Helping smooth out the travel experience is these turbulent times… Back in September last year, UAE national carrier Etihad Airways launched an unprecedented promise to its customers — a comprehensive Covid-19 global wellness insurance. The policy offered its passengers peace of mind and a significant level of protection whilst travelling during the pandemic. That was […]

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Etihad extends its Global Covid insurance cover to September