Etihad Airways announced this week that it’s providing travel insurance for all its passengers through the rest of the year in case they contract coronavirus.
The insurance will cover medical costs up to the equivalent of about $177,000 and $118 per day for quarantine costs for as long as two weeks. (Etihad Airways)
The airline, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, said its passengers will not have to worry about medical or quarantining costs if they’re diagnosed with COVID-19 while traveling.
The insurance will cover medical costs up to the equivalent of about $177,000, and $118 per day for quarantine costs for as long as two weeks.
All tickets on Etihad flights through Dec. 31 will include the insurance. (Etihad Airways)
Duncan Bureau, the airline’s senior vice president of sales and distribution, said the “global COVID-19 insurance” is building on its stringent measures. It’s part of the airline’s new health and hygiene program, Etihad Wellness.
“This additional cover will not only instill confidence to travel but also reassure our guests that we are doing all we can to keep them safe and protected,” Bureau said in a written statement.
All tickets on Etihad flights through Dec. 31 will include the insurance, according to the airline. Travelers who have already booked their tickets are enrolled and don’t need to do anything.
