Japan Airlines (JAL) today announced that the carrier will provide a new service called JAL Covid-19 Cover, as part of its JAL FlySafe program to provide reassurance and support to passengers with essential travel needs during the global pandemic. The new service provided by Allianz Travel\u2014the first of its kind for a Japanese carrier\u2014includes coverage of up to \u20ac150,000 in total medical costs resulting from the initial COVID-19 testing fee and subsequent medical treatment for those that test positive during their travels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Additional coverage for isolation costs and repatriation is also included for those requiring such after a positive diagnosis. A global 24-hour support line in English and Japanese will also be available to assist customers exhibiting symptoms, providing further peace of mind throughout their journey. Services related to the coverage will be offered from December 23, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAs international flights gradually return to service, the JAL Group has implemented key measures against COVID-19 to provide customers a safe and secure travel experience. While it may take time to welcome back customers on a global scale, we hope this coverage with Allianz Travel will provide reassurance to those that need to travel today,\u201d said Hideo Ninomiya, Managing Executive Officer of Passenger Sales, Japan Airlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAWP Japan is very proud to support JAL in this service. Our assistance teams will help provide peace of mind to JAL\u2019s passengers in these challenging times. Allianz Travel is the specialized travel-related insurance and services brand from Allianz Partners, and we will leverage our vast experience in emergency assistance to travelers and our global medical network to support passengers affected by COVID-19,\u201d said Patricia Moon, CEO of AWP Japan Co., Ltd., member of the Allianz Partners Group.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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