Emirates To Operate Limited Passenger Flights From April 6

Emirates To Operate Limited Passenger Flights From April 6

State-owned airline carrier Emirates will start flying a limited number of passenger flights starting April 6.. In a tweet made today, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum , President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman & CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, said that these flights will initially carry residents and visitors in the country, who wish to return to their countries.. "Over time, Emirates looks forward to the gradual resumption of passenger services in line with lifting of travel and operational restrictions, including assurance of health measures to safeguard our people and customers.. Emirates SkyCargo will use these flights to support trade activities, his tweet added.. Emirates had been forced to suspend passenger flights as a result of travel restrictions being imposed due to the coronavirus epidemic with only its cargo flights operational.. Yesterday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council affirmed that the airline would receive support from the government in the form of equity..