Last Updated: 09/24/2024 03:24PM ET
Tropical Storm Helene formed over the Caribbean on September 24, and is the eighth named storm of the 2024 hurricane season. Forecasters are predicting the storm to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane prior to making landfall to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Hurricane conditions are also expected in parts of Cuba and Mexico.
Major U.S. airlines, including Delta, United, JetBlue, and Southwest have already issued travel alerts for Tropical Storm Helene. Airports throughout Florida and along the Gulf Coast are remaining open for the time being, but closures, delays, cancellations, and ground stops are likely to occur if conditions continue to worsen.
Most comprehensive travel insurance policies include coverage that can reimburse travelers if their trips are canceled, interrupted, or delayed by hurricanes. To be eligible for coverage, a traveler must have purchased their policy prior to the date the storm was named.
Tropical Storm Helene became a named storm on September 24, 2024. Travel insurance policies purchased on or after this date may not provide coverage for disruptions relating to the storm.
The Tropical Storm Helene Travel Insurance Information Center includes advice for travelers and answers to the most commonly asked questions about storms. This information is subject to change.
Questions? Squaremouth’s travel insurance experts are on hand to answer your questions about coverage for Tropical Storm Helene. We are available from 8am to 10pm ET daily by chat and by phone at 1-800-240-0369.
Tropical Storm Helene became a named storm on September 24, 2024. Travel insurance companies will use this date to determine coverage eligibility.
Major U.S. airlines have issued travel alerts for travelers departing from or returning to airports across Florida and the Gulf Coast.
If you are currently traveling to, or live in an area affected by Tropical Storm Helene, contact your provider's 24-Hour Emergency Assistance for help.