In these difficult times planning a vacation, getaway, business or personal trip can be extremely stressful, but now thanks to Ethiopian Airlines Group the trip can be a little easier. Any international flights from the 1st of October 2020 until the 31st of March 2021 are now covered by their ‘Sheba Coverage’, an insurance package meant to help their passengers out in possible times of need.
‘Sheba Coverage’ will cover the medical insurance, including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs related to Covid-19 for international passengers. Up to €100,000 of medical expenses will be covered in addition to quarantine costs of up to €150 per day for a maximum of 14 days. 24/7 assistance is also available through the airline’s hotline. The coverage is valid for 92 days for a round trip and 31 days for a one-way trip.
In a released statement, Ethiopian Group CEO, Tewolde GebreMariam said “We are glad to be among the pioneer global airlines to introduce this extra security measure and provide global cover for Covid-19 with a view to boost passengers’ confidence.
“Our Sheba Comfort insurance scheme is part of the measures we have been taking to ensure the health and wellbeing of passengers on the ground and onboard. As travel safety continues to evolve by the day, we will always be at the forefront of adopting all necessary changes to ensure the safety of our passengers as our top priority.”
The service is provided in collaboration with AXA Partners and Awash Insurance Company and is meant to help provide passengers with a peace of mind that would have been otherwise unavailable.