Emirates airlines presented a wonderful peace of mind to their consumers in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. A new insurance policy, for all Emirates passengers, covers the medical prices of any COVID-19 traveler with health problems after an Emirates flight.
All ticket holders travelling until October 31 get the policy: no registration is required. COVID-19’s assistance policy comes with monetary assistance for medical care while away from home, as well as assistance with quarantined accommodation and return travel.
The plan is also helping to finance (swallow) funeral expenses if the traveler dies abroad, adding the repatriation of the body.
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The COVID-19 check is not included in the policy, you are alone. And all expenses will have to be approved in advance, which means that a traveler with health problems cannot file a claim after the fact.
In total, the COVID-19 policy will pay up to approximately $173,000 in medical and hospital expenses. In addition, it grants $118 in quarantine rates, such as a hotel room, for up to two weeks. And you’ll pay up to $1,765 in funeral expenses.
Of course, there’s a lot of fine print. For one thing, beginning August 1, all travelers to Dubai — Emirates’ hub — must take a COVID-19 test 96 hours or less before their trip. Official documentation of a negative result is required to board the aircraft.
Emirates consumers arriving with COVID-19 have 31 days from their departure flight to plan benefits. However, the policy does not apply to other people who test positive after returning home.
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The airline also takes preventive measures on board. Each passenger receives a hygiene kit at check-in that includes hand sanitizer, antibacterial wipes, mask and gloves. Once on the aircraft, all passengers must wear a mask and the flight attendants put non-public protective devices on their most sensitive uniforms. Other rules have also been implemented, such as deleting published reading media.
If you’re feeling crazy and have money, it may seem tempting, especially since Emirates’ COVID-19 policy still applies if you take the airline on your way somewhere outside the United Arab Emirates.
However, it is to keep abretime from countries that lately allow American visitors. Right now, the United Arab Emirates is one of those countries, but things can be replaced quickly.
See the U.S. Department of State’s foreign recommendation. Before booking a wonderful trip!