American Express Vacations: Cancel For Any Reason Travel Protection Plan
Cancel For Any Reason Travel Protection Plan
American Express Vacations' Cancel For Any Reason 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 that provide reimbursement only for cancellations due to medical reasons, the American Express Vacations Plan provides your enrolled clients with a full refund in the event they need to cancel their trip for any reason right up to the departure time of the flight. The complete package is covered, including airfare regardless of ticketing penalties or airline regulations, if cancelled prior to departure.
The Cancel For Any Reason 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**
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 Travel Protection Plan cost?***
Published vs. Bulk Air Protection Waiver
Effective Friday, June 29, 2007, 'Cancel For Any Reason Travel Protection Plan' pricing has changed. There is now separate pricing for published air vs. bulk air & land-only itineraries. On bookings with published air, the price has increased. The child rate remains the same $45 across the board. The following holiday dates have increased by $30: 12/21/08-1/3/09, 2/14-2/22/09, 4/11-4/19/09 and 12/23/09-1/3/2010.
| 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 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 Protection Plan insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, a Pennsylvania Insurance Company (NAIC #19445), under Policy Number 9500360, with its principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270, currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. 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.
