Author Topic: May not be able to go to Israel... Travel Insurance?? (Read 4672 times)

FoSho · « **on:** November 06, 2012, 02:04:38 PM »

We're traveling to Israel November 21 and have an appointment with the NY Passport Agency on Tuesday, Nov 13th to get expedited passports for me, my husband and my baby. We also had to order a birth certificate for my husband, and did so the weekend before the storm and figured we'd have it the next week (a few days before the appointment).

NY Passport Agency may not be open by then and I'm also not sure if the birth certificate for my husband will get here in time.

Is there any travel insurance that would cover our cancellations for this type of reason? If there would have been no hurricane - we would be fine.

Any advice/tips?

Thanks!

Ergel · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:13:10 PM »

I doubt you'll find someone to cover you after the fact

myb821 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:14:39 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:04:38 PM

We're traveling to Israel November 21 and have an appointment with the NY Passport Agency on Tuesday, Nov 13th to get expedited passports for me, my husband and my baby. We also had to order a birth certificate for my husband, and did so the weekend before the storm and figured we'd have it the next week (a few days before the appointment).

NY Passport Agency may not be open by then and I'm also not sure if the birth certificate for my husband will get here in time.

Is there any travel insurance that would cover our cancellations for this type of reason? If there would have been no hurricane - we would be fine.

Any advice/tips?

Thanks!

what cc did u put it on

FoSho · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:16:12 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on November 06, 2012, 02:13:10 PM

I doubt you'll find someone to cover you after the fact

Figured as much... If anyone has any ideas - please let me know...

FoSho · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:16:54 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on November 06, 2012, 02:14:39 PM

what cc did u put it on

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WhyAich · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:17:31 PM »

Usually such insurance needs to be booked 24 hours after the purchase date of the tickets

myb821 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:18:29 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:16:54 PM

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they have some sort of traveler insurance u can call and see if they will cover but i doubt it

sky121 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:20:26 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:04:38 PM

We're traveling to Israel November 21 and have an appointment with the NY Passport Agency on Tuesday, Nov 13th to get expedited passports for me, my husband and my baby. We also had to order a birth certificate for my husband, and did so the weekend before the storm and figured we'd have it the next week (a few days before the appointment).

NY Passport Agency may not be open by then and I'm also not sure if the birth certificate for my husband will get here in time.

Is there any travel insurance that would cover our cancellations for this type of reason? If there would have been no hurricane - we would be fine.

Any advice/tips?

Thanks!

Did you try calling the airline and "blaming" it on Sandy?

FoSho · « **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:24:20 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on November 06, 2012, 02:18:29 PM

they have some sort of traveler insurance u can call and see if they will cover but i doubt it

Thanks - on the phone with them now.

FoSho · « **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:25:14 PM »

Quote from: sky121 on November 06, 2012, 02:20:26 PM

Did you try calling the airline and "blaming" it on Sandy?

I'll definitely try that if I have to. It's ElAl though and I don't know if they'd be so nice about it. Especially since I have the 'special deal' tickets. $:-\$

myb821 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:26:23 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:25:14 PM

I'll definitely try that if I have to. It's ElAl though and I don't know if they'd be so nice about it. Especially since I have the 'special deal' tickets. $:-\$

elal may still be willing to cancel those tickets

bubkiz · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:26:58 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:24:20 PM

Thanks - on the phone with them now.

Try the passport office in Stamford, CT. They usually have appts.

sky121 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:28:22 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on November 06, 2012, 02:26:23 PM

elal may still be willing to cancel those tickets

+2

FoSho · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:31:55 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on November 06, 2012, 02:26:23 PM

elal may still be willing to cancel those tickets

True... CC company said I'd have to file with Chubb, but she basically said it's not officially covered in the terms, so... that is most likely a dead end. I guess I'll see what happens and call ElAl if need be and pray they'll cancel the tickets.

Does anyone know if they're still making changes to the tickets?

Ergel · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:32:03 PM »

What took you three months to realize you needed passports?

FoSho · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:38:05 PM »

Quote from: bubkiz on November 06, 2012, 02:26:58 PM

Try the passport office in Stamford, CT. They usually have appts.

They're not taking any new appointments or walk-ins right now. (I'm assuming they're getting all the traffic from other places.

Next closest agencies are Philadelphia and Boston.

sky121 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:39:25 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:31:55 PM

Does anyone know if they're still making changes to the tickets?

Yes. Just call ELAL. I really think you'll be ok.

WhyAich · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:43:02 PM »

call and say you had heard about changing to a direct flight and would like to do that

WhyAich · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:43:28 PM »

Quote from: FoSho on November 06, 2012, 02:38:05 PM

They're not taking any new appointments or walk-ins right now. (I'm assuming they're getting all the traffic from other places.

Next closest agencies are Philadelphia and Boston.

since nyc is closed

FoSho · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2012, 02:45:36 PM »

Thanks for your help everyone.

I will call ElAl and see what my options are.