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Virgin Atlantic to provide free coronavirus insurance for all passengers

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August 24, 2020
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Virgin Atlantic is offering Covid-19 insurance cover, free of charge, to all passengers.

The airline has launched what it claims is “the most comprehensive Covid-19 cover provided by any major airline” for all new and existing bookings up until 31 March 2021.

The policy, which requires no excess payment should things go wrong, covers expenses up to £500,000 should a passenger or their travel companion get coronavirus while on a trip, plus expenses up to £3,000 if they’re denied boarding or are required to quarantine on their trip due to actual or suspected Covid-19.

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Emergency medical costs, treatment, associated expenses such as transport and accommodation and repatriation home, if required, are also included.


Cover is offered in partnership with Allianz Assistance, and applied to all airline passengers and customers who have booked Virgin Atlantic Holidays that include Virgin Atlantic flights.

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It will also apply to anyone with a Virgin Atlantic plane ticket, even if their flight is operated by a partner carrier, such as Air France-KLM or Delta Air Lines.

The policy is applied automatically and is designed to complement existing travel insurance, providing “additional peace of mind for upcoming trips,” according to the airline.

Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic said: “Our priority is always the health and safety of our people and customers and this industry-leading Virgin Atlantic Covid-19 Cover ensures customers can continue to fly safe and fly well with us.

“Following our return to the skies to much-loved destinations like Barbados, we’re planning more services in the autumn, as travel restrictions continue to ease, including London Heathrow to Montego Bay, Antigua, Lagos and Tel Aviv.

“Whether it’s to visit friends and relatives or take a well-deserved break, we believe this complimentary cover will provide some added reassurance for our customers as they start to plan trips further afield.

“It applies in parallel to existing travel insurance policies which may now exclude Covid-19, and provides comprehensive cover for coronavirus, recognising the needs of our customers as we restart services.”

In addition, Virgin Atlantic is still offering flexible fares, with customers able to make two date changes to their flights without have to pay an admin fee, and rebooking available up until 30 September 2022.

The new policy comes as Virgin Atlantic awaits an important vote which will determine whether the airline can be saved from bankruptcy.

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The Kiwi flag carrier claimed the top spot in the AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards due to inflight innovations, environmental leadership and staff motivation

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2/10 2. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines came second overall and also took the Best First Class award for its Suites product

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3/10 3. All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways claimed third place, hailed for being at the forefront of cabin innovation

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4/10 4. Qantas

Qantas won two awards – Best Domestic Airline Service and Best Lounges – alongside fourth place

Qantas

5/10 5. Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific was named the best long-haul airline in Asia

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6/10 6. Emirates

Best Inflight Entertainment was awarded to Emirates

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7/10 7. Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic came in seventh

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8/10 8. EVA Air

Taiwan’s EVA Air was eighth

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9/10 9. Qatar Airways

The Best Catering and Best Business Class awards went to Qatar Airways thanks to its Qsuites

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10/10 10. Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia won Best Economy for an “extremely spacious cabin that sets it apart from many airlines”, plus Best Cabin Crew

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1/10 1. Air Zealand

The Kiwi flag carrier claimed the top spot in the AirlineRatings.com Airline Excellence Awards due to inflight innovations, environmental leadership and staff motivation

Air New Zealand

2/10 2. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines came second overall and also took the Best First Class award for its Suites product

Getty

3/10 3. All Nippon Airways

All Nippon Airways claimed third place, hailed for being at the forefront of cabin innovation

Getty Images

4/10 4. Qantas

Qantas won two awards – Best Domestic Airline Service and Best Lounges – alongside fourth place

Qantas


5/10 5. Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific was named the best long-haul airline in Asia

Getty Images

6/10 6. Emirates

Best Inflight Entertainment was awarded to Emirates

AP/Adam Schreck

7/10 7. Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic came in seventh

Virgin Atlantic

8/10 8. EVA Air

Taiwan’s EVA Air was eighth

Getty


9/10 9. Qatar Airways

The Best Catering and Best Business Class awards went to Qatar Airways thanks to its Qsuites

Getty

10/10 10. Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia won Best Economy for an “extremely spacious cabin that sets it apart from many airlines”, plus Best Cabin Crew

Getty Images

Virgin Atlantic has warned it will “run out of money altogether” by the final week of September if creditors do not agree to a £1.2bn bailout package tomorrow.

The rescue deal, which includes proposing creditors accept a 20 per cent chop in the money the airline will pay them back, will be voted on at the High Court.

Some 170 parties to whom the Sir Richard Branson-owned carrier owes payments must also agree to receive their cash back in staggered instalments.

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