--- source_url: "https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection?utm_source=openai" title: "Trip Delay and Missed Connection Coverages | Travel Guard" mirrored_at: 2026-08-17T01:08:55.150Z host: www.travelguard.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection?utm_source=openai Before travel mishaps and unpredicted events ruin your vacation, learn about the Trip Delay and Missed Connected Benefits from Travel Guard. JUMP TO [Trip Delay](#aboutTripDelay) / [Missed Connection](#missedConnection) / [Filing a Claim](#aboutFilingClaim)/ [Testimonial](#reviewsAndTestimonials) ## Trip Delay When certain unexpected events prevent you from reaching your vacation, Travel Guard can help get you back on track. ![](https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_2047807102/container_1111753596/container_1524513960/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1720504317886/information.svg) ## What is Trip Delay coverage? Trip Delay is a coverage on most Travel Guard travel insurance plans that provides you with coverage for certain reasonable costs, which may include lodging and food, when you can’t reach your destination due to a covered, Unforeseen delay or cancellation. ![](https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_2047807102/container_1111753596_2055184347/container_1524513960_281166316/image.coreimg.svg/1720592222434/help.svg) ## How do I use Trip Delay coverage? If you experience a significant delay in your travels (length of time varies by plan), save any receipts for necessary items you purchase until you’re able to get to your destination. You can file a claim to request reimbursement for those expenses. To confirm which expenses are covered, be sure to review your plan’s complete terms and conditions.  ## Common Questions When you’re looking at travel insurance plans, it’s important to understand what you are purchasing. The best way to do this is to read over the policy of insurance. ## Missed Connection The Missed Connection coverage from Travel Guard can help insured travelers by providing reimbursement for certain additional transportation costs incurred to get your journey back on track if a departure is missed for a covered reason. ![](https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_736908374/container_2047807102/container_1111753596/container_1524513960/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1720504317886/information.svg) ## What is Missed Connection coverage? Missed Connection is a coverage on most Travel Guard travel insurance plans that provides coverage when you miss your departure due to a Common Carrier (like an airline) delay. It typically covers for certain additional transportation costs associated with getting you back to your trip and for covered unused trip costs if you miss portions of your trip entirely.  ![](https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_736908374/container_2047807102/container_1111753596_2055184347/container_1524513960_1739592273/image.coreimg.svg/1720592222434/help.svg) ## How do I use Missed Connection coverage? If you experience a missed connection, save any receipts for costs associated with catching up with your trip. If you need assistance getting to your destination, Travel Guard’s 24-hour emergency travel assistance team can help with last-minute arrangements. You can file a claim to request reimbursement for those covered expenses you incurred. ## Common Questions ## Filing a claim for Trip Delay or Missed Connection ![](https://www.travelguard.com/travel-insurance/benefits/trip-delay-missed-connection/_jcr_content/root/container_copy_copy_/container_894175124/container_copy/container_1111753596/container_1524513960/image_copy.coreimg.svg/1730102355415/multiple-files.svg) ## What documentation do I need to file a claim for Trip Delay or Missed Connection? The specific documentation needed for your Trip Delay or Missed Connection claim will depend on the reason for delay/missed connection and any expenses incurred because of it. Below is a list of documentation that may be required. - Travel Guard claim form - Travel itinerary showing original details of insured trip - Common Carrier report - Receipts for expenses being claimed There may be additional documents required based on your specific claim. You can start the process of filing a claim online with our claims portal or you can call us directly if you have specific questions. ## Reviews and Testimonials So far, while using your travel insurance plans, we have not had any travel issues. Still, I would never travel without a travel insurance plan.  Trip delays and cancelled flights are bad enough, but with your travel insurance plans, I don’t travel with trepidation anymore. Trips are supposed to alleviate stress, not exasperate it. \-Anthony H. Get a travel insurance plan the way you want it!