Is there travel insurance for missed flights?
Our family will be going to Rome this November. As in a previous question, I am worried about missing my return flight home.
Is there travel insurance that will help us find a return ticket home if that happens? I'm talking about us missing a flight with no fault of the airline. Like if the train breaks down or we get stuck in traffic.
This policy would need to buy us return tickets home and since there might not be a ticket available, I imagine it would have to be able to do some clever negotiating with the airline and hotels.
Does that exist?
Best Answer
I have experience with this today. We were delayed because of multiple miscommunication about the taxi pickup time, and unexpected traffic problems. We did not have the opportunity to speak to the airline (who may indeed have given us a free ride home the following day). Instead, we bought new tickets to leave the same day, and attempted a claim against travel insurance.
In my case, the policy only allowed a missed flight in the event: 1. A scheduled flight, bus or train service led to the missed connection; 2. The taxi was in an accident or broke down.
Basically, events that can be documented in some way to have deviated from the expected service level. Slow traffic isn't a missing of a service agreement, but a bus arriving late is.
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Can you claim for a missed flight?
If you've missed your flight, you may be entitled to receive compensation from the airline or you may be able to get a refund of the airfare or the taxes you have paid.What happens if you accidentally miss your flight?
If you fail to show up for your scheduled flight, you'll fall into the \u201cno show\u201d category, meaning that the airline can cancel the rest of your itinerary, leaving you with minimal options for refunds or rebooking.Do you have to pay for missing a flight?
If you missed your flight connection due to your previous flight being delayed or canceled, you will likely be booked on the next flight free of charge. The airline is also required to provide you with care, including food, refreshments, and access to communication.Travel Insurance Tips: 7 Things to Know Before You Buy
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