By ALLAN OLINGO More by this AuthorEmirates has become first airline to offer free cover for Covid-19 medical costs for its passengers travelling via its networks to United Arab Emirates (UAE), and across the world, airlines chairman Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed al-Maktoum said. In the medical package deal, passengers travelling on the airline can now claim coronavirus medical expenses of up to $173,799 (Sh17.5 million) and quarantine costs of $115 (Sh12,000) per day for 14 days if one tests positive for the virus. “We will be the first airline to offer free cover for Covid-19 medical costs for its customers when they travel in the UAE and around the world,” Mr al-Maktoum said. AdvertisementThe Covid-19 pandemic has hit aviation sector the hardest with airlines grounding their flights after countries closed their borders. Travellers must also possess a Covid-19 negative certificate, starting August, before they can board any of the Emirates planes.

Source: Daily Nation July 24, 2020 14:47 UTC