14 April 2020:In a recent announcement by Emirates, limited passenger flights will operate to more cities like Tunis, Jakarta, Manila, Algiers, Taipei, Chicago, and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt. All these flights will operate from Dubai International airport T3.
However there is a list of guidelines to be followed. They are as follows -
- Only citizens of the destination country and those who meet the entry requirements will be allowed to board. Passengers will be required to comply with each country's requirement.
- Customers will be required to follow all health and safety measures required by the UAE authorities and the country of destination.
- There will be no online check in and seat selection available and services such as chauffeur drive and lounge will not be available in any of the destinations.
- Magazines and other print reading material will not be available, and while food and beverages will continue to be offered on board, packaging and presentation will be modified to reduce contact during meal service and the risk of infection.
- Cabin baggage will not be accepted on these flights. Carry-on items allowed in the cabin will be limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items.
- Passengers are required to apply social distancing guidelines during their journey and wear their own masks when at the airport and on board the aircraft.
- All Emirates aircraft will go through enhanced cleaning and disinfection processes in Dubai, after each journey.
- Emirates have put customers first with flexible COVID-19 waiver policies. Keep your tickets for 760 days, get travel vouchers valid for 2 years or get full refunds.