ABU DHABI, UAE, 9 September 2020: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing Covid-19 global wellness insurance cover.
Travellers who are diagnosed with Covid-19 during their trip will now be covered for medical expenses and quarantine costs when they fly with Etihad.
Etihad Airways senior vice president sales and distribution Duncan Bureau said: “The introduction of global COVID-19 insurance, in partnership with AXA, builds on stringent measures already in place as part of our Etihad Wellness programme.
“This additional cover will not only instil confidence to travel but also reassure our guests that we are doing all we can to keep them safe and protected. As more countries start opening their borders, we are making it as easy as possible for our guests to plan their next trip, hassle-free.”
All Etihad tickets regardless of the date of the booking, travelling between now and 31 December 2020 will include Covid-19 insurance. Passengers who have existing bookings don’t need to do anything – they are automatically enrolled into the programme. The insurance is valid worldwide for 31 days from the first day of travel.
If an Etihad passenger is diagnosed with Covid-19, they will be covered for up to EUR150,000 in medical costs and up to EUR100 a day for quarantine costs in case of a positive diagnosis for 14 days.
