In each airtrip accident policy, issued in this Commonwealth through a mechanical vending machine or otherwise, the coverage of the policy, according to its terms and provisions, shall extend to an accident on a connecting or returning plane on which the insured's initial airtrip ticket entitles him to ride, if it is shown that the insured would be entitled to recover under the policy had the accident occurred while the insured was riding on the initial plane designated on the ticket.
1952, c. 317, § 38.1-349; 1958, c. 452; 1966, c. 101; 1986, c. 562.