Emirates is now offering its Comprehensive Travel Cover, which includes medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios.

“When itineraries include connecting on other airlines or Emirates services are unavailable, Emirates will also rebook disrupted customers to their destination at no additional cost, including where flights have been cancelled due to conflict-related disruption,” a statement from the airline reads.

The coverage also includes trip cancellation cover, compensation for baggage delay or loss, unlimited medical expense and emergency evacuation cover worldwide, among other benefits.

“Newly added conflict cover provides reimbursement for medical expenses of up to $25,000 and a free trip extension of up to 30 days. The cover is not restricted by government travel advice,” the statement adds.

The Emirates Comprehensive Travel Cover is available from June 17. It can be purchased on the airline’s website when booking a flight or added to existing bookings through the Manage Booking tab online.

Etihad announced on Friday that it is partnering with the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi to provide free medical travel insurance. This will be offered with insurer Daman to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights.

In a statement, Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad Airways chief executive, said: “Abu Dhabi is one of the most captivating destinations in the world, and our job is to make both getting here and being here as seamless as possible.

“Giving comprehensive medical insurance with every eligible Etihad ticket means our guests can focus entirely on experiencing the extraordinary Emirati hospitality Abu Dhabi has to offer. This is what it looks like when an airline and a destination truly invest in their visitors.”

The insurance offered by Etihad will be valid from July to December.

It will cover eligible visitors for up to 15 days in the UAE and no formal application is required. Instead, coverage is automatically given with every qualifying Etihad ticket.

Any guest flying to Abu Dhabi on an Etihad-operated service, with point of origin and point of sale outside the UAE, is eligible. This will also include travellers using Etihad’s complimentary stopover programme, who will be covered for the duration of their stay.

Last week, Emirates president Tim Clark told Reuters that the company was planning to offer “incentives other than price”.

“That could be a new means of ensuring their safety of operation, ​for instance,” Clark said. “We’ll take care of all of that, including flying them on other carriers, if necessary, ​to bring them home or get the kids into school.”

In an interview with the Financial Times, Clark elaborated on the plans to help stranded passengers, saying the airline would guarantee “we would get you back irrespective [of whether it is] on Emirates or not”.

Air travel in the Gulf is ramping up amid a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority announced the full resumption of air traffic operations in the country on May 2.

On June 9, Emirates and Etihad operated 435 and 247 flights, respectively, compared to 531 and 334 flights operated on February 27, the day before the war broke out.

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The service marks Etihad’s debut into Ethiopia, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs. The launch also coincides with the formal activation of Etihad’s landmark Joint Venture with Ethiopian Airlines, announced earlier this year, which enhances collaboration between the two flag carriers and expands seamless travel options between Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Under the new Joint Venture, Etihad and Ethiopian Airlines will coordinate schedules and jointly develop routes, offering guests more choice and convenience while strengthening trade, tourism and cultural links between both regions. The agreement also paves the way for broader cooperation in areas including loyalty programmes, training and cargo, underscoring the airlines’ shared commitment to deliver a smoother, more connected travel experience for guests.

Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said: “The launch of our daily flights to Addis Ababa creates a bridge between two regions with expanding connections and growing economic relations. It also marks the formal start of our landmark Joint Venture with Ethiopian Airlines, a partnership that will redefine connectivity between Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Together, we are creating more opportunities for trade, tourism and collaboration, while giving our guests access to an even broader network through our respective hubs in Abu Dhabi and Addis Ababa.”

Through the Joint Venture, Etihad guests can now reach more than 55 destinations across 33 African countries via Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, while Ethiopian Airlines customers gain streamlined access through Abu Dhabi to over 20 destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.

Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, is one of Africa’s most vibrant and influential cities, home to the African Union and a thriving diplomatic and business community. Travellers can explore cultural treasures such as the National Museum of Ethiopia and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and experience the Merkato, the world’s largest open-air market. From its tree-lined boulevards and lively coffee houses to the panoramic views from the Entoto Hills, Addis Ababa offers a captivating blend of heritage, hospitality and modern energy. It is both a gateway to the continent and a destination that captures the spirit and soul of Africa.

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