Emirates customers can now plan
their travels and fly with even greater assurance and peace of mind,
with the airline’s latest industry-first initiative to provide expanded,
multi-risk travel cover on top of its current COVID-19 cover.
Provided by Emirates at no additional cost to its customers, and provided by AIG Travel, this cover is the first of its kind in the airline and travel insurance industry. It is designed to provide all
Emirates passengers a truly unique offer for stress-free and hassle-free
travel.
This new multi-risk travel insurance and COVID-19 cover will
automatically apply to all Emirates tickets purchased from 1 December,
and extends to Emirates codeshare flights operated by partner airlines,
as long as the ticket number starts with 176.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief
Executive said: “Emirates was the first airline to offer complimentary
global COVID-19 cover for travelers back in July, and the response from
our customers has been tremendously encouraging. We’ve not rested on our
laurels and instead continued to look at how we can offer our customers
an even better proposition. We’re very pleased to be able to now provide
this new multi-risk travel insurance and COVID-19 cover, which is
another industry first, to all our customers.
“We see a strong appetite for travel around the world, especially
heading into the winter holidays as people seek warmer climates and
family destinations like Dubai. By launching this new multi-risk travel
insurance and COVID-19 cover, we aim to give our customers even more
confidence in making their travel plans this winter and moving into
2021.”
Emirates customers will be covered when they fly to any destination, in
any class of travel. Highlights of the coverage include:
Out-of-Country Emergency Medical Expenses & Emergency Medical Evacuation
up to US$500,000, valid for COVID-19 (contracted during the trip) and
other medical emergencies while traveling abroad; Trip Cancellation up
to US$7,500 for non-refundable costs if the traveler or a relative (as
defined in the policy) is unable to travel because they are diagnosed
with COVID-19 before the scheduled trip departure date, or for other
named reasons – similar to other comprehensive travel cover products.
The package also offers Trip Cancellation or Curtailment up to US$7,500
if the school year is extended due to COVID-19 beyond the departure
date, and the traveler or a relative (as defined in the policy) is a
full-time teacher, full-time employee, or a student at a primary or
secondary school. Trip Curtailment up to US$7,500 for non-refundable
trip costs and additional costs to return to their country of residence
if the traveler or a relative (as defined in the policy) falls
critically ill, for instance, contracts COVID-19 while traveling abroad.
Travel Abandonment up to US$7,500 if the traveler fails a
COVID-19-related test or medical screening at the airport and is
required to abandon the trip.
Furthermore, customers will get US$150 per day per person, for up to 14
consecutive days if, while outside of their country of residence, the
traveler tests positive for COVID-19, and if they are unexpectedly
placed into a mandatory quarantine outside their country of residence by
a governmental body.
“We have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Emirates and we are
excited to work with them to tailor this product to meet the needs of
Emirates customers worldwide,” said Jeff Rutledge, CEO, AIG Travel. “Our
hope is to help alleviate some of the concerns travelers may have when
planning travel during this time.”
Similar to other multi-risk travel insurance products, Emirates’
generous cover also has provisions for personal accidents during travel,
winter sports cover, loss of personal belongings, and trip disruptions
due to unexpected air space closure, travel recommendations or
advisories. Customers do not need to register or fill in any forms
before they travel, and they are not obligated to utilize this cover
provided by Emirates.
Emirates’ booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to
plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket for travel
on or before 31 March 2021, can enjoy generous rebooking terms and
options, if they must change their travel plans. Customers have options
to change their travel dates or extend their ticket validity for 2
years.
Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step
of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and
employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of
complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and
antibacterial wipes to all customers.
Dubai is now definitely open for international business and leisure
visitors. From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world class
hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai offers a variety of
world-class experiences for visitors. In 2019, the city welcomed 16.7
million visitors and hosted over hundreds of global meetings and
exhibitions, as well as sports and entertainment events. Dubai was one
of the world’s first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World
Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive
and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety