The general manager of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saif Al-Suwaidi, said that it is now possible for national carriers to resume transit flights scheduled through the country's airports to and from the destinations that they choose within their global network, pointing out that transit flights include three airports: Abu Dhabi International Airport and Dubai International, Sharjah International Airport, and through national carriers such as Etihad Airways, Emirates Airlines, flydubai and Air Arabia.
Al Suwaidi told Emirates Today that we are currently assessing the situation in the world. Openness is coming, but the timing is linked to the developments of the epidemic and its spread, as it is related to the ability of countries to control the epidemic. Implement it ».
Al-Suwaidi pointed out that “controls and procedures have been put in place for airlines and airports at various stages of travel, to ensure the health of travelers and workers, and strict adherence to preventive measures.” Travel procedures. ”
He stated that, “In addition to transit flights, national carriers operate special flights, which facilitate travel for visitors and residents in the country, as well as return flights for residents abroad, in addition to air cargo flights.”