Guest Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 This is, unless I missed info re other airlines, a first: Air Canada Vacations Sun Destination Packages to Include COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Administered by Allianz Global Assistance Français NEWS PROVIDED BY Air Canada Vacations Aug 31, 2020, 09:00 ET Air Canada Vacations Logo (CNW Group/Air Canada Vacations) Allianz Global Assistance Logo (CNW Group/Air Canada Vacations) MONTREAL, Aug. 31, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada Vacations announced today that a COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan, administered by Allianz Global Assistance, will be offered at no additional cost to customers booking with Air Canada Vacations. The plan is designed to cover emergency medical and quarantine expenses if COVID-19 is contracted while travelling. Aimed at providing travellers with greater confidence to book their next dream vacation, this plan will be included in all flight and hotel Air Canada Vacations packages to select destinations in Mexico and in the Caribbean at no extra cost, as Air Canada Vacations will cover the cost of the coverage. A full list of applicable destinations is available here. "We're pleased to be the first Canadian tour operator to ensure coverage is in place for emergency medical and quarantine expenses relating to COVID-19 through Allianz Global Assistance and the brokerage firm TW Insurance Services as a part of our vacation packages. Our strategy, in conjunction with Air Canada CleanCare+, has been to be at the forefront of travel safety measures, including through the implementation of our Health and Safety Standards in our Sun destinations. We look forward to continuing to work with Allianz Global Assistance to turn our customers' travel dreams into reality," said Nino Montagnese, Managing Director at Air Canada Vacations. "As Canadians look forward to travelling again, safety while abroad is top of mind for travellers more than ever before," said Chris Van Kooten, Chief Executive Officer at Allianz Global Assistance. "Air Canada Vacations' customers can once again travel with confidence and enjoy their holiday to the fullest with peace of mind about COVID-19 related medical emergencies." All eligible customers who book an Air Canada Vacations package on or after August 31, 2020 for travel between September 4, 2020 to April 30, 2021 to applicable destinations will be covered under the COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan. Policy terms and conditions can be found here: https://vacations.aircanada.com/en/travel-info/allianz-covid-19-coverage-assistance-plan. Administered by Allianz Global Assistance, the COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan is underwritten by CUMIS General Insurance Company, a member of the Co-operators group of companies. For more details on the COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan, please visit aircanadavacations.com. About Air Canada Vacations Air Canada Vacations is a leading Canadian vacation expert offering a wide selection of vacation packages and cruises to destinations across Mexico and the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Canada and the USA and is a repeat recipient of the Consumer's Choice Award. Air Canada Vacations offers convenient connectors from 54 Canadian cities, web and mobile check-in and Aeroplan® Miles. Air Canada Vacations packages include flights on board Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. For more information visit: aircanadavacations.com Allianz Global Assistance For over 30 years, Allianz Global Assistance has supported travelling Canadians when they need it most with value-added travel insurance and assistance services. More than 800 employees support long-term partnerships with some of the best known brands in the travel and financial services markets. Allianz Global Assistance also serves as an outsource provider for in-bound call centre services and claims administration for health insurers, property and casualty insurers and credit card companies. Allianz Global Assistance is a specialist brand of Allianz Partners for assistance and travel insurance, and is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc. and AZGA Insurance Agency Canada Ltd. For more information, visit www.allianz-assistance.ca. TW Insurance Services Ltd. TW Insurance Services is a national insurance brokerage with a focus on providing advice, choice and advocacy across various insurance products including travel, home, car, life, and employee benefits. For more information please visit www.assurancetwis.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Good plan. A bit late though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just now, Specs said: Good plan. A bit late though. better late than never and it appears to be in step with the announced increase of vacation flights during the next few months. Quote September 4, 2020 to April 30, 2021 to applicable destinations will be covered under the COVID-19 Coverage and Assistance Plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specs Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 How much summer travel business did we lose? I met quite a few who wanted to go somewhere but were put off by the unavailability of travel Insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbofan Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Medipac insurance (Often called snowbird insurance) here in Canada has been providing Covid insurance since June. In fact I think they were the only insurance company that didn’t force people home in the spring. If you were out of country you were covered for the agreed term. I like them because of the way my Dad was treated when he had a blood clot in AZ. Even the Dr commented that they are one of the better insurance companies to deal with. Some insurers say no to just about everything making you wonder why you bothered buying it in the first place. As Canadians we are not used to an insurance company having to sign off on everything a Dr recommends. It’s an eye opener. https://www.medipac.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 18 minutes ago, Specs said: How much summer travel business did we lose? I met quite a few who wanted to go somewhere but were put off by the unavailability of travel Insurance. but of course a lot of the destinations were closed and also subject to 14 day confinement.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 32 minutes ago, Turbofan said: Medipac insurance (Often called snowbird insurance) here in Canada has been providing Covid insurance since June. In fact I think they were the only insurance company that didn’t force people home in the spring. If you were out of country you were covered for the agreed term. I like them because of the way my Dad was treated when he had a blood clot in AZ. Even the Dr commented that they are one of the better insurance companies to deal with. Some insurers say no to just about everything making you wonder why you bothered buying it in the first place. As Canadians we are not used to an insurance company having to sign off on everything a Dr recommends. It’s an eye opener. https://www.medipac.com/ Back in my medivac days they were the best insurer to deal with. Their booking and aircraft selection process was thorough and took proper consideration of the patient and their medical needs during transport, not just the cost. They paid their bills in a timely fashion too, something that was not very common among the insurers at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 48 minutes ago, Specs said: How much summer travel business did we lose? I met quite a few who wanted to go somewhere but were put off by the unavailability of travel Insurance. apparently those that could not travel decided to build decks and sheds. The is a very large shortage of pressure treated lumber that has been going on for a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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