since 11/2000
Company Platinum - health plan for employees in Latin America and the Caribbean
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International Travel Insurance - Policy wording:
For residents of all countries outside the UK, USA and Canada
Main terms and conditions ( BUPA travel insurance )
Section 12 - Travel delay
This section does not apply if you have chosen Essential TravelCover. Cover will apply if you have chosen Premier, Gold or Ski TravelCover if the appropriate premium has been paid.
This section of the policy sets out the benefit we provide if your travel is delayed.
What is covered:
12.1 If the sea vessel, aircraft or train on which you are pre-booked to travel is delayed to or from your country of departure resulting in your arriving at your destination at least 12 hours after your original scheduled arrival time, as a direct result of:
* strike or industrial action; or
* adverse weather conditions; or
* mechanical breakdown of aircraft, sea vessel or train,
we will pay:
* £20 for each person insured under the policy for the first 12 hours that you are delayed; and
* £10 for each person insured under the policy for each additional full 12-hour period of delay.
The most we will pay for each person insured under the policy per trip is £100.
What is not covered:
a) Delays caused by strike or industrial action which had started or for which a start date had been announced before travel arrangements were made for your trip
b) Delays caused by the withdrawal from service of any aircraft, sea vessel or train on the orders or recommendation of the regulatory authority in any country
c) Any claim where you have not obtained written confirmation from the carrier giving the period and reason for the delay.