SAN DIEGO, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Now more than ever, flights are being delayed, re-routed or cancelled. CSA Travel Protection is here to protect your vacation investment before, during and after your trip.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported on August 30, 2007, that flight delays were up 19 percent from last summer. Over 15 million people will take to the skies during the last days of summer expecting smooth arrivals and departures to their destinations. Unfortunately many will experience flight delays which can cause them to lose time and money on their vacation and create additional stress as they struggle to make emergency hotel accommodations and book new flights to catch up with their trip.

Those who have purchased a CSA Travel Protection plan can relax with the knowledge that CSA provides reimbursement for meals, hotels and more while their travel is delayed. Many plans also provide reimbursement for the additional costs to catch up with their trip; whether it's to their cruise's next port-of-call or their final destination. With the help of CSA's emergency assistance provider, travelers will have the help they need to re-book their flights, find hotel rooms or even arrange for emergency cash transfers from family members or their banks.

Even the best-planned travel can be impacted by the unexpected: illness, medical emergencies, severe weather, delayed flights, lost passports or luggage. Troubles can occur when you least anticipate them forcing you to cancel or interrupt your trip, lose your vacation investment, and incur unplanned expenses. That's why CSA Travel Protection plans are designed to take care of you with important insurance coverage, benefits and 24-hour emergency assistance services.

CSA's plan provides coverage for: -- Cancellations and Interruptions due to a variety of reasons including, covered sickness, death or injury to you, a family member, domestic partner or traveling companion. -- Travel delays due to inclement weather or natural disasters. -- Baggage Delay due to a common carrier delaying your luggage. -- Emergency medical expenses ... and much more!

You are asking yourself "Why do I want to pay additional costs for travel insurance?" If your vacation cost a total of $3000, your insurance could cost as little as $150. That $150 will buy you peace of mind knowing your hard earned dollars and your vacation plans are protected. Below is an example of what could happen and how CSA can protect your vacation investment.

The Baker family was flying to meet their cruise in Hawaii for a final week of fun before the kids had to go back to school. One of their connecting flights was delayed overnight due to weather, causing the family to miss their cruise departure and forcing them to stay an extra night in an unfamiliar city. They immediately called CSA's emergency service provider, who was able to find a hotel room for the night and find them transportation to the hotel. Not wanting to forgo their entire trip, the Bakers chose to catch up with the cruise once the airlines resumed flights and have a relaxing vacation despite a rough start. Will the Bakers have coverage for their extra hotel, meal, travel expenses and the missed day of their cruise? Yes the Bakers are covered!

Take along CSA Travel Protection as your trusted friend. Call CSA at (800) 348-9505 or visit us at http://www.csatravelprotection.com/.

We are here for you before, during and after your trip.

CSA Travel Protection is dedicated to providing affordable travel insurance and emergency assistance services to protect your valuable investment and provide the peace of mind you deserve while traveling. Since its inception in 1991, CSA has developed a reputation for standing behind its customers and evolving products and services to meet their needs. Through superior customer service, extensive experience and industry-leading innovation, we're with you every step of the way whenever and wherever you need us.

CONTACT: Angela Norton, Marketing and Public Relations Program Manager
of CSA Travel Protection, 1-800-348-9505, anorton@csatp.com

Web site: http://www.csatravelprotection.com/