Richmond, VA, September 30, 2024 — Allianz Partners USA, a global leader in travel insurance and travel assistance, has partnered with Alaska Airlines to offer new subscribers to the airline’s monthly Flight Pass subscription service, with annual Allianz Partners travel protection plans. New Flight Pass subscribers will have the option to purchase one of two annual travel protection plans offered by Allianz Partners when they subscribe to Flight Pass. The annual travel protection plans may include “pre-departure” benefits which can cover non-refundable travel deposits when a customer must cancel their trip for a reason covered by their plan, and “post-departure” benefits such as trip interruption and emergency medical, depending on the plan selected.
Alaska Airlines Flight Pass is a monthly subscription service where guests have the option to purchase 6-12 roundtrip flights that cover 17 destinations in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. New Flight Pass subscribers will have the option to purchase either a Basic or Deluxe annual travel protection plan offered by Allianz Partners when they subscribe to Alaska Airlines Flight Pass.
The Allianz Partners Basic protection annual plan offers annual post-departure benefits for covered travel delays, baggage delay or loss, and medical emergencies. The Allianz Partners Deluxe protection annual plan provides similar benefits and provides up to $3,000 in trip cancellation protection and $3,000 in trip interruption protection.* Trip cancellation protection can provide reimbursement for prepaid, non-refundable travel costs, including air fare, lodging, rental cars and other prepaid expenses when a trip is canceled for a covered reason, up to the limit of coverage. Trip interruption protection can provide reimbursement for unused non-refundable prepaid expenses as well as additional expenses for last minute lodging and transportation when a trip is interrupted due to a reason covered in the plan.
Both plans provide up to $20,000 for emergency medical care and up to $100,000 for emergency medical transportation.
“Our subscribers value the flexibility and affordability of Flight Pass, and travel protection from Allianz Partners can make their travel experience even more seamless,” said Courtney Lansing, managing director of business development and products at Alaska Airlines. “We’re proud to offer a unique service that enables guests to visit loved ones or their favorite destinations, all while securing a consistent monthly price on an airline that offers the most nonstop flights on the West Coast.”
For a limited time, new and current subscribers to Alaska Airlines Flight Pass can enjoy a free one-year subscription to Alaska Access, typically priced at $60 annually. Alaska Access offers additional perks, including a monthly Wi-Fi voucher, early access to some of the airline’s biggest fare sales of the year and a personalized fare page to help you book the best seat for the best price.
“We are thrilled to offer our award-winning products and services to new subscribers of Alaska Airlines’ terrific Flight Pass option,” said Tom Trotta, vice president of sales and partnerships at Allianz Partners USA. “Our annual travel protection products are a perfect fit for Alaska Airlines guests seeking additional peace of mind and valuable travel protection while they explore great destinations in the West.”
Alaska Airlines guests will also have access to Allianz’s award-winning Allyz® TravelSmart™ mobile app. The app includes an Alert Center feature which provides users with location-specific travel alerts, and is the fastest, easiest way to access a travel protection plan, file and manage a claim, track flights, receive live updates for delays and contact 24-hour travel assistance services with the touch of a button.
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About Alaska Air Group
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and across the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With oneworld and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”
About Allianz Partners
Allianz Partners (AGA Service Company) is a leading consumer specialty insurance and assistance company with operation centers in 35 countries. AGA Service Company is doing business as Allianz Global Assistance Insurance Agency in California (License # 0B01400) and Massachusetts. In the United States, the company offers Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans and served millions of customers last year. In addition to travel insurance, the company offers tuition insurance, event ticket protection, registration protection for endurance events and unique travel assistance services such as international medical assistance and concierge services. The company also serves as an outsource provider for in-bound call center services and claims administration for property and casualty insurers and credit card companies.
*For Allianz Partners USA products offered and sold in the U.S.: Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply to all plans. Plans are available only to U.S. residents. Not all plans are available in all jurisdictions. Availability of coverage, including epidemic-related benefits and covered reasons described here, varies by product and by state, New York Deluxe annual plan includes a maximum trip cancellation and trip interruption coverage limit up to $2,000. Products may not include all benefits or covered reasons described here. All benefits are subject to maximum limits of liability, which may in some cases be subject to sublimits and daily maximums. Benefits and limits vary by plan. For a complete description of the benefits and benefit limits offered under your specific plan, carefully review your plan’s Letter of Confirmation/Declarations and Certificate of Insurance/Policy. Insurance coverage is underwritten by BCS Insurance Company (OH, Administrative Office: Oakbrook Terrace, IL), rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best Co., under BCS Form No. 52.201 series or 52.401 series, or Jefferson Insurance Company (NY, Administrative Office: Richmond, VA), rated “A+” (Superior) by A.M. Best Co., under Jefferson Form No. 101‐C series or 101‐P series, depending on state of residence. A+ (Superior) and A (Excellent) are the 2nd and 3rd highest, respectively, of A.M. Best’s 13 Financial Strength Ratings. Except as otherwise specified, AGA Service Company d/b/a Allianz Global Assistance is the licensed producer and administrator of Allianz Travel-branded travel protection plans in the U.S. and an affiliate of Jefferson Insurance Company. Allianz Global Assistance and TravelSmart are marks of AGA Service Company or its affiliates. The insured shall not receive any special benefit or advantage due to the affiliation between Allianz Global Assistance and Jefferson Insurance Company. Plans include insurance and assistance services. Noninsurance benefits/products are provided and serviced by Allianz Global Assistance.