More than ever it’s important to know what you’re covered for in terms of your cover options when a strike occurs. While you may not want to think of the possibility of a strike derailing your trip overseas. The fact is that if they occur, you’ll want to know what to do, and in what circumstances you’ll be covered. Keep reading to learn how World Nomads travel insurance can offer cover when it comes to trip delays and interruptions, and cancellations due to airline strikes.
In the event of cancellation, delay, or restriction of your travel arrangements by your travel service provider due to a strike our policies may cover you depending on your specific circumstances and the plan you’ve purchased. If you purchased a plan and received your Certificate of Insurance before a strike was announced, you may be covered. If you purchase your plan after a strike has been declared, there is no coverage available as the strike is a ‘known event.’
When the workers union releases a formal statement declaring the day and time of the strike, that is considered an announcement. Policies purchased after this announcement will not be covered in the event of delays and any incurred costs.
If you want to know what you’ll be covered for in the event off a cancellation, read our FAQ article which will give you advice on terms, conditions, limits and exclusions.
Our Explorer Plan offers cover for missed connection in the event of a strike, provided you purchased your travel insurance plan prior to the announcement of the strike action. There is no cover under our Standard Plan for delays or interruptions due to strike.
Important: you’ll need to provide verifiable written evidence of the timing and circumstances of the event (in this case the strike), the actual costs incurred and that any pre-paid expenses were non-refundable according to the conditions of your service provider. Where applicable, this includes:
For more information around delayed and missed flights click on our FAQ article - Travel insurance: delayed and missed flights - to get the latest information.
While it’s frustrating, you should always remain patient and show respect for the officers who are attempting to maintain travel operations. Here are some tips to help make life easier:
If you think your travel plans will 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.
Travel insurance isn't designed to cover everything. Common claims we see where there's no cover for trip delay, interruption, or cancellation include:
This is only a summary of cover and does not include the full terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions of the policy. You should read your Policy Wording in full, so you understand what is and isn’t covered. If you are unsure about your level of travel cover, please contact us for help.
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