I was onboard the special Emirates EK2021 "Fully Vaccinated Flight" operated by A380-800, registration A6-EVN, with a special decal "Choose to Vaccinate".

All passengers were tested at check-in before invited to use the Emirates Business Class lounge. Flight EK2021 made a journey across seven emirates, to celebrate the UAE’s progress in vaccinating its citizens and residents.

I think flight EK2021 represents a positive step towards the normality of travel. The flight illustrates the confidence and undiminished excitement for air travel. Aviation has been through an unprecedented crisis in the past 12 months, but we are now seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.