Missed Connection Coverage

With today’s airline consolidation taking place in the skies, most carriers operate interconnecting flights with code share partners. This means that you are dependent on your flight departing and landing on time to catch the connecting one to your final destination. However sometimes due to Inclement Weather, Strikes be Airline Employees or Equipment Failure on the part of the Airlines could result in your initial flight getting delayed and you missing the subsequent one… This would lead the traveller to look for hotel accommodation and food abroad apart from other assistance. Overseas travel insurance policies offered by Indian insurance companies cover the policy holder for expenses incurred directly relating to missed connection or missed departures. You will note that there is a deductible in most plans. This amount refers to the minimum expenses that need to be incurred by the insured, above which the incurred expenses are reimbursed upto the policy coverage limit.