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**offhegoes03** · 04-11-2008, 05:53 PM

I'm about to buy my ticket for Europe. Are trip protection plans worthwhile? It's only 45 extra dollars, so I'm not sure if it would help in case a flight is canceled. I might get it, but I don't want to buy something useless.

**offhegoes03** · 04-11-2008, 07:20 PM

Nevermind, I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought the trip protection plan. Worst case scenario, I wasted $45 bucks and I'll survive.

**BigE** · 04-12-2008, 06:00 AM

Good move kid. Protection is always good.

**mbo108** · 04-12-2008, 08:51 AM

Now you got the peace of mind, don't worry about it

**tumblezweedz** · 04-14-2008, 08:52 AM

Given what's been going on this week with the airlines, good decision. Does it cover you if you get sick and have to cancel? I had that happen once, and got a $1300 refund on my ticket, which was well worth the premium - though I was bummed I missed my trip...

**offhegoes03** · 04-14-2008, 03:14 PM

yeah, it covers me if I have to cancel (that would suck so much). I think it also covers me if I can prove that a family member is seriously ill/hospitalized and I have to cancel or interrupt my trip. I have to read through the insurance document carefully, but it was worth it just for peace of mind.

**tumblezweedz** · 04-15-2008, 04:43 AM

Hopefully you won't need it (and chances are good), but if you do, you'll never regret it.

**Elizabeth** · 04-15-2008, 10:51 AM

Nothing to add to the topic at hand. =] But, where do you live in NC? I live in Wilmington.

**offhegoes03** · 04-15-2008, 01:13 PM

I live in Charlotte for now at least. My cousin is going to UNC Wilmington next year. It's gotta be nice to live by the beach when summer time rolls around.