Travel Delays & Cancellations

Travel Delays & Cancellations Coverage

Complete Travel Delay and Cancellation Protection

Travel plans can change unexpectedly, whether due to flight delays, cancellations, or other unforeseen circumstances. With travel delays and cancellations coverage, you’re financially protected from the costs of interruptions to your itinerary, ensuring minimal stress as you navigate your Canadian working holiday.

What Does Travel Delay & Cancellation Cover Include?

  • Trip Cancellation: Reimbursement for pre-paid, non-refundable expenses like flights, accommodation, and tours if your trip is cancelled for covered reasons.
  • Missed Connections: Covers additional travel expenses if a delay causes you to miss a connecting flight or onward journey.
  • Travel Delays: Reimbursement for meals, accommodation, and transport if you’re delayed for a specified period due to unforeseen events.
  • Emergency Return Home: Covers the cost of returning home in case of an emergency, such as illness or the death of a close family member.
  • Event Cancellations: Protects your investment in pre-booked activities or tickets if your plans are interrupted.

Why Travel Delay & Cancellation Coverage Matters

Travel delays and cancellations can result in significant financial losses, especially for long-term trips like your IEC working holiday. This coverage ensures you’re reimbursed for covered expenses, helping you get back on track without the financial burden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Covered reasons include serious illness, injury, family emergencies, natural disasters, or strikes that disrupt travel. Check your PDS for a full list of covered events.

You can claim reimbursement for reasonable costs like meals, transport, and accommodation up to the limits outlined in your policy. Delays must meet the minimum time requirement specified.

Yes, missed connections due to airline delays are covered, including additional travel expenses incurred to continue your journey.

If the cancellation is due to a non-covered event, such as a change of mind, you will not be eligible for reimbursement. Always check the policy terms for clarity.

Yes, pre-paid, non-refundable expenses like tours and event tickets are covered under this policy, provided the delay or cancellation meets the criteria in your policy.