Coronavirus: Emirates passengers flying to Dubai from India, Pakistan and parts of the US require negative Covid-19 tests – The National

  • Date: 09-Jul-2020
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Coronavirus: Emirates passengers flying to Dubai from India, Pakistan and parts of the US require negative Covid-19 tests – The National

The airline has announced passengers travelling with Emirates from a number of destinations must prove they are virus-free



































Emirates resumes flights today to nine destinations. The Dubai airline has announced a range of upgraded health and safety procedures for flights to protect travellers during the pandemic. Courtesy Dirk Grothe







Protective barriers have been installed at Dubai International Airport at each check-in desk and immigration counter to provide additional safety reassurance to passengers and employees during interaction over the counter. Courtesy Emirates 







Emirates has introduced complimentary hygiene kits to be given to every passenger upon check in at Dubai International Airport and on flights to Dubai. These kits comprise of masks, gloves, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser. Courtesy Emirates







The gloves and face masks must be worn throughout the airport and face masks are compulsory on all Emirates flights.







Emirates has added a cabin service assistant to flights with a journey time of more than 90 minutes. This crew member will ensure lavatories are cleaned at frequent intervals of  45 mins. Courtesy Emirates