Emirates announces limited passenger flights to 8 cities

  • Date: 23-Apr-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Defense
  • Country:UAE
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Emirates announces limited passenger flights to 8 cities

Dubai-based Emirates plans to operate passenger services to Frankfurt (April 25, 27, 29), Jakarta (April 26), Johannesburg (April 25), Lagos (April 26), London Heathrow (April 23, 24, 26, 28, 30), Madrid (April 29), Manila (April 24, 28, 30), and Tunis (April 30).. The services will facilitate residents and visitors wishing to return home.. Those who wish to travel to Johannesburg, Lagos, and Tunis must contact the respective embassy or consulate for these countries in the UAE.. For all other flights, passengers can book directly on emirates.com (select the "one-way" option when booking), or via their travel agent.. Only citizens of the destination countries, and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board.. Customers will be required to follow all health and safety measures required by the UAE authorities and the country of destination.. Similar to other repatriation flights that Emirates has operated far, for health and safety reasons, the airline will offer a modified inflight service that reduces contact, and the risk of infection.. 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.� Travellers should arrive at Dubai