JAL Covid-19 Coverage December 23 – June 30, 2021

Japan Airlines (JAL) is the next airline that has teamed up with an insurance company to offer complimentary Covid-19 coverage.

The coverage is valid on international trips for up to 31 days between December 23 – June 30, 2021, and expires when you return to your country of residence.

You can access JAL’s page for Covid-19 coverage here.

Eligible customers:

Customers taking JAL operated international flights with JL flight numbers departing the specified period.

Child and infant tickets, tickets issued via travel agencies, inclusive package tours, and award tickets are also eligible.
Codeshare flights operated by other airlines are not eligible.
No application is needed in advance.

Here are the covered features:

Applicable period December 23, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
Provided complimentary to all customers on JAL operated international flights with JL flight numbers.
24-hour support line to advise on medical and accommodation arrangements should the need arise.
Cover is provided automatically, no application is needed.
Coverage for up to 150,000 euros of medical expenses.
Up to 100 euros per day with a maximum of 14 days to cover the cost of quarantine isolation.

Eligibility examples:

Conclusion

Fairly typical Covid-19 coverage that is provided by the airline. I always warn readers that this is not a travel medical coverage that is part of travel insurance, which I receive from Amex.

These airline coverages, however, help visitors that require proof of Covid-19 insurance to enter the destination.

Here are the FAQs by JAL: