Reimburses non-refundable prepaid trip costs if you must cancel due to death, injury, or illness of you or an immediate family member, or carrier financial insolvency. Maximum $1,500 per trip.
Frontier Mastercard benefits: what insurance coverage should you expect?
Barclays·$89/year·Mastercard·New Hampshire Insurance Company (AIG)

Our Verdict · Travel Insurance
Our take on travel insurance for the Barclays Frontier Airlines
Cancel $1,500. No medical, no delay. Here's what that means on a Frontier co-branded card. The Frontier Airlines Mastercard covers trip cancellation and baggage delays at a $89 annual fee. For an emergency hospitalization or evacuation on a trip to Mexico or Central America, though, this card is not a substitute for a dedicated travel policy. A standalone supplement covers this gap from $30.
- Trip cancellation up to $1,500 per trip
- Baggage delay up to $300 ($100/day for 3 days)
- $250,000 travel accident AD&D coverage
- No emergency medical coverage abroad
- No trip delay reimbursement
- Cancellation limited to 2 covered reasons
- Pre-existing conditions excluded (60-day lookback)
- Secondary coverage
Every score is derived from official bank documents: terms and conditions, benefit guides, and claim procedures. No commercial relationship influences our ratings.
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What does Barclays Frontier Airlines Travel Insurance actually cover?
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Airline operational cancellations
- Change of mind
- Weather unless causing carrier insolvency
Emergency medical coverage abroad is not included. All overseas medical costs are out of pocket without separate travel medical insurance.
Emergency medical evacuation is not covered. Air ambulance costs can reach $50,000-$200,000 without separate coverage.
If your trip is interrupted after departure due to a covered reason, you may be reimbursed up to $1,500 for unused non-refundable costs plus transportation home.
- Pre-existing medical conditions
- Self-inflicted injury
- Personal trip extensions
Trip delay reimbursement is not included. Meals and accommodation during a flight delay are not covered.
Missed connection coverage is not included; costs arising from a missed onward connection are not reimbursed.
Early return for family emergencies is not a standalone benefit.
If checked baggage is delayed 12+ hours, reimburses essential purchases (clothing, toiletries, medications) up to $100/day for 3 days ($300 total).
- Items reimbursed by airline
- Electronics, jewelry
- Items bought before delay confirmed
Lost, stolen, or damaged luggage is not covered; the card reimburses baggage delay only and explicitly does not reimburse permanent loss.
Personal liability coverage while traveling is not included.
Theft of personal belongings from a hotel room is not covered.
We source benefits from official card guides, but PDFs are sometimes hard to obtain or update. Spotted something off?
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How the Barclays Frontier Airlines stacks up against the alternatives
Same 5 coverage dimensions, ranked head-to-head against the cards most Frontier Airlines shoppers also consider.
| Card | This card Frontier Airlines Barclays · $89/yr 1.7/5? | Aeroplan Chase · $95/yr 3.2/5? | Sapphire Reserve Chase · $795/yr 3.9/5? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trip cancellation Per person, per trip cap | Covered | $1,500 per person All prepaid travel | $10,000 per person 13 covered reasons | |
Emergency medical Hospital bills abroad | Not covered Cover this gap → | $2,500 Reimbursement only | $2,500 | $50 deductible $50 deductible | |
Emergency evacuation Air ambulance + repatriation | Not covered Cover this gap → | $100,000 Pre-auth required | $100,000 | pre-auth required Pre-authorization required | |
Trip delay trigger Hours before benefits kick in | Not covered Cover this gap → | 12h / $500 Trigger: 12 hours | $500 after 6 hours Trigger: 6 hours | |
Trip interruption Covered amount | Covered | $1,500 per person All prepaid travel | $10,000 per person Shared limit with cancellation |
Data verified against each card's Guide to Benefits, May 2026.
What cardholders say about the Barclays Frontier Airlines
UpgradedPoints
Trip cancellation paid out for illness
The trip cancellation insurance saved me when I got sick before a Cancun trip. Filed online, provided the doctor's note, got reimbursed $1,800 in prepaid non-refundable costs. About 3 weeks turnaround.
LendingTree
Airline cancellation not covered
Frontier cancelled my flight and I expected the travel insurance to cover my hotel rebooked at the last minute. The insurance only covers personal health or death, not airline cancellations. I lost $400 in hotel costs.
Consumer review
Cap too low for a real trip
The $1,500 per-person limit sounds reasonable until you price out an actual vacation. My non-refundable flights plus hotel for a week in Costa Rica ran over $3,000. Had to cancel when I broke my ankle. The card paid $1,500 and I ate the rest. For an $89 annual fee card, this is the ceiling, not a safety net.
How to contact Barclays Frontier Airlines assistance?
Travel and purchase claims through Broadspire (Crawford); warranty claims through Sedgwick
Extended warranty claims
1-844-252-7831
Toll-free · Business hours
Travel, rental, and purchase claims
1-855-830-3721
Toll-free · 24/7
Benefit administrator: Broadspire (Crawford), 1-855-830-3721, myclaimsagent.com
Claims & pre-authorizations
How to file a benefits claim
Call or file online within the window
Trip cancel/interrupt/baggage delay: call 1-855-830-3721 or file at myclaimsagent.com within 60 days. Rental CDW: call within 45 days. Extended warranty: call Sedgwick at 1-844-252-7831.
Gather documentation
Card statement, original receipts, travel itinerary, airline confirmation of delay or cancellation, police report for theft, and repair estimates.
Submit and follow up
File online at myclaimsagent.com or call 1-855-830-3721. Keep copies and note your claim reference number. Average processing: 2-4 weeks.
What people ask about the Barclays Frontier Airlines
- Yes, up to $1,500 per trip for non-refundable prepaid costs. However, only two reasons are covered: (1) death, injury, or illness of the cardholder or an immediate family member, and (2) the carrier's financial insolvency. Pre-existing conditions and airline operational cancellations are excluded. Coverage is secondary to any other travel insurance you hold.
- No. Emergency medical coverage is not included. If you're hospitalized while traveling internationally, all medical costs come out of pocket without separate travel medical insurance. A dedicated travel medical policy starts around $30 per trip.
- If your checked baggage is delayed 12 or more hours from its scheduled arrival, the card reimburses essential purchases up to $100 per day for a maximum of 3 days, capped at $300. File your claim within 60 days through Broadspire at 1-855-830-3721 or myclaimsagent.com.
- Yes, secondary CDW is included. Decline the rental company's CDW at pickup, pay for the rental with the card, and collision damage or theft is covered for up to 31 consecutive days on vehicles under $50,000 MSRP. Your personal auto insurance pays first. File claims within 45 days by calling 1-855-830-3721.
- Items purchased with the card are protected against theft or accidental damage for 90 days, up to $500 per claim and $50,000 per year. Coverage is secondary to homeowner's or renter's insurance. The card also includes a Satisfaction Guarantee: up to $500 if a merchant refuses a return within 90 days. File claims at myclaimsagent.com.
- Yes, for items with a manufacturer's warranty of 3 years or less, the card doubles the warranty period up to a maximum of 24 additional months, with a $10,000 maximum per claim. File claims through Sedgwick at 1-844-252-7831.
- If you fly Frontier regularly, the miles earning and in-flight benefits (50% off beverages, Zone 2 boarding) have clear value. For travel insurance, the $89 fee gives you basic trip cancel and baggage delay coverage, but no emergency medical abroad. If you travel internationally often, a travel medical supplement is essential regardless of which card you use.
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