Bali - Mt Raung Volcanic Ash Cloud
Update issued: 05 August 2015
This advice applies to customers who may be affected by the Mt Ruang volcanic ash cloud currently disrupting air travel between Australia and Indonesia. Please note that this advice applies only to travellers affected by the ash cloud from 5 August 2015 and who incur costs on or after this date. For any passengers affected by the ash cloud prior to this date or for any costs incurred prior to this date, please see our previous advice notice dated 13 July 2015.
Background
The following information has been taken from the NineMSN News website at:
“Virgin Australia has cancelled all flights to and from Bali today as volcanic ash from an erupting volcano continues to wreak havoc on airline travel.
Strong winds pushed ash clouds back towards Denpasar Airport last night, which prompted rival Jetstar to cancel four flights and delay a further two more.”
Your policy contains a number of benefits, limits and exclusions that may be relevant to your travel plans. You should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) which outlines the extent of your travel insurance cover. Some words used in this document have a special meaning as defined in the PDS.
Policy Coverage
For all customers whose policies were issued on or before 4 August 2015:
If your travel plans have been directly affected by this matter, then:
- If your policy contains amendment or cancellation cover, there is cover (up to the nominated policy limits) for your reasonable amendment or cancellation costs (whichever is lesser) incurred on or after 5 August 2015 as a result of the Mt Ruang volcanic ash cloud.
- There is no cover for amendment or cancellation costs if your travel arrangements are proceeding as planned.
- There is no cover available for any portions of your Journey that have been used.
- There is cover available for reasonable Additional hotel accommodation and transport expenses you incur on or after 5 August 2015 as a result of the Mt Ruang volcanic ash cloud.
- In any event, you will need to submit a claim for consideration.
Claims can be submitted through our online claims portal: http://claims.covermore.com.au.
Remember, you must take all reasonable steps to mitigate your out of pocket expenses. We encourage you to speak with your travel agent or transport provider as soon as possible to minimise your out of pocket expenses.
Policy cover for policies issued on or after 5 August 2015
Travel insurance provides cover for unforeseen events only.
- There is no cover for costs for policies issued on or after 5 August 2015 as the current ash cloud and its effect on air travel is no longer deemed an unforeseen event.
Important general advice
This information must be read in conjunction with the PDS as certain terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. These terms, conditions, limits and exclusions are detailed in the PDS and in particular we draw your attention to ‘The Benefits’ and ‘General Exclusions’ sections of the PDS.
Contact Us
If you are overseas and require travel or medical assistance, please contact our 24 hour Emergency Assistance team on +61 (2) 8907 5619.
If you have any further enquiries please contact our Customer Service team on 1300 728 822 between 8.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT).
Update issued: 13 July 2015
This advice applies to customers who may be affected by the volcanic ash cloud currently disrupting air travel between Australia and Indonesia.
Background
As widely reported across all news outlets, the ash cloud emitted as a result of the recent Mt Raung volcano on the island of Java, Indonesia, has caused significant and widespread delays to all flights in and out of Denpasar Airport as well as regional hubs on outlying islands.
Due to changeable weather conditions in the area, only limited flights are able to arrive or depart with cancellations and changes occurring daily and with little notice. The backlog of affected travellers is expected to take several days to clear.
Policy Coverage
As a result of this continually changing situation, we have extended cover for this event to all travellers who are due to depart up to and including the 19 July 2015.
For all customers whose policies were issued on or before 2 July 2015 and who are due to depart on or before 19 July 2015.
If you have yet to leave on your Journey and your travel plans are directly affected by this matter:
- If your policy contains amendment or cancellation cover, there is cover (up to the nominated policy limits) for your reasonable amendment or cancellation costs (whichever is lesser) incurred as a result of the volcanic ash cloud.
- There is no cover for amendment or cancellation costs if your travel arrangements are proceeding as planned.
- In any event, you will need to submit a claim for consideration.
For all customers whose policies were issued on or before 2 July 2015 and are currently overseas and unable to return home.
- If you are still overseas and unable to return home, your policy provides cover for reasonable additional hotel and transport expenses incurred as a result of this event.
- Your Travel Insurance Policy will automatically extend to cover the additional time spent overseas – you do not need to contact us to extend your policy.
Claims can be submitted through our online claims portal: https://claims.covermore.com.au.
Remember, you must take all reasonable steps to mitigate your out of pocket expenses. We encourage you to speak with your travel agent or transport provider as soon as possible to minimise your out of pocket expenses.
Policy cover for policies issued on or after 3 July 2015
Travel insurance provides cover for unforeseen events only.
- There is no cover for costs for policies issued on or after 3 July 2015 as the current ash cloud and its effect on air travel is no longer deemed an unforeseen event.
Important general advice
This information must be read in conjunction with the PDS as certain terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. These terms, conditions, limits and exclusions are detailed in the PDS and in particular we draw your attention to ‘The Benefits’ and ‘General Exclusions’ sections of the PDS.
Given the fluid nature of this event we will issue further advise if necessary and in due course.
Contact Us
If you are overseas and require travel or medical assistance, please contact our 24 hour Emergency Assistance team on +61 (2) 8907 5619.
If you have any further enquiries please contact our Customer Service team on 1300 72 88 22 between 8.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT).
Original release: 03 July 2015
This advice applies to customers who may be affected by the Mt Raung volcanic ash cloud currently disrupting air travel between Australia and Indonesia.
Background
The following information has been taken from the ABC News website at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-03/jetstar-resumes-bali-flights-after-volcanic-ash-threat-lowered/6591746.
Jetstar has cancelled flights in and out of Bali as an ash cloud from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia drifts towards Denpasar International Airport.
Return flights to and from Cairns, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, and one way flights to and from Singapore, Adelaide and Darwin are affected.
Mt Raung, on nearby Java, erupted on Sunday, with airline pilots reporting ash at 3,500 metres.
Your policy contains a number of benefits, limits and exclusions that may be relevant to your travel plans. You should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) which outlines the extent of your travel insurance cover. Some words used in this document have a special meaning as defined in the PDS.
Policy Coverage
For all customers whose policies were issued on or before 2 July 2015:
If your travel plans have been directly affected by this matter, then:
Claims can be submitted through our online claims portal: http://claims.covermore.com.au.
Remember, you must take all reasonable steps to mitigate your out of pocket expenses. We encourage you to speak with your travel agent or transport provider as soon as possible to minimise your out of pocket expenses.
Policy cover for policies issued on or after 3 July 2015
Travel insurance provides cover for unforeseen events only.
Important general advice
This information must be read in conjunction with the PDS as certain terms, conditions, limits and exclusions apply. These terms, conditions, limits and exclusions are detailed in the PDS and in particular we draw your attention to ‘The Benefits’ and ‘General Exclusions’ sections of the PDS.
Contact Us
If you are overseas and require travel or medical assistance, please contact our 24 hour Emergency Assistance team on +61 (2) 8907 5619.
If you have any further enquiries please contact our Customer Service team on 1300 728 822 between 8.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday (AEDT).
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- If your policy contains amendment or cancellation cover, there is cover (up to the nominated policy limits) for your reasonable amendment or cancellation costs (whichever is lesser) incurred as a result of the Mt Raung volcanic ash cloud.
- There is no cover for amendment or cancellation costs if your travel arrangements are proceeding as planned.
- There is no cover available for any portions of your Journey that have been utilised.
- There is cover available for reasonable Additional hotel accommodation and transport expenses you incur as a result of the Mt Raung volcanic ash cloud.
- In any event, you will need to submit a claim for consideration.
- There is no cover for costs for policies issued on or after 3 July 2015 as the current ash cloud and its effect on air travel is no longer deemed an unforeseen event.