Emirates Declared ‘outbound only’ Service to Europe

Emirates has confirmed that as of Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights every week to London Heathrow.

Flying out of Dubai International airport Terminal 2 until further notification, the flights are limited to serving outbound passengers from the UAE, only. Emirates will also carry belly-hold cargo in both directions, supporting trade and networks with the transport of essential goods.

Chairman and chief executive, HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, for Emirates airline and Group said: “These initial passenger services, although limited to travellers who meet the entry requirements set by the destination countries, will be welcomed by our customers seeking to return home to their countries and families. We would like to thank the UAE government and all our partners for their support in ensuring the smooth operation of our flights.”

Al Maktoum added: “While we hope to resume full operations as soon as possible, we acknowledge the challenges faced by many cities in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Our network can only be restored with the easing of travel restrictions, and we maintain close contact with all authorities for the latest updates. We are working closely with the authorities to resume our services, keeping in mind the safety and wellbeing of our crew and customers at every step of the journey. We continuously review the situation and will announce any additional services as they become available.”

Emirates will operate its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on these routes, offering seats in Business and Economy class. Flights can be reserved by eligible passengers on www.emirates.com. Travel restrictions are in place at these destinations, and travellers are asked to check entry criteria before they fly.