New, industry-first initiative greatly expands the airline’s previous COVID-19 cover with additional multi-risk travel
cover for all customers purchasing an Emirates ticket beginning on 1 December
DUBAI, UAE, 23 November 2020 – 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 travellers 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 traveller 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.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 traveller 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 traveller 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 traveller fails a COVID-19-related test or medical screening at the airport and
is required to abandon the trip.US$150 per day per person, for up to 14 consecutive days if, while outside of their country of residence, the traveller
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 traveller 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. For more information, please visit www.emirates.com/multi-risk-travel-insurance
Flexibility and assurance: 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. More information here.
Health and safety: 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 sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers. For more information on these
measures and the services available on each flight, visit: www.emirates.com/yoursafety.
Dubai is 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.
For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai visit: www.emirates.com/flytoDubai.