Emirates airline has signed an agreement with leading UK-based insurer Bupa Travel Services to offer customers extra peace of mind when they travel.

Travellers managing their Emirates flight bookings online via www.emirates.com will be able to opt for travel insurance protection which has been specially tailored for Emirates customers, a statement said.

These offers include unlimited coverage in the event of a medical emergency, credit card theft, and even kennel and cattery fees. Unlike most other offerings in the market, insurance coverage can be purchased by almost all nationalities (except residents of USA, Canada and Switzerland) for various trip durations, and for travellers up to the age of 80.

“This is a fantastic new addition to our services,” noted Emirates area manager, Khalid Al Serkal.  “We are constantly looking for ways to improve client satisfaction, and make flying Emirates a more relaxed, enjoyable experience.  Our new partnership with Bupa puts us another notch above the competition in terms of customer relations.”
 
Nigel Hopkins, Emirates’ executive vice president, service departments, said: that “Emirates is pleased to partner with Bupa Travel Services to provide our customers with tailored travel insurance options, made conveniently available when they purchase their flights on-line with us.”
 
“Emirates’ customer base span the globe and we needed a high-quality insurance partner with an international reach to match our own. We are confident we have found the right fit in Bupa Travel Services, and look forward to working with them to deliver and develop more such value-added travel services for our customers around the world.”
 
Steve Flanagan, commercial director, Bupa UK Membership, agreed, noting: “We are proud to partner with one of the world’s leading airlines. Bupa has worked in consultation with Emirates to develop an exclusive and compelling insurance product that would be conveniently available to its customers around the world. We are confident that our product would prove popular, and we look forward to expanding our product range and relationship with Emirates.” – TradeArabia News Service