Turns out I have full coverage as the taxes+fees on a points booking were paid for with an Amex which makes it eligible for insurance. Booked back in July before all this happened so any coronavirus related medical issues will be covered too.
Still planning on going to Japan on Saturday...
Has anyone had experience or thoughts on buying medical insurance once in Japan as I've read here on the Japan.Travel website?
''The following two companies offer insurance that foreign visitors can apply after arriving in Japan. Both insurances introduce medical facilities, interpret between...
Admittedly stupid on our part - but we have a trip to Japan this weekend for 2 weeks. Normally we book though amex plat and use their travel insurance but got these flights on points. Didn't really think about it until now and currently have no medical travel insurance for Japan. Not worried...
I haven't pre-paid any hotels so wouldn't lose out there and all the flights are on points which I could mostly get refunded if the need to cancel arises. At the moment we're still going but will be watching closely over the next few days.
Supposed to be going to Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo) this Saturday for 2 weeks and then 3 days in Taipei. Feeling a bit conflicted now with the recent travel advice update.