Emirates has become the first airline to offer free Covid-19 insurance as it tries to get people flying again. Passengers will be covered for medical treatment, hotel quarantine, and even their funeral if they catch the coronavirus while travelling. Earlier this month, the world's biggest long-haul carrier told the BBC it is set to cut as many as 9,000 jobs. In the event of a passenger's death due to Covid-19 the insurance cover will provide €1,500 towards the cost of their funeral. Less than three weeks ago, the president of Emirates told the BBC that his company is set to cut as many as 9,000 jobs because of the pandemic.

Source: The Star July 28, 2020 03:56 UTC