Trip Cancellation and Baggage Cover: How They Work
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Cancellation and baggage are the two most misunderstood benefits in travel policies. Both depend on specific conditions.
Trip cancellation
If the trip is cancelled for a reason listed in the policy — sudden illness, accident, death of a close relative, redundancy — non-refundable ticket and accommodation costs are reimbursed. Changing your mind, or a visa refusal unless specifically covered, is excluded.
Documents
Evidence of the cancellation reason, invoices for non-refunded payments and the cancellation terms of the tour or hotel. Claims without documents do not proceed.
Baggage loss
A Property Irregularity Report (PIR) filed with the airline is mandatory. Insurance covers the amount above what the airline pays, up to the policy limit.
Baggage delay
Beyond a defined number of hours, essential purchases (clothing, toiletries) are reimbursed. Keep the receipts.
Valuables
Laptops, cameras and jewellery carry separate limits, and most policies expect them to be carried in hand luggage.
Frequently asked questions
Does cancellation cover include visa refusal?
Standard policies generally exclude it; it is covered only when offered as a specific benefit.
My baggage is lost — what first?
File a PIR with the airline before leaving the airport; without it the insurance claim is not processed.
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