Dubai carrier, Emirates Airline has announced that they started to operate scheduled flight services to nine destinations around the world from May 21.
These services will resume to London Heathrow (LHR), Chicago (ORD), Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD), Milan (MXP), Paris (CDG), Toronto (YYZ), Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD)
They will also offer the services via Dubai for passengers traveling between the UK and Australia. These flights are available for booking at travelguzs.com, a one-stop-shop for all travel needs with the required legalities of their destination countries
However, travelers will only be accepted on those flights if they meet the eligibility and entry criteria of their destination countries.
The UAE residents who wish to return to Dubai will have to take approval by the Federal Identity and Citizenship Authority (ICA) before they book their flights
Additionally, Emirates will also continue to work closely with embassies and consulates to facilitate repatriation flights for tourists and residents who wish to return home.
As soon as circumstances allow, Emirates confirmed that regular operations would resume. Meanwhile, in preparing the preceding scheduled flights, the airline has already boosted its precautionary measures.
Emirates would work with relevant authorities to ensure the social distancing and sanitization. The following measures will be in place at Dubai International airport to ensure the health and safety of passengers:
1. The passenger arrival in Dubai will have their temperature checked by a thermal scanner.
2. The passenger must have their own gloves and mask at the airport.
3. Social distancing protocol will be incorporated. Physical markers will be installed at the airport to ensure travelers maintain a safe distance.
4. In addition to safety, protective barriers will be provided during the interaction.
5. Emirates staff who will directly coordinate with passengers will get a PPE kit (personal protective equipment) for their safety.
