Skyscanner has joined hands with cover genius to launch COVID-19 travel insurance package.
The product will be rolled out first in Europe and eventually be available in fifty countries worldwide. This product will be available to prospective travelers.
The package includes a mixture of trip cancellation, medical and airline insolvency cover, including protection against travel disruption and sickness caused by COVID-19.
This Insurance also gives 24/7 emergency medical assistance, repatriation and expenses cover, trip cancellation cover, failed temperature checks at a destination
It is built in specifically to provide clarity, protect travellers and give them peace of mind when taking a trip.
This new scheme will be offered to travelers at the point of purchase and will be available directly via Skyscanner in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands and the UK.
The Commercial director of Skyscanner Tiago Godinho said
“We’re bringing a new type of insurance product to market with our COVID-19 travel protection. In today’s uncertain and changing travel landscape, the most important thing we can do is to give travellers the confidence they need to plan and book a flight, knowing that they are covered whatever happens.”
“This first of its kind package offers a high level of cover, going as far as reimbursing travellers if they fail a temperature check at their destination, ensuring complete peace of mind for anyone wishing to travel right now.”
“We’re pleased to be partnering with market leader Cover Genius whose technology and end-to-end insurance capability mean that we can reassure travelers globally and help them get back to travelling again.”
The Head of Travel Partnerships, EMEA at Cover Genius, Peter Smith, said
“We’re proud to be partnering with Skyscanner to bring this market leading set of insurance products to travellers worldwide, via XCover, our global insurance distribution platform.”
“Our team has moved swiftly to build new insurance products that offer increased protection for customers dealing with unique circumstances as a result of COVID-19.”
“These new products will not only offer customers personalized coverage and speedy payment of claims, but also provide a sense of safety and security so they can book a vacation and travel again with confidence.”
