Omicron? More like Omigod my travel plans have been cancelled!
It’s the worst thing that could happen to wing-clipped Singaporeans looking to the skies for some much needed travel nourishment. However, as we have mentioned in our travel articles ofJust in case the travel restrictions change for the umpteenth time or, touch wood, you test positive for COVID-19.Nearly all the travel insurance providers have some sort of clause that reads verbatim:
“You must provide documentary proof that you had first attempted to obtain a refund of any prepaid expenses from your transport or accommodation provider, and had been denied your request for a refund.
This means that if you’ve gotten a partial refund from your airline or accommodation provider, they will only pay that difference. The payout is also capped at varying amounts depending on the policy. What is the travel insurance coverage for trip cancellation or postponement due to COVID-19 Omicron variant?, here are the coverages for trip cancellation and postponement:Trip cancellation due to COVID-19 Omicron