India-UAE flight suspension extended until July 6: Emirates

  • Date: 10-Jun-2021
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Tourism
  • Country:UAE
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India-UAE flight suspension extended until July 6: Emirates

The suspension of passenger flights from India to UAE will continue until July 6, Dubai-based carrier Emirates told passengers. "We're further suspending our flights from India until 6th of July. Our website will be updated soon. If you need help with your booking, DM us your reference number & email address. We're here to help. Stay safe," the airline said on Twitter while responding to a passenger. Earlier this week, India's budget carrier that the suspension on passenger flights from India to the UAE will continue until July 6. The suspension of incoming passenger traffic from India to the UAE began on April 24. It was extended on May 4 by the UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) in light of a deadly second wave of Covid-19 currently affecting India. UAE nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas and members of diplomatic missions are the only passengers allowed on flights from India. Chartered flights are allowed as well, subject to approval from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). However, pooling and seat selling on charter jets from India to the UAE are not allowed. Several expats are stranded in India, with some resorting to . Afraid of losing