Flyers Weigh Benefits of Travel Insurance After Long Winter of Delays
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Airlines often anticipate delays by dropping change fees, but insurance can be a lifesaver for flyers already at the airport. However, our findings were not conclusive enough to suggest the weather will result in a long-term benefit for insurance companies.
Almost 100 million travelers' plans were interrupted by more than the one million U.S. flight delays and cancellations this winter.
The storms and snow cost passengers an estimated $5.3 billion in lost productivity and out-of-pocket costs, according to a study released earlier this month. That's almost double the typical winter average of $2.9 bill
