Arik Air insures passengers for N1,000

Arik Air, yesterday, unveiled an insurance policy that safeguards passengers against flight delays and cancellation, among other benefits.

Unveiling the policy at Arik headquarters in Lagos during the 9th anniversary celebration of the airline, Managing Director, Arik Air, Mr. Chris Ndulue, said the policy cost N1,000 and that it was optional.

Ndulue, who said the air travel insurance was provided by Old Mutual Insurance Company in partnership with Risk Analysts Insurance Brokers, added: “The policy provides cover against accident resulting in damage to baggage, missing bags, flight cancellation and delays, medical expenses, permanent disablement or bodily injury, within 90 days of the occurrence of the accident.

“The cover is valid for such incidents occurring while aboard Arik aircraft.”

Some of the benefits of the policy the passengers will enjoy include getting N1 million in the event of personal accident. A passenger whose flight is cancelled or delayed for more than eight hours gets N20,000 per trip.

Emergency medical expenses attracts up to N50,000, while mishandled and missing baggage will attract N20,000 per passenger.

Damage to baggage will attract N20,000 per passenger.

“All you need to do is buy Arik Air ticket online to any destination within Nigeria and buy an Air Travel Insurance for just N1,000,” Ndulue said.