Japan Airlines (JAL) becomes one among the airlines to offer COVID-19 insurance to its passengers on international flights called JAL COVID-19 cover.
The Airlines has joined hands with Allianz Travel to provide complimentary cover for testing, medical expenses and quarantine costs in the event that customers test positive for COVID-19 during their travel.
The cover will include a validity period of 31 days from the first leg of an international flight or expires upon return to the country of residence, whichever is earlier.
The result of this policy is that any COVID-19 cases can be contained and managed; it also means that while some travelers going to Japan will test positive for COVID-19 but they won’t be out and spreading it .
Japan Airlines has stringent hygiene measures and structured HEPA air filters
Hideo Ninomiya, The managing executive officer of passenger sales, Japan Airlines said
“As international flights gradually return to service, the JAL Group has implemented key measures against COVID-19 to provide customers a safe and secure travel experience,”
“While it may take time to welcome back customers on a global scale, we hope this coverage with Allianz Travel will provide reassurance to those that need to travel today.”
Patricia Moon, The CEO of AWP Japan Co, member of the Allianz Partners Group said
“AWP Japan is very proud to support JAL in this service. Our assistance teams will help provide peace of mind to JAL’s passengers in these challenging times,”
“Allianz Travel is the specialized travel-related insurance and services brand from Allianz Partners, and we will leverage our vast experience in emergency assistance to travelers and our global medical network to support passengers affected by Covid-19.”
