find
the best travel insurance policy for their trip.
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