Earlier this month, the federal government changed its official guidance, advising people not to travel abroad given the uncertainty around the new Omicron variant. Submitted by Kristie DuncanWhile they have various types of travel insurance, none of it appears to apply to the Air Canada Vacations package they booked through online travel site redtag.ca. - Martin Firestone, president of Travel Secure, a travel insurance companyIn a statement to CBC, Air Canada said customers are eligible for a refund if their Air Canada Vacations flight is cancelled. CBC also heard from others who had booked vacations through Norwegian Cruise Line and were told they would not be issued refunds. "They're basically out of luck unless the cruise company or the end user ... will give them back their money.

Source: CBC News January 02, 2022 19:16 UTC