American Express Vacations: Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan
Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan
American Express Vacations' Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan means exactly what it says. No hassles, no worries - a plan that we believe is the best in the industry. And now children can be covered at a lower price!
Unlike other travel protection plans, the American Express Vacations Plan provides your enrolled clients with a full refund in the event they need to cancel their trip, right up to the original scheduled flight departure time. The complete package is covered, including airfare regardless of ticketing penalties or airline regulations, if cancelled prior to departure.
The Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan includes:
Section I - Cancel For Any Reason Waiver*
- Cancel For Any Reason Waiver: Reimburses you for any cancellation penalties incurred if you cancel your trip FOR ANY REASON prior to your originally scheduled flight departure time. American Express Vacations will refund your money in full, with the exception of the cost of the plan.
Section II - Travel Protection Plan insurance - underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, an AEGON company; Columbus, OH; NAIC # 10952**
- Trip Interruption: Up to total trip cost: Reimburses the unused, non-refundable portion of your land/sea arrangement plus the cost of additional airfare or change fees to original airfare to return home or catch up to your trip should you need to interrupt your trip due to an illness, injury or death to yourself, a traveling companion or covered family member.
- Medical Expenses: Up to $5,000: Reimburses you for doctor and hospital charges should you become ill or injured during your trip.
- Baggage/Personal Effects: Up to $800: Reimburses you should your baggage or personal effects become lost, stolen or damaged while traveling.
- Bag Delay: Up to $100: Reimburses you for the purchase of necessary personal items should your bags be delayed by the airline for more than 24 hours during your trip.
How much does the Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan cost?***
Published vs. Bulk Air Protection Waiver
Prices for the Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan are shown below. There is separate pricing for published air vs. bulk air and land only itineraries. The following holiday dates have an additional $30.00 surcharge: 4/1-4/19/10, 12/23/10-1/3/11, 2/18-2/27/11, 4/21-4/30/11, 12/23/11-1/13/12.
| If Total Booking Cost Per Adult is: | Then Plan Cost Per Adult for Bulk & Land-Only is: | Then Plan Cost Per Adult for Published Air is: | And Plan Cost Per Child (Bulk or Published) is: |
| All Destinations except Europe/ Eastern Med | |||
| less than $999.99 | $89 | $89 | $45 |
| $1000 - $1499.99 | $99 | $114 | $45 |
| $1500 and higher | $109 | $129 | $45 |
| Europe/Eastern Med Destinations: | |||
| less than $999.99 | $109 | $109 | $45 |
| $1000 and higher | $129 | $139 | $45 |
How to Purchase The Cancel for Any Reason and Travel Protection Plan?
To enroll in the Plan, simply pay the Plan cost included on your travel invoice at the time you make your trip deposit. For additional information or to answer any questions concerning the Plan, please contact 1-800-388-7033.
* Section I Cancel For Any Reason Waiver provided by Travel Impressions.
** Section II Travel Insurance is underwritten by Stonebridge Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio; NAIC # 10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) under Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000, TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. In CA, CT, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/ Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OR, OH, VT, WA and WY Policy Form #’s TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. This is a brief description of the insurance benefits provided. Other limitations and exclusions apply. For complete terms, conditions and exclusions, please review the Plan Description pamphlet or ask your travel agent for the pamphlet.
*** Please note that in certain states residents are not required to purchase the Travel Protection Plan insurance outlined in the Plan in order to purchase the Cancel For Any Reason Waiver. Please contact 1-800-388-7033 for details or refer to the Plan Description pamphlet for additional information.
