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Accidental Death Flight Insurance

At Alternative Airlines, you can search and buy flights from more than 600 airlines and add flight insurance to your booking. Our flight insurance product — Cancellation Protection — can be added to any flight booking, and entitles you to a full refund if you're unable to use your flight for any of the circumstances set out in the terms and conditions.

Adding flight insurance to your booking ensures that refund can be claimed for a variety of reasons, including the accidental death of yourself, a relative, or a member of your group.

Claiming a refund for Accidental Death

If you, or any person(s) in your group, are unable to attend your flights due to accidental death, you will likely be eligible for a refund if you have flight insurance. This is provided that you are able to present the required evidence, and is subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance provider.

Can I claim a refund for accidental death?

If you have added flight insurance to your flight tickets when you booked through Alternative Airlines, you will be eligible for a refund in the circumstance of accidental death. As with all reasons for claiming a refund through your flight insurance when you book with Alternative Airlines, full terms and conditions will apply. You can find the full list of reasons to request a refund can be found here.

Refund insurance can be claimed in the instance of your death (as the person who made the booking with us), any time up to the time of booking. A refund can also be claimed in the instance of the death of an immediate family member, or the death of any person(s) in the booking, up to 4 weeks prior to the scheduled flight departure date. To claim your refund, evidence will be required in the form of a death certificate.

Add Flight Insurance to your Booking

For just an extra little cost, flight insurance gives you peace of mind for your flights. This means that you can book your flights today, and not have to worry about losing money if you can't travel on your flights for reasons outside of your control.

The majority of flights are usually non-refundable, especially if you are travelling as an Economy Class passenger. Therefore, by adding flight insurance to your booking, you are covered and will be entitled to a full refund if you're unable to use your flight for any of the circumstances set out in the terms and conditions.

Find out how to add flight insurance to your booking with Alternative Airlines.

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FAQs

Can I claim a refund if my relative has passed away?

Yes, you can claim a refund on your flight tickets if your relative has passed away. To do so, you'll need to provide evidence in the form of a death certificate. Find out more in the terms and conditions of your travel insurer.

Where can I buy flight insurance?

You can add flight insurance to your flight booking with Alternative Airlines. Flight insurance is available to add to any flight that you purchase through the Alternative Airlines website, on any of the 600+ airlines available to book through the Alternative Airlines website, including Delta, United, Spirit, American Airlines, and many other carriers around the world.

How do I contact Alternative Airlines?

In the instance of the accidental death of your relative or a member of your party, it is important that you contact Alternative Airlines as soon as possible, so that we're able to discuss your options and help you claim a refund. Head to our contact page to find out more.