Section B - Abandoning your trip and travel delay

Travel delay

We will pay GBP20 for each complete twelve-hour period of delay up to the sum insured shown on the Schedule of Benefits if at the start of your pre-booked outward journey from the United Kingdom or return international journey direct to the United Kingdom by air, sea or cross channel train is delayed by at least twelve consecutive hours from scheduled departure due to circumstances outside your control, provided that you eventually go on the trip.

Abandonment

If it is necessary for you to have to abandon the pre-booked outward journey from the United Kingdom as a result of a delay lasting more than twenty-four consecutive hours, we will pay an amount equal to the cost of your trip up to the sum insured shown on the Schedule of Benefits less any amounts that you can claim back.

Special conditions which apply to section B

It is a condition of the cover provided under this section that:

  1. You must have checked in for your trip at or before the recommended time; and
  2. You get a written statement from the appropriate transport company or authority confirming the reason for the delay and how long it lasted.

What you are not covered for:

  1. The first GBP50 of each claim for each insured person for Abandonment claims.
  2. Any delay of less than twelve consecutive hours from scheduled departure.
  3. Any claim that results from strikes or industrial action that were public knowledge before you booked your trip.

Please read the general conditions, general exclusions and Schedule of Benefits.

Please read the general conditions, general exclusions and Schedule of Benefits.

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