Emirates launches free Covid medical and quarantine cover

The cover is free to passengers in all classes, flying to any destination across the Emirates network – and is immediately available on any flights departing up to 31 October.

Emirates will cover medical expenses of up to €150,000, and quarantine costs of €100 per day for 14 days.

Its cover is valid for 31 days from the moment passengers fly the first leg of their journey, meaning passengers can continue to benefit from the cover during any onward travel plans.

Emirates said the cover constituted an "industry-leading initiative to boost travel confidence".

"Emirates is proud to lead the way in boosting confidence for international travel," said Emirates Group chair and chief executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.