Flight delays are piling up due to the shutdown. Some travelers are taking this extra step to protect themselves

Get ready to hurry up and wait.

As delays and cancellations continue to pile up at the nation’s busiest airports during the weeks-long government shutdown, some travelers who have been anticipating extra headaches are hedging their bets with extra insurance protections.

According to data shared with Fast Company from the price comparison service InsureMyTrip, 10% of travel insurance policies purchased in September and into October have included “cancel for any reason” (CFAR) coverage.

That’s the highest percentage of the year so far and above the average of 8% seen from January through August, InsureMyTrip says.

The additional protection, which can increase your insurance costs by upwards of 50%, according to NerdWallet, can be a kind of safety net for travelers who are willing and abl