Caught in Southwest Airlines' holiday meltdown? Credit card insurance benefits could come to your...

LTC Eugene Chu
..."If you’re stranded in the middle of the Southwest Airlines crisis, your wallet may be feeling the impact of your upended travel plans. Luckily, it may also contain a possible solution.

For more than a week, Southwest has suffered through a historic meltdown that’s wrecked both its reputation and the travel plans of passengers. Mass cancellations and delays have sent hundreds of thousands of people scrambling to rebook flights and accommodations. To add insult to injury, many have also been separated from their luggage.

The airline might reimburse passengers some of the costs they’ve incurred as a result of disrupted travel plans. But if you’ve booked your Southwest flight with a credit card that offers travel insurance, you may have better chances of getting your money back. Here’s what Southwest may agree to cover — and how your credit card might help if the airline falls short of your expectations."...