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Trip Delay

Learn what's covered and how to file a claim for expenses incurred during unexpected travel delays.

  • What is covered?

    • This benefit reimburses you for reasonable expenses incurred when your trip is delayed due to covered reasons such as a mechanical breakdown, weather-related delays, air traffic control delays, hijacking, unannounced strikes, or an oversold flight.

    • Eligible expenses include food and beverage, temporary lodging, pet boarding, virtual office rentals at the airport, and passes to airport spas or lounges.

  • What are the coverage limits?

    • You are covered for up to $500.00 for each ticket purchased.

    • The delay must last for more than six (6) hours or require an overnight stay.

    • Reimbursement is limited to a maximum of 3 days of expenses per Covered Person.

  • What is not covered (Exclusions)?

    • Delays that do not meet the minimum time requirement of more than six (6) hours, unless an overnight stay is required.

    • Expenses that result from the voluntary surrender of your voucher or ticket when a flight is oversold or a crew is unavailable.

  • Who is the insurance provider?

    • This benefit is issued and managed by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, located at 202B Hall's Mill Road, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889.

How to Claim

To file a claim for a trip delay, please visit our dedicated claims portal at: https://pliant.claimservicing.com/trip-delay

Tip: Please reference Policy Number 9912-2480. You must contact the Benefit Administrator within ninety (90) days of the date you were delayed. Be prepared to provide your travel itinerary, an account statement showing the last 4 digits used to purchase the ticket, a statement from the Common Carrier explaining the reason for the delay, and itemized receipts for your expenses (receipts are required for all food, and for other expenses of $25.00 or more).


Policy Document

For full terms, conditions, and coverage details, please reference the official policy document below:

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