Airspace Shutdown Leaves Travelers Stranded; InsureMyTrip Shares What Travel Insurance May Cover

Following the recent military operation in Venezuela and the resulting airspace shutdown, tens of thousands of travelers are facing unexpected flight cancellations, delays, and missed connections.

Situation
- A recent military operation in Venezuela led to an airspace shutdown, stranding tens of thousands of travelers.
- Nearly 1,000 InsureMyTrip customers may be directly impacted, with flights canceled, delayed, or rerouted.
- Airlines are adjusting schedules while governments issue guidance.

How Travel Insurance May Help
Coverage depends on the specific policy, timing of purchase, and official classification of the event. Potential benefits include:
- Travel Delay – Reimbursement for meals, lodging, and extra expenses after a qualifying delay.
- Trip Cancellation/Interruption – Coverage if a trip must be canceled or cut short for a covered reason.
- Missed Connection – Benefits if delays cause missed onward flights or tours.
- Baggage Delay/Loss – Coverage if luggage is delayed, lost, or mishandled during disrupted travel.

Tips for Filing a Claim
- Know your coverage – Review benefits, exclusions, and deadlines.
- Save documentation – Receipts, airline notices, unused tickets, baggage reports, proof of payment.
- Document issues in real time – Photos of luggage contents, screenshots of delay/cancellation notices.
- File promptly – Late submissions can cause delays or denial.
- Use digital portals – Online claims filing speeds processing and allows status tracking.

InsureMyTrip’s Role
- Helping travelers understand their options and navigate claims.
- Rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
- Recently introduced an annual travel insurance plan for frequent travelers.