Press Release
A Japanese First: Japan Airlines to Offer Complimentary COVID-19 Coverage for International Passengers
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 in partnership with Allianz Travel—the first of its kind for a Japanese carrier—includes coverage of up to €150,000 in medical costs resulting from the medically necessary COVID-19 testing fee and subsequent medical treatment for those that test positive during their travels.
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.
“As 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 that this cover, supported by our partner Allianz Travel, will provide reassurance to those that need to travel today,” said Hideo Ninomiya, Managing Executive Officer of Passenger Sales, Japan Airlines.
“AWP Japan is very proud to support JAL in this service. Our assistance teams will help provide peace of mind to JAL’s 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,” said Patricia Moon, CEO of AWP Japan Co., Ltd., member of the Allianz Partners Group.
The JAL Group has implemented key measures against COVID-19 at the airport and throughout the travel experience. For details on the JAL FlySafe initiative, click here.
For full details: https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/inter/jalcoronacover/index.html
For media queries, contact mediarelations.hdq@jal.com
About Allianz Travel
Allianz Travel provides travel-related insurance products and services, including trip cancellation and emergency medical assistance. We partner with airlines, travel agents, banks and other intermediaries around the world to offer travel insurance plans that offer peace of mind to customers. Constantly pushing technological and geographical boundaries, our global travel protection solutions combine assistance and technology to support customers 24/7, before, during and after their trip. Allianz Travel is the travel insurance brand of Allianz Partners.
For more information, please visit www.allianz-partners.com
About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines was founded in 1951 and became the first international airline in Japan. A member of the oneworld alliance, the airline now reaches 430 airports in 66 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners. Awarded as one of the most punctual major international airlines and a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax, JAL is committed to providing customers with the highest levels of flight safety and quality in every aspect of its service, and aims to become of the most preferred and valued airlines in the world.
