Etihad Airways extends wellness insurance cover on all tickets up to December 31, 2020
Abu Dhabi ties up with insurer AXA to offer additional protection for passengers
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Dubai: Etihad Airways is introducing a COVID-19 wellness insurance cover as part of 'Etihad Wellness', the airline’s new health and hygiene programme. The insurance will cover medical expenses and quarantine costs for guests who are diagnosed during their trip.
All Etihad issued tickets regardless of date of booking, traveling between now and December 31, 2020 will include COVID-19 insurance. Guests with existing bookings will be automatically enrolled into the programme.
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The insurance is valid worldwide for 31 days from the first day of travel.
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