Travel questions

Will self-quarantine costs be covered by our travel insurance if we catch coronavirus?

Simon Calder answers questions on the outbreak and one on recouping earnings after a flight cancellation

Monday 02 March 2020 20:06 GMT
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Q My wife and I are travelling to Thailand on Wednesday. We booked months ago. I was just checking with my travel insurer, who confirmed that we were fully covered while there despite the coronavirus.

However, they were unsure whether, if we were required to self-quarantine for 14 days and missed our flight home, they would cover it. They said that it would be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, which is hardly helpful.

We are travelling independently with no travel company assistance.

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