Emirates Airlines "200 Million Won if Infected with COVID-19"

[Asia Economy Reporter Onyu Lim] Emirates Airlines, the largest airline in the Middle East, has become the first airline in the world to cover medical and quarantine expenses for passengers infected with COVID-19 during their flights.

According to CNN on the 24th (local time), Emirates Airlines plans to pay up to 150,000 euros (about 200 million KRW) in medical expenses and 100 euros (about 130,000 KRW) per day for 14 days of quarantine if a passenger tests positive for COVID-19. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates Airlines, stated, "For the first time in the industry, we have decided to guarantee medical and quarantine costs if customers become infected with COVID-19 during their flights."

This measure applies to all passengers using Emirates Airlines until October 31 without any additional cost. It is valid for 31 days from the initial boarding date.

This is not the first time the tourism industry has offered COVID-19 related expenses. Previously, Uzbekistan promised to provide compensation of $3,000 (about 3.61 million KRW) to travelers who contract COVID-19 while visiting the country. Additionally, Cyprus, the Mediterranean island nation that began accepting travelers from some countries last month, announced that it would cover accommodation, meal, and medication costs for travelers who test positive for COVID-19 during their stay.

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