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Travel Insurance Coverage for Memorial Day Travel Delays, Explained by SquaremouthST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, about 20% of travelers are delayed en route to their Memorial Day vacation, according to data from the United States Department of Transportation. Leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains when travel delays can be covered this Memorial Day weekend. What is Covered? Travel Delay coverage is provided on most policies from squaremouth.com. This benefit provides reimbursement for meals and hotel accommodations if a trip is unexpectedly delayed for at least 3-12 hours. Delays Caused by the Airline Delays Caused by a Flight Disturbance What is Not Covered?> More than 39 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, the highest total in 12 years, according to AAA. With more people on the roads and in airports, even insured travelers should plan ahead for traffic and long security lines. Missed Flight Due to Traffic Missed Flight Due to Long Airport Security Lines "Travel insurance is designed to protect travelers from unforeseen events," explains Squaremouth spokesperson Megan Singh. "During holiday weekends, heavy traffic and long lines in the airport can be expected, and are not covered by travel insurance." ABOUT SQUAREMOUTH Available Topic Expert:
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