Flydubai offers passenger free global cover for COVID-19

Flydubai has announced that it will be offering passengers free global cover for COVID-19.

According to the Dubai-based carrier, the new service will help cover health expenses and quarantine costs for travellers. 

This means anyone booking with flydubai for travel between September 1 and November 30 this year will automatically receive the free cover.

It is also valid for 31 days from the time they take their first flight on their itinerary.

The service enables passengers to benefit from coverage that includes medical expenses of up to AED 659,000 and quarantine costs of up to AED 439 per day for 14 days.

Hamad Obaidalla, Chief Commercial Officer at flydubai said: “The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority. The new COVID-19 cover we are offering to our passengers will encourage more people to travel with ease of mind knowing that they will be looked after at every step of their journey.

"We see the demand for travel starting to increase as more countries gradually lift restrictions on international travel. Safeguarding the passenger journey with added precautions and enhanced procedures will help to stimulate the flow of trade and tourism globally."

The service is valid for all bookings done through flydubai.com, the mobile app, customer centre, Holidays by flydubai portal, travel agents or any of flydubai’s travel partners.