The baggage delay benefit provides reimbursement for essential items if your checked luggage is delayed for a specified period during your trip.
$750 - 3 hours + Optional Cruise Bundle Upgrade
$500 - 6 hours + Optional Cruise Bundle Upgrade
$200 - 12 hours + Optional Cruise Bundle Upgrade

If your checked luggage takes an unexpected detour and doesn’t arrive on time, the baggage delay benefit steps in to help. It reimburses you for necessary purchases like clothing, toiletries, and other essentials while you wait for your bags to catch up. This coverage can help you stay comfortable, even when your belongings are running late.

Available on each plan (for an additional cost), the cruise bundle includes an upgrade to baggage delay coverage (in addition to other benefits).
Each of these brings the total to $2,500 Baggage Delay coverage.
Coverage and benefit eligibility may vary by state. Read your plan document for full details.
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Travel Insured offers an insurance benefit called “Baggage Delay.” If your checked luggage is delayed for a predetermined specific time period after you arrive at your destination, (typically 3, 6, or 12 hours, depending on your plan) you can be reimbursed for necessary items you need to buy while you wait. These include basics like clothing, toiletries, and other personal essentials. This benefit is especially helpful when bags don’t arrive on time, and you need to attend an event or continue traveling. Just keep your receipts for when you submit a claim.
No, baggage delay coverage is included as part of our extensive travel protection plans. It cannot be purchased on its own. However, including it in a full plan helps you benefit from additional protections like trip interruption coverage and medical expense coverage, providing a safety net for your journey.
No, there is no deductible for this benefit. You can be reimbursed for eligible expenses up to your plan’s maximum benefit amount, helping with any out-of-pocket costs.
If you’ve packed essentials in your carry-on, you may not need to utilize the baggage delay benefit. This is because baggage delay coverage is designed to account for necessary items that are delayed in your checked bags. For instance, if your delayed checked luggage contains event-specific attire, essential medications, or items critical to your trip, the coverage allows for reimbursement up to the plans maximum benefit amount for necessary replacements you need to buy.
This benefit could help even very well-prepared travelers in unforeseen circumstances. Remember to keep receipts for any additional purchases, as they will be needed during the claims process. This benefit helps you adapt to unexpected delays while maintaining your comfort and travel plans.
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