Dubai’s Emirates waives rebooking, cancellation fee for these flights

  • Date: 26-Jan-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Defense
  • Country:UAE
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Dubai’s Emirates waives rebooking, cancellation fee for these flights

Emirates waives rebooking, cancellation fee for China flights. Filed on January 26, 2020 | Last updated on January 26, 2020 at 05.52 pm. Dubai's Emirates on Sunday announced the waiver of rebooking fee and refund charges for passengers travelling to and from China because of the coronavirus outbreak.. The waiver will be applicable on tickets issued on or before January 24."We can confirm that the Dubai health authorities are screening passengers and crew who arrive on Emirates' flights from China, which includes our flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.. We are in close contact with all relevant UAE and Chinese regulatory authorities, and are complying with their directives and guidance," the airline said in the statement.. No coronavirus cases in UAE: Health minister "We are also closely monitoring and implementing the guidance of the World Health Organisation, which currently does not advise any restrictions on travel.. Our crew members are highly trained and will follow standard operating procedures to manage any suspected cases on board," the airline said.. On Saturday, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways also waived rebooking and cancellation fees for tickets to and from mainland China in response to outbreak of the coronavirus.. Over 2,000 people globally