"Trip departure" refers to the moment when a journey or vacation officially begins, usually when you leave your starting location to head to your destination.
Please be aware that the trip must be canceled no less than 2 days prior to the scheduled trip departure date. (squaremouth.com)
They can help update your plan any time before trip departure as long as a loss has not yet occurred. (generalitravelinsurance.com)
If a traveler is unable to make a scheduled trip departure because of a common carrier delay, missed connection coverage can reimburse the additional costs to catch up to the trip. (squaremouth.com)