Position Statement Tropical Storm Blanca

Posted: 06/02/2015

On Monday, June 1st, Tropical Storm Blanca became the second named storm of the 2015 Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season.

As of June 1st, Tropical Storm Blanca is no longer considered an unforeseen event. Coverage related to Tropical Storm Blanca is not available for Tin Leg policies purchased after this date. All Tin Leg policies purchased prior to June 1st offer Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption coverage for Hurricane and Weather.

In order for an event to be covered under Tin Leg policies, it must meet the following requirements:

  • Occur after the policy is purchased
  • Result in the complete cessation of travel services at the point of departure or destination for the below specified amounts of time:
    • Tin Leg Economy policy: 48 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Standard policy: 24 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Luxury policy: 12 consecutive hours
  • Accommodations at a destination are made uninhabitable
  • You and/or your traveling companion have your principal place of residence made uninhabitable by Natural Disaster
  • Reimbursement for meals, accommodations, local transportation, an economy fare ticket to resume your trip, or return to your original destination when delayed en route to or from your a covered trip for the below specified amounts of time:
    • Tin Leg Economy policy: 12 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Standard policy: 12 consecutive hours
    • Tin Leg Luxury policy: 6 consecutive hours

Please contact Tin Leg with any questions at 844-240-1233, we are delighted to answer any additional questions.