. If one of its passengers is diagnosed with COVID-19 during their journey, the Dubai-based airline will cover their medical expenses, up to €150,000 . It will pay €100 per day for quarantine costs - such as a hotel room - for up to two weeks.The coverage is available for travel between now and October 31, 2020. It's valid for 31 days from"the moment you take your first flight, and it covers you even if you travel onwards to another city," Emirates said.
earlier this month, though the airline has managed to keep some revenue flowing by pivoting from passenger to cargo operations. The airline's Covid-19 coverage is provided through NEXtCARE, the airline said, an arm of travel insurance provider Allianz. Emirates said the coverage is free and is applied automatically, no extra registration necessary.
"It is an investment on our part, but we are putting our customers first, and we believe they will welcome this initiative," Emirates Group CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said in aWhile Emirates is the first airline to offer medical and quarantine expense coverage linked to the virus, various airlines and travel stakeholders have tried to boost customer confidence during the pandemic.
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