This is a brief description of the plan available for all travel insurance sales pior to April 01, 2012.
Please note that a final claims determination is made based upon the plan provisions, and the written documentation we receive with your claim submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happensif my flight is delayed or canceled? The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan protects you in several ways. If your flight is delayed 3 hours or more, you can take a later flight and you will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $750 for your Additional Transportation Cost to join your Trip and for the cost of any unused land or water Travel Arrangements.
Click here for complete details of this benefit. You will also be reimbursed up to $150 per day toa maximum of $750 for any additional accommodation and travel expense if you incur a delay of 12 hours or more for a covered reason during your Trip.
Clickhere for complete details of this benefit.2. What can I do if I lose my passport or visa close to the departure dateof my Trip? Fortunately, passports and visas can often be replaced in a very short period of time. Sometimes as quickly as 24 hours. There are a number of passport service agencies who can provide this expedited service for you.
Clickhere for a passport service agency. 3. What if bad weather is predicted where I plan to travel? Will the Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan cover me if I cancelmy Trip? The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan does not provide coverage if you cancel your Trip based upon what may or may not happen.
Remember,
when you purchase the Travel Protection Plan by or before the final payment due date for your Trip, you also qualify for the Lindblad Expeditions Cancellation Waiver Benefit that allows you to cancel your Lindblad Expeditions Travel Arrangements up to 72 hours before your scheduled departure for ANY REASON. For complete details of the Lindblad Expeditions Cancellation Waiver Benefit, please click here. 4. What happensif my bags do not arrive at my destination when I do? What do I do? The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan covers all baggage delays of 24 hours or more during your Trip. You will be reimbursed up to $250 for personal articles you buy (such as toiletries, a change of clothing, etc.). Be sure to keep receipts for anything you purchase.
Your delayed or lost baggage will be tracked for up to one full year, if requested.
5. If I requiremedical care while on my Trip, are my medical bills covered? The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan covers medical expenses resulting from an illness or injury during your Trip. We even cover medical expenses for up to 52 weeks after your injury or illness. If you must be medically evacuated to another facility or home, these costs are covered as well.
Click here for complete details of this coverage. The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan includes a 24-hour worldwide assistance service to help you with medical or legal emergencies during your Trip.
Click here for complete details of this service. To file a claim, call the Program Administrator, Trip Mate, at 1-800-888-7292. Their Customer Service Representatives will assist you with your claim and mail you the appropriate claim form(s). Claims may also be reported onlineand claim forms downloaded at www.tripmate.com.
Click here forcomplete details of this service. 7. Does theLindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan cover my frequent flyer miles? Frequent flyer miles are not covered if you must cancel or interrupt your Trip. If you cancel your Trip for a covered reason, you will only be reimbursed the money actuallypaid for the Trip.
8. What happens if I lose my job and I must cancel my Trip? The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan provides coverage for job termination provided: 1) your job loss is the result of your involuntary termination of employment or layoff; 2) was not under your control; and 3) you must have been continuously employed with the same employer for 1 year prior to the termination or layoff.
If you have a specific question about the Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan, please
contactTrip Mate.