Travel insurance

We’ve partnered with XCover to offer you simple and stress-free protection during your travels. XCover’s digital claim process is easy and quick with instant payment of approved claims, and their friendly support team ready to assist you with any questions you might have.

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Travel insurance by XCover

What’s included?

  • 24-hour medical assistance
  • Medical expenses up to USD 50,000
  • Trip cancellation up to USD 1,000
  • Trip delay up to USD 500
  • Baggage delay, or loss up to USD 1,000

How do I buy travel insurance?

You can buy your travel insurance while booking your flight, or add it to your existing booking through:

Who can buy travel insurance?

Any passengers travelling with flydubai can buy travel insurance provided they are:

  • a resident of the country where they are starting their journey and where the travel insurance policy is issued; and
  • over 2 and under 85 years old.

For more information, you can visit the XCover Help Centre. To know what’s covered under your XCover Protection, please log into your XCover Account.

Frequently asked questions

General

What is XCover?

XCover is owned by Cover Genius, an award-winning insurance tech firm offering XCover Protection backed by some of the world's largest insurance companies including Lloyd’s, Generali, Sompo, CNA, and Munich Re.

What is covered by XCover?

For full coverage details applicable to you, please log into your XCover Account.

What is not covered by XCover?

You may not be covered if:

  • You change your mind about going on your trip.
  • You decide not to go on your trip due to wildfires, or a manmade or natural disaster.
  • You decide to add a destination to your itinerary or change your final destination.
  • flydubai reschedules your flight, and you cannot make the new flight, or you miss a connecting flight.
  • Work, personal, or transport issues prevent you from going on your trip.
  • You do not provide supporting evidence or necessary documents during the claim process.
  • The event that caused your claim occurred before you bought XCover Protection.
  • You are travelling against the advice of a medical practitioner.

For details on full coverage, please log into your XCover Account.

Where can I see the full terms and conditions of my travel insurance?

You can read the full terms and conditions of your insurance policy at https://www.xcover.com/en/pds/flydubai-comprehensive-travel-insurance.

Is there an age limit?

Our travel protection covers passengers over 2 and under 85 years old. 

To check if any specific age limit applies to your policy, please view the terms and conditions in your XCover Account.

Does my protection have a cover limit?

Your XCover Protection has a limit per benefit. If your claim is approved, the payment you receive will be limited to the limit specific to the item or service you’re claiming.

You can find your full benefits and limits in the certificate and terms and conditions in your XCover Account.

Which countries am I covered in?

You’ll be covered when you fly from and to the following countries:

  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • The United Arab Emirates

View your Policy wording for full terms and conditions.

How do I activate my XCover Account?

An account is automatically created for you when you buy XCover Protection. 

To activate your account, simply find the XCover confirmation SMS or email in your inbox and click the link to set up your XCover account. This is an important step to make any future claim submissions hassle-free. 

If you’ve already activated your account, simply log in using the email address you provided when completing the initial sign-up process to access your documents, make changes to your protection, or make a claim. You will need to complete the steps above for all XCover Protection products purchased.

How do I log in to my XCover Account?

You can log in by visiting https://www.xcover.com/en-us/login with the same email address you used on your booking.

Cancellations, modifications, and refunds

What happens if my flight is cancelled, rescheduled, or delayed?

If your flight was cancelled or delayed, or if you’re experiencing issues because your flight was rescheduled, follow the steps below: 

  1. Check your policy in your XCover Account to see if the reason for your claim is covered. Coverage may differ based on the reason of cancellation or rescheduling, or the length of the delay.
  2. If you are covered and would like to submit a claim, gather all the appropriate documentation. If you have this information ready, it will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete the claim form.
  3. Log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for, and then select ‘Make a claim’.

What happens if I need to cancel, cut short, or reschedule my trip?

If your travel plans have been disrupted, you can follow the steps below to make a claim:

  1. Check your policy in your XCover Account to see if you are covered if you cancel, cut short, or reschedule your trip.
  2. Cancel or reschedule your flights, accommodation, and other pre-paid bookings as needed. Keep documentation of this process. During the claim submission process, you will be asked to provide details and documents to support your claim, e.g. proof of cancellation.
  3. Gather all the appropriate documentation. If you have this information ready, it will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete the claim form.
  4. Log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for, and then select ‘Make a claim’.

To view your XCover Protection details, invoice, and certificate, simply log in to your XCover Account.

How do I make a change, cancel, or get a refund for my XCover Protection?

Depending on your protection terms and dates, you may be able to change or cancel your protection. You can log into your XCover Account and click ‘Cancel’ on the protection you’d like to cancel.

Making a claim

How do I make a claim?

  1. Gather all the details and documents to support your claim.
  2. When you're ready to submit your claim, log into your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for, and then select ‘Make a Claim’.

For more information about claim submission, please check the XCover Help Centre.

What documents do I need to make a claim?

During your online claim submission, you will be asked to provide information and documents that support your claim. Clear and comprehensive documents will help XCover assess your claim faster. The documents required may depend on the type of claim. The following may serve as a useful guide:

Once you have these documents ready, it will take you approximately 5 minutes to complete the claim form. 

Where can I see my claim progress?

To check your claim status and view a complete history of emails from the XCover Claims Team, simply visit the XCover Claims Centre. You can also log in to your XCover Account and navigate to ‘Your Claim’.

For more information about claim progress, please check the XCover Help Centre.

Is there an excess or deductible?

Yes, there is excess/ deductible. Please check the XCover policy wording page. For full coverage details applicable to you please log into your XCover Account.

How will I receive payment for an approved claim?

Once your claim is approved, XCover’s Claims Team will send you a payment email containing a secure link. The same link will become available when you log in to the XCover Claims Centre. Simply click 'Get Paid' and carefully complete your bank details.

How can I make a claim on behalf of someone else?

If you are not the policyholder but you’ve bought the travel insurance for someone else and wish to submit a claim on their behalf, please follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the XCover Account connected to the policy you’re claiming for.
  2. Select the policy you want to claim for and then select ‘Make a Claim’.
  3. In the ‘Claimant Information’ section, choose the option to make a claim on behalf of an insured person.
  4. Answer the questions truthfully and make sure you have documented evidence that supports your claim.
  5. Keep an eye on your inbox, as we may request additional information to assess your claim.

If you are the policyholder and wish to submit a claim on behalf of another beneficiary, learn more about claiming for a beneficiary.

Medical assistance

Who do I contact if I have a medical emergency?

If your coverage includes 24/7 emergency assistance or a related benefit, you can contact XCover Assist to arrange hospital or other treatment. 

You can find the number for XCover Assist within the ‘How claims work’ section of your policy in your XCover Account or access it by starting a claim and carefully selecting the options related to medical emergencies in the online claim form.

When would I need to get pre-approval before making a claim?

All medical reimbursement claims require pre-approval, including dental and related transport costs. To start the pre-approval process, please visit the XCover Claims Centre.

Are pre-existing medical conditions covered?

To check if you’re covered for pre-existing medical conditions, please check your policy terms and conditions in your XCover Account.

Switching from AIG to XCover insurance

Now that flydubai has changed the insurance provider, is my current insurance policy still valid?

Yes, your current policy (Travel Guard for flydubai by AIG) will remain valid unless you change the dates of your booking. 

In that case, you’ll need to buy a new insurance policy with XCover.

Will my current insurance still be valid if I change the dates of my booking?

No, if you change the dates of your booking, you’ll need to buy a new insurance policy with XCover.

What happens to my insurance if I cancel my booking?

Your AIG insurance will be cancelled with the booking and will not be applicable for a refund.

What happens to my insurance if I remove a passenger from my booking?

Your AIG insurance will remain valid if you remove a passenger from your booking.

What happens to my insurance if I add a passenger to my booking?

You’ll need to repurchase a new insurance policy with XCover for all passengers in your booking.

What happens to my insurance if flydubai changes my flight to a new date?

You will be issued a new insurance policy with XCover.

What happens to my insurance if flydubai cancels my flight?

Your AIG insurance will be cancelled with the booking and refunded in the form of a flydubai voucher.

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