Travel insurance with peace of mind
From unexpected medical emergencies to severe weather events or rental vehicle accidents, unforeseen events can quickly turn your dream trip into a stressful experience. That's where travel insurance comes in.
By securing the right coverage before you embark on your journey, you can travel with peace of mind, knowing that your policy may provide cover against a variety of potential risks.
Whether you're travelling to visit friends and family, holiday, or for a special occasion, travel insurance ensures that you're prepared for the unexpected, helping you stay focused on enjoying your trip rather than worrying about what might go wrong.
More than just a travel insurance policy
Air New Zealand wants you, and your family to travel in safety, wherever you go. We've partnered with Cover-More Travel Insurance so you can relax and take comfort in knowing that should something go wrong; we have an experienced team available to help you.
Air New Zealand travel insurance is the exclusive partner for Airpoints so all our policies earn you Airpoints Dollars. You can also spend your Airpoints Dollars on our standalone insurance website.
Travelling to international destinations
Travel insurance is essential for overseas trips, offering protection against unexpected events like medical emergencies, natural disasters, or lost baggage and personal belongings.
Without it, you could potentially face significant financial risks while abroad.
Whether you're planning a one-time getaway or multiple adventures throughout the year, you can choose the coverage that suits your needs.
Add insurance when booking your flights online
Check out our travel insurance offer on the Extras page when booking your flights. This is the most convenient way to buy travel insurance and know you are covered from the moment you locked in your flight tickets.
There's no excess to pay and some exclusive benefits. Make sure you read the policy wording to understand more.
There's no age limit for travel to Australia, but insurance is only available to passengers under the age of 76 for travel to other global destinations. Our travel insurance is only available to residents of New Zealand.
Add insurance after you've booked your flights
You can purchase Air New Zealand travel insurance right up until departure, and you don't even need to be flying with Air New Zealand. Our comprehensive standalone travel insurance covers all types of travel whether it's by plane, train or boat.
And you can pay using Airpoints Dollars.
If you need higher limits on your special personal belongings or cover for an existing medical condition (beyond the long list of conditions that are already covered) you can apply online as part of your quote. Opt for a single trip policy for one-off journeys, or an annual multi-trip policy if you're a frequent traveller, ensuring you're covered throughout the year, no matter where your travels take you.
Benefits
Our comprehensive insurance coverage offers peace of mind with a range of essential benefits to support you during your travels:
- With 24/7 emergency assistance, you'll have access to a global network of doctors, nurses, and logistical experts, ensuring you're never alone when you need help most.
- Our medical cover provides comprehensive support, including hospital, medical, surgical, and emergency dental expenses. If necessary, we also assist with finding treatment and organising medical evacuation.
- In case of unexpected disruptions, your policy provides benefits for additional expenses, including emergency accommodation, transport, and the costs resulting from natural disasters, strikes, or lost travel documents.
- If you're renting a vehicle, we've got you covered with insurance excess protection for accidents involving rental cars, mopeds, or motorcycles under 250cc.
- We also provide limited cover for cancellation or medical expenses due to Covid-19
Enjoy your travels with the confidence that our insurance has you covered from all angles.
There's no age limit for single-trip travel insurance bought on our standalone insurance website, but conditions will apply. Annual multi-trip policies are available for travellers aged 69 or less. Reduced limits may apply for customers 70 or over. Limits will be shown on the Certificate of Insurance. Our travel insurance is only available to residents of New Zealand.
Note: This is a summary of key conditions and exclusions. Please read the relevant policy wording for full benefits, exclusions and terms and conditions.
Travelling around New Zealand
Travel insurance is a good idea for domestic trips, offering protection for unexpected events like delays due to weather events (fog can happen all year round), getting sick and can't travel, cancelled concerts, or lost personal belongings.
Without it, you could face financial loss on your prepaid and non-refundable trip expenses.
Add insurance when booking your flights online
Check out our travel insurance offer on the Extras page when booking your flights. This is the most convenient way to buy travel insurance and know you are covered from the moment you locked in your flight tickets.
There's no excess to pay and some exclusive benefits that you may not get elsewhere (such as paying for that visit to the after hours medical clinic). Make sure you read the policy wording to understand more.
There's no age limit for our Domestic Essentials policy, and it's available to residents and non-residents of New Zealand.
Add insurance after you've booked your flights
You can purchase Air New Zealand travel insurance right up until departure, and you don't even need to be flying with Air New Zealand.
And you can pay using Airpoints Dollars.
If our Domestic Essentials policy is not suitable for your needs, we have another option in our Domestic Comprehensive policy. Different cover levels, benefits, terms and conditions apply.
Opt for a single trip policy for one-off journeys, or an annual multi-trip policy if you're a frequent traveler, ensuring you're covered throughout the year, no matter where your travels take you in New Zealand.
Benefits
Our Domestic travel insurance coverage offers peace of mind with a range of essential benefits to support you during your travels:
- Cancellation cover if you get sick and are unable to travel. Also covers unexpected cancellation of special events such as concerts, and amendment costs if your travel is disrupted
- Our medical cover provides emergency medical and dental expenses (including the cost of ambulance transportation on our Domestic Essentials policy)
- In case of unexpected disruptions, your policy provides benefits for additional expenses
- We also provide limited cover for cancellation or medical expenses due to Covid-19
There's no age limit for single-trip travel insurance bought on our standalone insurance website, but conditions will apply. Annual multi-trip policies are available for travellers aged 69 or less. Reduced limits may apply for customers 70 or over. Limits will be shown on the Certificate of Insurance. Our Domestic Comprehensive travel insurance is only available to residents of New Zealand.
Note: This is a summary of key conditions and exclusions. Please read the relevant policy wording for full benefits, exclusions and terms and conditions.
Free Look Period
Every insurance policy comes with a money-back guarantee. You have a 21 (calendar) day free look period where, if the insurance doesn't suit your needs, you can request a full refund of the premium paid (as long as no claim is pending and you haven't started your trip). Please contact Cover-More Travel Insurance on 0800 500 248 or email airnz@covermore.co.nz for any refund queries.
Contact Cover-More Travel Insurance
Limits, sub-limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Air New Zealand offers this insurance as agent for and on behalf of the insurer. Insurance administered by Cover-More (NZ) Ltd, underwritten and issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ZAIL) incorporated in Australia, ABN 13 000 296 640, trading as Zurich New Zealand. Consider the Policy Brochure and wording therein before deciding to buy this product. For further information see Zurich New Zealand's financial strength rating. See Cover-More's privacy policy.