Sometimes things happen that are outside of your control and result in you needing to make a change to your itinerary. With World Nomads, if your trip is interrupted, you may be able to reclaim costs for additional transport and accommodation incurred.
We offer two plans – Standard and Explorer – each of which offers different levels of coverage for Trip Interruption. It is up to you to choose what plan has the right level of coverage to meet your travel needs.
Note: be aware that there is a NZ$100 policy excess payable per claimable event.
There are 14 insured events for Trip Interruption cover, including:
Be sure to read your Policy Document carefully, and if you have any questions, contact us.
Our policies don’t cover you in the event your flight is cancelled due to staffing issues, or in the event you have been ‘bumped’ to another flight because it’s been overbooked. In these cases you should:
Note: If you choose to purchase another flight with another airline, you should be aware you may not be covered for these additional expenses.
With World Nomads you can get an instant quote anytime, anywhere, before you leave home or while you’re on the road.
If you need to make a claim, here’s something we prepared earlier: a step-by-step guide on how to claim.
Some of the things we won’t cover include:
Find out more about related events including:
This is only a summary of coverage and does not include the full terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the policy. You should read your Policy Document in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. That way there won’t be any surprises if you need to use it. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
The information provided is of a general nature and is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice in any form and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining professional advice that is specific to your circumstances. You should seek advice from a financial advice provider if you would like further information about whether a particular product is appropriate for you and your circumstances.
We’re here to help if you have a question about travel insurance. We’re available:
Within New Zealand:
0800 666 237
From anywhere in the world:
+61 2 8256 1542
Within Australia:
1300 787 375
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