Cancel with confidence.

With Trip Cancel Guard, you can cancel your flight for any reason up to 2 full calendar days before departure and receive up to 75% reimbursement when an airline credit or voucher is not available or expires. Available exclusively with flights booked on AmexTravel.com.

Please review the FAQs below to learn more.

Purchase and Use Trip Cancel Guard in 3 easy steps ✝ :

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1. Purchase Your Trip and Trip Cancel Guard

Purchase Trip Cancel Guard when booking an eligible flight itinerary through AmexTravel.com

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2. If You Cancel Your Trip

Contact your airline or American Express Travel® to cancel your flight for any reason at least two calendar days before your departure date

Request for Reimbursement

3. Make A Request for Reimbursement

Once your trip is cancelled, submit a request online through the Digital Claims Center* or by phone and you may receive up to 75% reimbursement of nonrefundable flight costs

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QUICK FACTS:

Available for purchase with all US American Express® Cards

Cancel for any reason you choose at least 2 days before departure

Up to 75% reimbursement with a convenient digital process*

*Currently available for American Express Card Members only

American Express® Trip Cancel Guard™

The flexibility to change your mind.

There are some things you just can't plan for. Luckily, there's Trip Cancel Guard.

HOW IT WORKS:

Add Trip Cancel Guard and get up to 75% reimbursement if you cancel your eligible flight at least two full calendar days before. Available exclusively through AmexTravel.com at the time of booking.


Trip Cancel Guard is in effect until you cancel your benefit, submit a request for reimbursement on a canceled flight, or you reach your benefit end date. This benefit applies only before your trip starts and does not offer coverage during your trip or return flight.

If you want to update or change your trip, you must call the Benefit Administrator to
determine if the benefit can be applied to your updated itinerary.

If you get a travel credit or airline voucher for your cancelled trip, Trip Cancel Guard can provide reimbursement once the credit or voucher has expired or is
forfeited by its own terms and conditions.

Trip Cancel Guard is not insurance and may be purchased in addition to any other travel insurance.

Click here for Terms & Conditions

Ready to book your travel?

Purchase Trip Cancel Guard when booking an eligible flight itinerary through AmexTravel.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trip Cancel Guard?

Trip Cancel Guard is an optional add-on benefit available for certain travel itineraries booked through American Express TRS that allows You to receive reimbursement when You cancel Your trip for any reason at least two (2) full calendar days before Your Departure Date and before the Benefit End Date, as defined by the benefit terms & conditions. You may receive reimbursement of up to the amount stated on Your Schedule of Benefits, which is up to 75% of Your Nonrefundable Prepaid Expenses. This benefit is a cancellation fee waiver and is not an insurance product.

When do I need to cancel my trip Itinerary by to be eligible for Trip Cancel Guard reimbursement?

You must cancel Your trip with American Express TRS or Your airline carrier prior to the restricted period, which includes the 2 full calendar days before Your original scheduled Departure Date. The Benefit End Date is the date by which You need to cancel before 11:59 PM in order to be eligible for benefits and is listed on Your Schedule of Benefits. Below are illustrative examples of eligible and non-eligible trip cancellation: