Jet, ICICI Lombard launch 'JetProtect'

MUMBAI: Private air-carrier, Jet Airways, and ICICI Lombard General Insurance, have launched a unique overseas and domestic travel insurance product called JetProtect.

The product offers security against possible risks during travel and can be purchased solely by visiting Jet Airways' website--www.jetairways.com, a press release issued here on Tuesday stated.

The overseas and domestic travel insurance policy covers a host of situations such as medical expenses caused by accidents, possible loss from trip cancellation, loss or delay of checked-in baggage and compassionate visit by a relative in case of illness, among others, the release said.

JetProtect also covers claims arising out of acts of terrorism and includes a special cover to protect customers' home against the risk of burglary or fire while the airline customer is travelling in India.

The policy can be purchased on the airline website simultaneously while booking flight tickets.

In case a ticket has already been purchased through any other channel, customers have the option of purchasing insurance by visiting the `Purchase Policy' section under `Plan Your Travel' on jetairways.com.