A strike is a stoppage of work that is announced, organized and sanctioned by a labour union and which interferes with the normal departure and arrival of a common carrier.
You may have coverage if your Certificate of Insurance was issued prior to when the strike was foreseeable. A strike is foreseeable on the date labour union members vote to approve a strike. No coverage is available if you purchase your trip protection plan after a strike is foreseeable.
There may be coverage for trip cancellation or interruption if the strike causes complete cessation of services at the departure point or destination. You may be able to claim for reimbursement of your pre-paid, non-refundable travel costs. Reimbursable costs could include transportation, accommodations, and tours.
There may be coverage for trip delay if the strike causes a delay. You may be able to claim, up to the maximum amount allowed by your plan for:
Check your policy for more details.
If you think your travel plans might be affected by a strike, you should first:
In the event of a claim, you must do everything you can to minimize and reduce the cost of the claim and provide all supporting documentation of the event and expenses incurred. See our article on how to make a claim for more information.
If you’re in an emergency situation, injured or sick and need help, contact the 24/7 emergency assistance team as soon as possible. Their details are listed on your Certificate of Insurance.
If you have any other concerns, please contact us.
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms and conditions of the policy. It is important you read and understand your policy as it contains benefits, conditions, exclusions and pre-existing condition exclusions. If you do not understand your coverage, or if you have questions about your coverage, just ask us.
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