In these challenging times, UAE residents who want to go home amid the crisis are having difficulties in going back home since the flights in the UAE were initially suspended but are now operating on limited passenger capacity.
For Filipinos in the UAE, there have been 2 Emirates flights that were announced last week. Fortunately, the Dubai airline has just announced 3 new flights intended for evacuation/repatriation purpose next week. These flights are scheduled on April 20, 22, and 24.
So to those of the kabayans who want to go home, now is your chance to book a ticket and fly from Dubai to Manila. Given that there is a new rule that allows UAE companies to grant unpaid leaves to their employees, and to those who are currently stuck in the UAE who want to go home, now is your time to book a flight.
April 20, 22, 24, 2020 – Emirates Announces 3 Limited Passenger Flights from Dubai to Manila
Please see the full statement below from Emirates:
To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on 20, 22 and 24 April. Flights can be booked on emirates.com or via travel agents. This follows the successful operation of two flights to Manila this week which have already brought many Filipino residents and visitors home.
Only citizens of the Philippines and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board. Passengers will be required to comply with all requirements of the destination country.
Similar to other repatriation flights that Emirates has operated thus far, for health and safety reasons, the airline will offer a modified inflight service that reduces contact, and the risk of infection. More information is available on emirates.com.
Passengers will be 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 International airport Terminal 3 for check-in, three hours before departure. Emirates’ check-in counters will only process passengers holding confirmed bookings.
Source: emirates.com