Emirates has restarted regular passenger flights from Dubai International, to nine destinations with a series of new safety procedures from 21st May.
The nine destinations to which Emirates is flying include: London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne. The airline is offering connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia.
“Emirates is implementing a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the traveller’s journey, to enhance the sanitisation of all touchpoints…The risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is already very low, but we have spared no effort in reviewing and redesigning every step, from check-in to disembarkation.”
Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer.
Check-in
Emirates has introduced complimentary hygiene kits, to be given to every passenger upon check in at Dubai International Airport and on flights to Dubai. These kits comprise of masks, gloves, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser. The hygiene kits supplement a slew of additional measures already introduced to keep customers safe.
Gloves and masks are mandatory for all customers and employees at the airport in Dubai, while only masks are mandated on Emirates flights.
The airport team has also installed protective barriers at each check-in desk and immigration counter, to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter.
Transit passengers
Customers travelling from Dubai International Airport, and those transferring onto another flight, will go through thermal screening upon disembarkation. Transfer desks at the airport have also been installed with protective barriers as a precautionary measure. Airport staff, dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE) will direct customers from a safe distance for extra assistance. Customers will be given an additional hygiene kit at the gate before boarding their connecting flight.
Staggered Boarding
The boarding sequence has been staggered and passengers board by row, from the last row to the first, in small numbers. The waiting area has also been modified to ensure all customers observe social distancing. Emirates boarding agents, dressed in personal protective equipment (PPE), will facilitate the boarding sequence. The boarding gates are deep cleaned and disinfected after the boarding of every flight.
On-Board
All cabin crew on-board will be fully kitted out in PPE. To uphold the highest standards of safety and hygiene, Emirates has added a cabin service assistant (CSA) to the crew complement on flights over 1.5 hours. The CSAs will ensure lavatories are cleaned at frequent intervals of every 45 mins. Each lavatory has been equipped with sanitising soap and hand washing instructions.
To minimise the risk of infection by touch, magazines and print reading material will not be available during this time. In premium classes, single use menus and wine lists will be provided to passengers. Comfort items such as mattresses, pillows, blankets, headphones and toys will be hygienically sealed. Emirates is providing service with hot meals, using sterilised cutlery and crockery.
Cabin baggage has to be checked-in, and customers can only bring essential items such as a laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items on board. Customers are reminded to bring pens to fill out Health Declaration Forms required for some destinations.
Emirates Crew
To safeguard its employees Emirates’ flight and cabin crew are provided with cars for pick up and drop off at their home, at the beginning and end of their duty. Operating crew check in for their rostered flights in a dedicated crew airport facility, before being transported to the aircraft. Layovers in destination cities have been reduced, where possible, and on long-haul flights, where layovers are necessary, crew are put up in individual rooms in hotels. On returning to Dubai, where all Emirates cabin crew are based, COVID-19 tests are done on all crew. Every crew member has been mandated a 14-day quarantine in their homes after every flight, unless they are on duty.
Article Source and Image: Emirates Press Release
Hi, on emirates website, flights to nairobi are scheduled from July 1st and bookings are open. However, on routesonline, Nairobi does not figure about the list of their planned operations. It would be great if you could clarify what this means.
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Good info.
I hope Emirates will build more 5th Freedom route. I know they love to do it.
Suggestion maybe :
1. Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar
2. Singapore to Denpasar
3. Kuala Lumpur to Manila
4. Bangkok to Denpasar
5. London to Reykjavik
Hi when the Emirates start fly between Cairo Egypt to Melbourne Australia via Dubai. Thanks
Good day,
Will you be flying from Johannesburg, South Africa – Dubai – Toronto on 27 June? The flight still shows as confirmed
You need to contact Emirates as flight to South Africa won’t resume before July 1
if flying from Toronto do Dubai, do I have to self isolate?
Please Open and Resume Flights from Philippines to Dubai or vice versa.
Emirates just published their latest schedule into system GDS. More details here:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291422/emirates-july-october-2020-operations-as-of-0445gmt-25may20/
I was flying out from Brisbane via Dubai to Amsterdam on the 21st July 2020 , but unfortunately the Federal Government of Australia has put a stop to international flights due to the COVID 19 , now my question is am I Entitled to a refund or a credit to when the government opens up international flights , or do I lose monies paid in advance for my flights .
Pls monitor on Emirates.com under Manage my booking and call the airline/travel agent once there are changes on your booked flight.
Emirates just published their latest schedule into system GDS. More details here:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291422/emirates-july-october-2020-operations-as-of-0445gmt-25may20/
Hi Alfred, I am also flying to Amsterdam on that day. Flights haven’t been cancelled, do you have any more information on this? I am aware the Australian Government has banned any overseas trips but you can complete a form of travel to be able to fly. I am now asking what the exceptions are, do you know anything about this?
When will emirate start flying Nigeria to UK, my flight is schedule for 8th May 2020
Do you know when flights from Perth to Dubai will resume for non residents? I have a new job starting Aug so my family and I need to relocate.
Emirates just published their latest schedule into system GDS. More details here:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291422/emirates-july-october-2020-operations-as-of-0445gmt-25may20/
When Emirates resume flight from Moscow(Russia) to Cape Town (south Africa) via Dubai (UAE ). My flight was booked 24 of April 2020! WAS CANCELED! Please advise. Hope it will be soon.. Want to go home!
When Emirates resume flight from Moscow(Russia) to Cape Town (south Africa) via Dubai (UAE ). Please advise. Hope it will be soon.. Want to go home!
Please when is Emirates airlines coming down to Nigeria,
Hi Sam,
So Emirates has flights to and from Chicago now. I know they have flights to Kabul I believe 3 times a week as well. I tried to book a flight from Chicago to Kabul via Dubai but Emirates.com says this flight is not available. Any idea why?
Emirates have not resumed flights to Kabul.
When Emirates will start flying Dubai to Karachi Pakistan
When Emirates resume from Ahmedabad to Newyork jfk
Hi sir,
Any plans on flying out from South Africa to Germany from June?
Emirates won’t resume South Africa in June.
Emirates just published their latest schedule into system GDS. More details here:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291422/emirates-july-october-2020-operations-as-of-0445gmt-25may20/
I’m waiting on Emarits to respond to my email regarding my refund. We had to buy other flight tickets just to get home to South Africa. We need a answer
Good News.Pls let us know from which exact date Emirates flights from Loss Angeles to India via Dubai are available as we are your regular customers/passangers booked Tickets but we wish to prepone if possible prior to 1st July 2020.
Emirates is due to start LA and India in July. Best to check their website for an up to date schedule
I am flying back to Malaysia, from Heathrow, on 7 July 2020 and transit Dubai.
Is the flight as scheduled?
Will Emirate inform me via my email regarding my flight back to KL?
How do I check?
Thank you.
Best to go to Emirates.com, manage my booking.
Emirates management i cogratulate
you for being back in the ✈️air, l salute the cabin crew who will operate those flights.
Remember to take good care of yourself 🙏
When Will start flight from Dublin to India
When will Emirates start flight from Kochi(India) to Dubai and London.
When Emirates flight starts from newzeland to London I have been waiting for four months in newzeland to go back to London
Can UAE Citizens fly from the 21st of May.
This is still unclear. No official news came out on this.
Hi emirates iam in hargeisa now my flight was 19 may 2020 and you cancelled the office is xlised closed now please help me emirates thanks
When emirate will resume from bahrain to Delhi
When will emirates resume flights from London LHR to johannesburg via dubai.
Plse respond with dates
Emirates just published their latest schedule into system GDS. More details here:
https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/291422/emirates-july-october-2020-operations-as-of-0445gmt-25may20/
Advise on start of flights to other locations
Pls check airline website as schedule are very dynamic. Other locations should start from 1 July to 1 Sept gradually.
Do you have any idea when Emirates will start flying to Brisbane
Sir
All info in this article is on Emirates website. I still have a question though; Is social distancing respected in seating the passengers?
I don’t have additional info. I believe Emirates did not block middle seats. Many airlines do not believe social distancing works inside a plane as opposed to on the ground.
Very useful information.
Thank you.