Ethiopian unveils COVID-19 Global Insurance Cover

Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced that it will cover the medical insurance including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs related to COVID-19 from now until March 31, 2021. The coverage is applicable to all Ethiopian’s international flights booked with the airline’s tickets.

The global cover dubbed Sheba Comfort is part of the airline’s extra security measures to protect passengers and ensure that they travel with peace of mind.

Passengers will have their medical expenses up to 100,000 euros covered if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel in addition to quarantine costs up to EUR 150 per day for a maximum of 14 days. Sheba Comfort also includes repatriation and evacuation services whenever needed besides 24/7 assistance through the airline’s hotline. The insurance scheme, introduced in collaboration with AXA Partners and Awash Insurance Company, is valid for 92 days for round trip and 31 days for one-way trip.