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Ethiopian Airlines Group says it will cover medical insurance, including Covid-19-related repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs for all passengers, from October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.
A statement issued in Accra by the airline said the global coverage, dubbed “Sheba Comfort”, was part of the airline’s additional security measures to protect passengers and ensure they travel with peace of mind.
It said passengers would have their medical expenses of up to € 100,000 covered if they were diagnosed with Covid-19 during their trip, in addition to quarantine costs of up to € 150 per day for up to 14 days.
“Sheba Comfort also includes repatriation and evacuation services when needed, as well as 24/7 assistance through the airline’s hotline,” he said.
Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, said: “We are pleased to be among the world’s pioneering airlines in introducing this additional security measure and providing global coverage for Covid-19 with a view to increasing passenger confidence.”
“Our Sheba Comfort insurance plan is part of the measures we have been taking to ensure the health and well-being of passengers on the ground and on board,” he said.
As travel safety continued to evolve day by day, “we will always be at the forefront in adopting all the changes necessary to ensure the safety of our passengers as our top priority.”
The Sheba Comfort insurance plan, introduced in collaboration with AXA Partners and Awash Insurance Company, is valid for 92 days for round trips and 31 days for one way trips.
It should be recalled that Ethiopian Airlines recently unveiled a spacious and ultra-modern passenger terminal, which was completed with an emphasis on biosecurity and biosecurity measures.
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing airline in Africa and in its more than 70 years of operation, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading airlines, unrivaled in efficiency and operational success, according to the statement.
Ethiopian controls the majority of the Pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 127 international passenger and cargo destinations on five continents.
