Airline pilots make enquiries about income protection

Due to travel bans and self-isolation, there is a "clear worry" amongst airline pilots and as a result there has been a spike in income protection enquires, Kathryn Knowles, managing director of Cura Financial Services has informed COVER. However, with many income protection policies having a six-month deferred period, it is unlikely they will be covered, she said. She also added that many are asking about redundancy cover, which will only kick in if the airline goes bust, and this is not a solution for short-term protection while the pandemic is ongoing. "There is a clear worry am...