Travel Republic launches Covid-19 insurance with hotel closure cover

Sunday, 21 Jul, 2020 0

Online Travel Agent Travel Republic has launched a new insurance policy which includes cancellation and medical cover for Covid-19.

The policy includes medical cover for customers who contract Covid-19 overseas and cancellation cover for those who contract the virus up to 14 days prior to the start of the trip.

It also provides cover if a travelling companion is denied boarding as a result of temperature checks or a positive Covid-19 test at the airport.

Customers who are forced to extend their holiday as a result of falling ill abroad will be covered too.

Unlike most travel insurance policies introduced since the start of the pandemic, Travel Republic’s will include some disruption cover as customers will be able to claim if their accommodation is closed due to the virus.

Travel Republic Marketing Director Christian Poole said: "As the world begins to open up again, we are proud to be one of the only online travel agents offering their customer’s the chance to claim if their holiday is affected by Covid-19.

"The wellbeing and health of our customers is always our top priority and we hope this reassuring news will give them the green light & encouragement they need to continue booking their special holidays with us."

Travel Republic and sister brand Gold Medal, both part of Dnata, have introduced a ‘Covid waiver’ to make it clear to customers that the company won’t be liable for cancellations or curtailments of any aspect of their trip due to Covid-19. The waiver also makes clients aware that they need adequate travel insurance.

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Linsey McNeill

Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk

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