Manulife: Jet fuel shortage now a “known event” for insurance

Manulife has announced that global “jet fuel shortages” are now treated as a “known event” under its Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance policies.

According to a Manulife advisory, travellers who buy coverage on or after May 5, 2026, will not be eligible for benefits if their trip is affected by related disruptions, since “benefits would not apply due to the current situation being a known event.”

Customers who purchased coverage before May 5 may still qualify for assistance through “misconnection or disruption benefits” if “the current situation causes a delay or disruption to an insured’s return home.”

The company also stated that if an insured trip is cancelled or interrupted on or after May 5, “benefits related to this current situation would not apply, as it is now considered a known event.”

Manulife already applies similar restrictions to travel involving the Middle East and Cuba. The Middle East was designated a “known event” on Feb. 28, 2026, while Cuba received the same designation on Feb. 10, 2026.

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