Originally Posted by view-with-a-room

You missed your flight, you called to book another flight, and you paid for another flight. A claim of sorts would be with the provider of travel insurance, not the airline.

Travel insurance is to provide financial protection and support against unexpected events and emergencies that can disrupt a trip, covering costs for things like trip cancellation, delays, lost luggage, and emergency medical care that might not be covered by your regular health insurance. It acts as a safety net, reimbursing you for prepaid, non-refundable expenses and covering unforeseen costs related to illnesses, injuries, and other travel mishaps.