Travel insurance: If an airline cancels a flight, it pays, not the insurer
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Business Standard
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar explained that when an airline cancels a flight, rules require the airline to refund passengers. He also suggested buying cover right after booking, since some benefits are offered only within a short window of the first trip payment.
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The article explains what travellers going abroad should look for in travel insurance. It covers trip cancellation, medical cover for costly destinations, add-ons such as evacuation and pre-existing disease cover, common exclusions and claim mistakes. It notes that most policies pay for cancellations only for specific reasons.
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Travel insurance: If an airline cancels a flight, it pays, not the insurer