Travel insurance and flight compensation, explained
What a policy really costs, what each visa demands, and how to get up to €600 back when an airline delays, cancels or loses your bag.
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Two things we never travel without: a medical policy that actually pays abroad, and a way to claim cash back when an airline ruins the plan.
Travel medical insurance from ~$1.20/day
Schengen-compliant policies with up to €100,000 medical cover, issued online in about two minutes — no medical exam, instant PDF for your visa file.
- Covers emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation
- Add-ons for sports, ski, diving and long stays
- Accepted for Schengen, UAE and most visa applications
Claim up to €600 for a delayed or cancelled flight
Under EU261 and UK261 you can be owed up to €600 per passenger. Compensair checks eligibility free and handles the airline paperwork on a no-win, no-fee basis.
- Delay over 3 hours, cancellation or denied boarding
- Claims valid up to 3 years back (6 in some countries)
- No upfront cost — fee only if the claim pays out
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