Volcano eruption ash clouds, smoke and steam can cause travel disruptions. Travel impacted by volcanos may be eligible for travel protection coverage and assistance services. Travelex protection plans must have been purchased prior to the date when an event becomes foreseeable. Customers who purchased their plan prior to the volcano foreseeable event may be eligible for coverage.
Volcano | Foreseeable Date |
Ecuador - La Cumbre volcanic eruption | March 3, 2024 |
Mexico - Popocatepetl volcanic eruption | February 20, 2024 |
Indonesia (Zurich-Underwritten Plans) | January 1, 2024 |
Indonesia (Berkshire Hathaway-Underwritten Plans) | December 27, 2023 |
Iceland on Reykjanes Peninsula - Eruption of Volcano (Zurich-Underwritten Plans) | December 18, 2023 |
Mount Marapi, Indonesia | December 3, 2023 |
Papua New Guinea (Berkshire Hathaway-Underwritten Plans) | November 22, 2023 |
Papua New Guinea (Zurich-Underwritten Plans) | November 21, 2023 |
Iceland on Reykjanes Peninsula (Berkshire Hathaway-Underwritten Plans) | November 11, 2023 |
Reykjanes Peninsula - Potential Eruption & Evacuation Order (Zurich-Underwritten Plans) | November 11, 2023 |
Aleutian Islands, AK | November 3, 2023 |
Russia | October 30, 2023 |
Ibu, Indonesia | October 17, 2023 |
Sicily, Italy | August 14, 2023 |
Shishaldin, Alaska | July 14, 2023 |
Reykjavik, Iceland (Zurich-Underwritten Plans) | July 10, 2023 |
Reykjavik, Iceland (Berkshire Hathaway-Underwritten Plans) | July 4, 2023 |
Ubinas, Peru | July 3, 2023 |
Mayon, Philippines | June 9, 2023 |
Sicily | May 21, 2023 |
Mexico | May 20, 2023 |
Guatemala | May 5, 2023 |
Russia | April 11, 2023 |
Krakatoa - Indonesia | March 27, 2023 |
Indonesia | December 4, 2022 |
Hawaii | November 28, 2022 |
Japan | July 24, 2022 |
Philippines | June 5, 2022 |
Tongo | January 15, 2022 |
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador | January 6, 2022 |
Cumbra Vieja | September 19, 2021 |
St. Vincent, Caribbean | April 8, 2021 |
Japan | April 5, 2020 |
Near Manila, Philippines | January 12, 2020 |
This list may not be a full representation of all events. For a summary of the plans details on coverages, benefits, limitations and exclusions of the insurance plan, please refer to the applicable Description of Coverage or state specific Individual Travel Protection Insurance Policy.