Changes to Travel Insurance Activation

[Dvg]

Pardon the dumb question but if after 7/2 I purchase an airline ticket on the card at say $1200 does that qualify me to still get the free travel insurance, asking as a 73 yo with no pre-existing conditions who’s cost of bought cover has almost doubled. It seems the actuaries have determined 72 is the “danger zone” for us seniors lol.

 

[theblank]

Pardon the dumb question but if after 7/2 I purchase an airline ticket on the card at say $1200 does that qualify me to still get the free travel insurance, asking as a 73 yo with no pre-existing conditions who’s cost of bought cover has almost doubled. It seems the actuaries have determined 72 is the “danger zone” for us seniors lol.

You should read the relevent sections of the PDS.

If you dont understand it you can should ask the insurer, or quote the section of the PDS that you dont understand here for an unqualified opinion.

 

[straitman]

Pardon the dumb question but if after 7/2 I purchase an airline ticket on the card at say $1200 does that qualify me to still get the free travel insurance, asking as a 73 yo with no pre-existing conditions who’s cost of bought cover has almost doubled. It seems the actuaries have determined 72 is the “danger zone” for us seniors lol.

I had an interesting discussion with them today. Specifically asked some what if questions which included your situation.

eg
If I fly A - B on points then
stay in a hotel on points then fly
B - C on points
and only then purchase a hotel or airfare the TI is still valid so long as the purchase is done before leaving Australia.

As a side line though then CBA policy does not provide Covid cover for cruises and there is no way around that.

 

[Brissy1]

before leaving Australia.

That's unfortunate, my hotels like Hilton are often cancelable>24hours before, and they don't take anything off the cr card before then.

 

[straitman]

That's unfortunate, my hotels like Hilton are often cancelable>24hours before, and they don't take anything off the cr card before then.

Agreed. I rarely prepay hotel accommodation.