Summary:
In a bold move, Emirates, the largest airline in the UAE, has announced its plans to cover flyer’s all Coronavirus-related expenses to boost the confidence of passengers. The airline has pledged to take care of all the medical and quarantine costs of customers in case they get COVID-19 positive during their travel.
The emirates` media office release read, "Emirates will cover its passengers for COVID-19 related medical expenses and quarantine costs when they travel on board Emirates, to and from the UAE and around the world, free of charge."
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates group chairman and chief executive, took to Twitter and said, “Emirates will be the first airline to offer free cover for COVID-19 medical costs for its customers when they travel in the UAE & around the world. This will boost travel confidence & once again positions Emirates & Dubai as aviation industry leaders.”