Covered Reasons for Trip Cancellation (2024)

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Covered Reasons for Trip Cancellation? ›

Here are some examples: The unexpected death, sickness or injury of you, a travelling companion, or a family member. You need to attend the birth of a family member's child. Travel carrier cannot get you to your destination due to a natural disaster or severe weather.

Here are some examples: The unexpected death, sickness or injury of you, a travelling companion, or a family member. You need to attend the birth of a family member's child. Travel carrier cannot get you to your destination due to a natural disaster or severe weather.

The unexpected death, illness, or injury of you and/or a traveling companion that deems you unfit to travel, by order of a licensed physician. The hospitalization or death of a non-traveling family member.

Sickness, injury, death, or quarantine of a member of your travel party. A delay that causes you to miss or interrupt any part of your covered trip due to weather, mechanical reasons, or travel advisory. Loss or damage to your baggage and personal effects due to theft, burglary, fire, or transportation hazards.

Here are some typical covered reasons that trip cancellation insurance covers: Family or travel companion illness. Death of a travel companion or family member. Damage to your house due to a natural disaster, such as a flood, fire or earthquake.

Trip cancellation insurance can reimburse you for 100% of your nonrefundable and prepaid trip costs if you cancel for a covered reason, which may include: Death of your travel companion, business partner or family member (policies differ on who is considered a family member).

When you're ready to submit your claim, log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for and then select 'Make a Claim'. The XCover claims process is quick and simple, with payment or reimbursem*nt for approved claims processed instantly.

The airline will accept a doctor's note on letterhead to document an illness, a death certificate or obituary notice for a death, a copy of military orders or a note from an employer. Verification of the documentation is pursued only if ''something seems suspicious,'' Ms. McNabb said.

In some cases, airlines will grant waivers and refund your ticket due to severe medical reasons but only on a case by case basis. Airlines will require some sort of documentation from your doctor. You will need to contact the airline directly to inquire if you can get a refund.

For emergency medical situations

The document must provide a diagnosis and include the doctor's name and signature. Prescriptions are not accepted as valid documentation. Refunds and waived fees are always at the discretion of the airline and never guaranteed.

Do credit cards cover trip cancellation? ›

Your credit card's trip cancellation insurance may reimburse you for prepaid flights and hotel stays booked with your credit card. Trip interruption insurance (for trips that end earlier than planned) may cover expenses like the cost of a last-minute flight home.

Ask your doctor (or a nurse or someone at the front desk) politely, and make it as easy for them as possible to provide a doctors note. Provide the airline with as much information as possible about your medical condition, ask nicely, and follow up to check on the process of your cancellation fee waiver claim.

As his attending physician, I can attest to the severity of his condition and the urgent need for him to receive medical treatment. Due to this unforeseen circ*mstance, it was necessary for Mr. Doe to cancel his flight. He was unable to provide advance notice of his cancellation due to the sudden nature of his injury.

I am writing to ask for your consideration to cancel their pending flights with you due to unforeseen medical circ*mstances. If you need additional clarification, or if additional information is required, my office will be happy to provide it. You may contact our clinic at [OFFICE PHONE NUMBER].