{"id":47038,"date":"2020-07-24T07:42:47","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T06:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=47038"},"modified":"2021-02-12T12:36:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T12:36:44","slug":"emirates-announces-free-global-cover-for-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airline-news\/emirates-announces-free-global-cover-for-covid-19.htm","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Announces Free Global Cover for COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a026af1abd25\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a026af1abd25\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airline-news\/emirates-announces-free-global-cover-for-covid-19.htm\/#how_much_will_emirates_cover\" >How much will Emirates cover?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/airline-news\/emirates-announces-free-global-cover-for-covid-19.htm\/#how_can_i_claim_covid-19_assistance_from_emirates\" >How can I claim COVID-19 assistance from Emirates?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Emirates have started an industry-leading initiative to cover all the medical expenses as well as quarantine costs in case a traveller is diagnosed with COVID-19 during their journey. It aims to boost the confidence of travellers worldwide in a unique assurance when they are flying away from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we know, the international borders are opening up gradually. Travellers are, albeit traces of Coronavirus, all head over heels to take-off to their next travel destination. Travelling with Emirates comes as a sigh of relief, knowing that your health expenses will be taken care of in case you are diagnosed with COVID-19. Extra preventive measures are also ensured for the safety of passengers onboard with Emirates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_much_will_emirates_cover\"><\/span>How much will Emirates cover?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can travel with complete peace of mind due to Emirates&#8217; COVID assistance. According to this program, you are entitled to receive a free cover of up to EUR 150,000 (137000 GBP) and quarantine expenses of EUR 100 (91 GBP) per day for 14 days. This offer is free of cost regardless of class of travel or destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Group Chairman;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><em>Emirates is proud to lead the way in boosting confidence for international travel. We know people are yearning to fly as borders around the world gradually re-open, but they are seeking flexibility and assurances should something unforeseen happen during their travel.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_can_i_claim_covid-19_assistance_from_emirates\"><\/span><strong>How can I claim COVID-19 assistance from Emirates?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve booked your flight with Emirates, you are already eligible to avail this offer without any registration forms. The free cover is immediately effective for Emirates&#8217; passengers until October 31st. The offer remains valid for 31 days date of departure. In case of any COVID-related health emergency, you must contact a dedicated hotline to avail the assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case you are diagnosed with COVID-19 during your journey, you can call Emirates free dedicated helpline number&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"tel:+971%204%202708825\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>+971 4 2708825<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;or send them a Whatsapp message&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/+971563589937\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>+971 56 3589937<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/english\/help\/covid19-cover\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;terms and conditions<\/a>&nbsp;for details of the offer and repatriation assistance. Alternatively, you can also consult your travel expert at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travelhouseuk<\/a> for further support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Emirates have started an industry-leading initiative to cover all the medical expenses as well as quarantine costs in case a traveller is diagnosed with COVID-19 during their journey. 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