For example, while most airlines will book you on the next available flight, it may not depart for days. If you decide to switch airlines, be ready to pay a pretty penny — if you can even find a flight out. Using travel insurance to recoup costsTravel insurance purchases are up 9% for trips this 4th of July compared to last year, according to data shared with CNN by InsureMyTrip, a travel insurance marketplace. A lot of travel policies will cover expenses you incur from a flight that was canceled due to weather conditions, said Meghan Walch, director of product for InsureMyTrip. In most cases you must pay for those expenses upfront and file a claim later to receive reimbursement, Walch told CNN.

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