Flying in fog season? Here’s how to protect yourself from delays and cancellations.
Live MintIf you’re planning to fly to or within north India in the next month or two, you should be prepared for fog-related delays and cancellations. However, adverse weather is among the factors for which airlines aren’t required to provide free hotel stays or monetary compensation if a flight is delayed for more than 24 hours. Vivek Chaturvedi, chief marketing officer and head of direct sales, Go Digit General Insurance, said a common carrier delay cover pays out if the flight is delayed beyond the duration specified in the policy. While most travel insurance policies cover delays and missed connections, few cover flight delays or cancellations due to extreme weather. When booking flights through online travel agencies, it is common to find the option to buy a basic travel insurance policy that covers lost baggage, flight delays, missed connections and trip cancellations by the passenger on account of emergencies.