Sometimes travel plans don’t go as planned. With Alternative Airlines’ travel protection options, you can book with added confidence. Whether you need to cancel due to an emergency or your bags don’t arrive, we’re here to help reduce the friction.
With Cancellation Protection, you can get your money back if you can’t fly due to illness, emergency or other unforeseen events. It’s easy to add at checkout and gives you more flexibility when plans change.
If your checked bag can’t be found within 96 hours of your flight's arrival, you’ll get up to $2,000 in compensation - there's no need to declare what was inside or provide receipts.
This is a straightforward pay-out designed to ease the hassle when bags are delayed or lost.
You can add Baggage Protection at checkout. Claims are processed quickly online - file a claim today.
This service is powered by our partner, BlueRibbon Bags.
Start by searching for your flights on Alternative Airlines. Once you've found the perfect option, click through to begin the booking process.
Just before you confirm your booking, you’ll see the option to add Cancellation Protection, Baggage Protection, or both. Choose the level of cover that suits your trip.
Complete your booking knowing you’ve added an extra layer of reassurance. If anything goes wrong, you're not on your own - you're protected.
Travel comes with enough what-ifs. Lost bags. Last-minute emergencies. A sudden need to cancel. By adding travel protection, you're giving yourself backup when things don’t go to plan. Here’s why it’s worth it:
Adding protection takes seconds at checkout, and can save you hours of frustration later!
Our Customer Service team is always here if you need a hand before, during or after your journey.
Our travel protection offerings are optional add-ons you can include when booking your flight with Alternative Airlines. It helps cover you financially if things go wrong, like if you need to cancel your trip or if your bags get lost.
When you add travel protection at checkout, you're covered based on the options you choose: Cancellation Protection, Baggage Protection, or both.
Cancellation Protection covers you if you can’t travel due to a range of unexpected events. This part of your travel protection helps you claim a refund for your flight if something serious happens, such as:
Each situation is reviewed individually, and claims are handled online through a quick and easy process.
Baggage Protection compensates you if your checked luggage is lost or delayed. If your bags don’t arrive within 96 hours of landing, you can claim up to $2,000. There’s no need to list what was inside or dig out receipts. It’s designed to reduce stress, not add to it.
You can add travel protection during the checkout process. After choosing your flight, you’ll see the option to include Cancellation Protection, Baggage Protection, or both.
Once your booking is confirmed, you won’t be able to add it later, so it’s best to decide before completing your booking.
We work with BlueRibbon Bags, a trusted partner that handles the Baggage Protection side of your travel protection. They manage claims and pay-outs quickly, without asking for receipts or itemised lists, making the process straightforward and efficient.
After booking, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to claim if you need to. All travel protection claims, whether for cancellation or baggage, are filed online. You’ll fill out a short form and provide any relevant details.
Claims are reviewed quickly and payments are made if your situation meets the cover criteria.
