Cebu Pacific upgrades travel insurance, includes COVID-19 coverage

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific said Wednesday it has upgraded its travel insurance product to include COVID-19 coverage to boost travel confidence amid the pandemic.

In a statement, Cebu Pacific said that starting January 13, 2022, its Travelsure Basic Protect "becomes even more comprehensive as it now covers COVID-related hospitalization and treatments, on top of up to P2,500,000 in medical expenses benefit, in case of an injury or other illness, and up to P2,500,000 in personal accident coverage during the trip."

The airline said Travelsure Basic Protect may be availed by passengers with domestic and international itineraries, as long as their trip starts in the Philippines, for as low as P492 round-trip.

Cebu Pacific said it is the first local carrier to offer this type of enhanced coverage in one product.

"As we continue to weather this pandemic, we see to it that everyJuan’s health and safety are prioritized above all else. We know peace of mind is needed now more than ever and we want to provide this to our passengers so they can always fly safely and easily with us," said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific vice president for marketing and customer experience.

The airline said the Travelsure product is underwritten by the Insurance Company of North America (a Chubb company).

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company.

“We are happy to further strengthen our ties with Cebu Pacific as we continue to face this challenging situation together. Chubb aims to provide CEB customers with affordable, relevant and comprehensive products that are made conveniently within their reach,” said Mari Rachelle Canta, Chubb Philippines country president. 

Cebu Pacific said its passengers can avail themselves of its Travelsure product when booking flights on its website or select as an add-on up to two hours prior to their flight via the Manage Booking portal on the Cebu Pacific website.

Insured passengers will receive their group policy Confirmation of Cover with the details of the travel insurance benefits via email, it said.

Customers should contact Chubb directly if they have specific questions about their insurance coverage, the airline said. — VBL, GMA News