Hijack

Need to access funds in the case of a hijack event overseas? Here’s how Travel with Kit will cover you.

It’s a travellers worst nightmare and an almost unimaginable situation. Yet a hijacking remains a possibility for tourists who are seen as easy targets.

Hijack and Kidnap

If you, your children or grandchildren are hijacked while on your trip, Travel with Kit will pay the applicable limit per person for each 24-hour period that you, your children or grandchildren are held captive.

A maximum payout of $500 per person, per day is available on Basic cover while on Comprehensive it’s $1,000 per person, per day.

Keep in mind

• The Hijack benefit is not available on Saver cover levels
• The most we will pay is for 10 days.
• Very specific and strict conditions apply. Not all rules and exclusions have been listed here. Please see the Combined Product Disclosure Statement and Policy Wording for full details.

to claim

To submit your Hijack claim, please provide as much information as possible about what happened. You’ll need to upload the following documents with your claim:

• Reports from the airline
• Police reports Any related medical reports (if applicable).
• Receipts for any costs that you’re claiming for.
• Bank statements showing what you paid in AUD, if you paid for costs in a foreign currency with a credit card.

Compare our Hijack benefits across 4 levels of cover

It’s easy to choose the right level of cover when you compare how each one takes care of specific benefits. Travel with Kit offers 4 travel insurance plans to suit every Australian. Compare our travel insurance levels to find the right cover for you.