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I have booked flights to Vietnam for November. I'm also booking hotels, etc., which may not be refundable. Because of the international situation, I'm concerned that the flights may be canceled. Since I'm not transiting through a Gulf-state country, I guess the chances are low, but there may also be jet fuel issues.

Does anyone have experience buying travel insurance which would cover the costs of non-refundable services in this situation? Can you recommend an insurer?

The other thing I'm unsure of -- may insurance plans exclude claims that result from conflict/war/etc. I wonder if the insurer could exclude a claim, if it's even distantly the result of conflict, for example jet fuel restrictions caused by the closing of the Straight of Hormuz. Anyone know the subtleties here?

Thanks.

nyjxwqwn wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 12:06 pm I have booked flights to Vietnam for November.

I might be late for the show as you've already booked.

I had very good results looking into the small printed of my visa or American Express contracts, they provide some decent coverage assuming you've booked the travel with their card!

I am afraid that looking for an insurance after you've booked the flight might be too late. YMMV.

By the way, if we ever do meet – say, at an hTTi meet-up – how should I address you, nyjxwqwn? I'm just curious to know how to pronounce that name…

Now when you are mentioning meetups, any soon?

It's not too late to buy insurance once you've booked. That's mostly when people buy insurance. Check24 will give you a good comparison. It's cheap, especially if you get a yearly policy.

Of course you should always read any policy you are thinking about buying, especially now.

There are lots of negative people saying fuel will run out sooner or later, I am not sure, but then I have not booked a longer haul flight this year.

I am booked to go to Malta, but hope I can get back from there even if there are problem, hope not.

Our upcoming summer FRA-SFO-FRA flight was about 3500 euro for 5, so not the most amazing deal, but not terribly by any stretch. It all depends on the route and the demand.

kaffeemitmilch wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2026 10:21 am It's not too late to buy insurance once you've booked.

I meant: "It is now too late to chose a payment method that might already includes a travel insurance."

I know it is not the same thing, but don't forget about Reisekrankenversicherung/Auslandskrankenversicherung.
It is cheap, under 30.00 EUR per year for our family. A piece of mind.