Travel Protection Plus

Valid ONLY for Vacation Exclusive Packages to Cancun, Mexico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Help protect your vacation investment from the unexpected with Southwest Vacations’ Travel Protection Plus. Southwest Vacations® offers this option to help provide some peace of mind in knowing your vacation investment is protected from the moment you book, until you return home.

Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver*

Provided by Southwest Vacations (non-insurance features)

Cancel your Vacation Exclusive package for any reason at any time prior to departure and receive a refund to the original form of payment for the full Vacation Exclusive package price, less the cost of ights and the travel protection plan cost. The Vacation Exclusive cancel penalty will be waived.

No supplier penalties or fees:

  • If you change or cancel your Vacation Exclusive package prior to departure, all supplier penalties and fees for hotels, rental cars and/or activities will be waived under the Penalty Waiver.
  • If you change your Vacation Exclusive package and choose to apply your Penalty Waiver to waive any supplier penalties or fees, the product is considered used. You will be required to repurchase travel protection in order to help protect your vacation from that point forward. If you choose to decline repurchasing Southwest Vacations’ Travel Protection after a supplier fee is waived, you will be subject to any subsequent fees or further revisions or cancellation and will no longer have any of the benefits previously o ered with Southwest Vacations’ Travel Protection Plus.

Hurricane travel credit

  • If a hurricane affects your city of origin or destination prior to your departure, receive a refund for your unused air, hotel, rental car and/or activities.

Important: If a reservation is cancelled, please submit a written refund request as follows:

  • Email request to: [email protected]
  • Fax request to (414) 934-1239, Attention: REFUNDS
  • Mail request to: Southwest Airlines Vacations, Attention: REFUNDS, 8969 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217

* Notice to MN, MO & NY residents only: You are not required to purchase the Post-Departure Travel Insurance in order to purchase the Pre-Departure Penalty Waiver. Contact 1-877-538–3815 for details.

Post-Departure Travel Insurance – Underwritten by Arch Insurance Company
Trip InterruptionUp to total trip cost if you interrupt due to sickness, injury, death and other covered reasons
Trip DelayUp to $500 ($200/day) for catch-up expenses if your vacation is delayed due to carrier-caused delays – including weather, unannounced strike and more
Accident MedicalUp to $10,000 to cover medical treatment, hospitalization and more if you become injured on your vacation
Sickness MedicalUp to $10,000 to cover medical treatment, hospitalization and more if you become sick on your vacation
Baggage LossUp to $1,000 if your luggage or personal items are lost, stolen or damaged
Baggage DelayUp to $300 to cover the purchase of necessary items if your bags are delayed for 24+ hours
Emergency Medical Evacuation/ RepatriationUp to $30,000 to cover emergency medical transport
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Air Common CarrierUp to $20,000 to cover loss of life or limb

Worldwide Emergency Assistance, services provided by CareFree Travel Assistance™

Enjoy 24/7 global assistance during your trip. Services include:

  • CareFree Travel Assistance™
  • Medical Assistance
  • Emergency Services

For more information on the general features and pricing of Travel Protection Plans, click here.


Travel Protection Policy Details

Applicable only for travel bookings prior to January 3, 2019

Please select your state of residence from the list below to download your full policy:

If you need to file a claim, please visit www.aontravelclaim.com