He confirmed that the "tanker" had established innovative standards to ensure the safety of passengers
Ahmed bin Saeed: The creditworthiness of Emirates Airlines is good
Ahmed bin Saeed during his meeting with the media on the sidelines of the Arab Travel Market exhibition.
Photography: Patrick Castillo
Ahmed bin Saeed: “It is difficult to predict when the aviation sector will return to pre-pandemic levels, due to the constant changes.”
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, confirmed that the financial solvency of "Emirates Airlines" is good so far, but indicated that this depends on the coming period and the size of liquidity in the travel sector.
In a press statement yesterday, His Highness said that the carrier has established innovative standards to ensure the safety of passengers, as it was one of the first airlines to take several measures and additional measures at the industry level in various stages of travel and to provide all services and requirements to ensure the safety of air transport.
Advanced levels
In detail, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, said that the UAE government has taken precautionary measures and has rushed to put steps in place since the beginning of the Corona crisis, whether in terms of national sterilization or the vaccination campaign, including the provision of devices. Medical and construction of field hospitals in the context of the pandemic response.
His Highness indicated to the media on the sidelines of the Arab Travel Market exhibition yesterday that the impact of the pandemic led to the suspension of airlines' business at the beginning of the crisis, pointing out that Emirates Airlines began operating its flights again last July, as it gradually increased its flights to reach advanced levels in Operations before the end of 2020.
He added that there is some difficulty in dealing with some countries regarding procedures and operating flights during the pandemic, noting that bilateral agreements have changed and become differently under the current circumstances.
Deals
With regard to scheduling the deals that Emirates Airlines signed with manufacturing companies, His Highness said, "It is not easy to amend the agreements in a short time frame."
He added that "discussions are continuing with airlines, whether with (Boeing) or (Airbus)," noting that "Emirates Airlines" constantly evaluates the requirements of its fleet of aircraft.
Corridors
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum added, "We are looking forward to an increase in the number of safe passages between countries that help revive the existing movement," noting that all these steps will ultimately contribute to supporting the air transport sector.
His Highness referred to the impact of the restrictions on travel, stressing that all markets are vital to Emirates Airlines.
His Highness stated that it is difficult to predict when the aviation sector will return to pre-pandemic levels due to the continuous changes, expecting a gradual increase in movement over the coming months.
Good solvency
His Highness affirmed that the solvency of "Emirates Airlines" is good so far, but that depends on the coming period and the amount of liquidity in the travel sector.
Regarding Emirates Airlines getting support from the owner, His Highness said that this support is within the company's capital, and it is considered the first support the airline has requested from the owner since its inception in 1985, pointing out that most airlines around the world have resorted to receiving support from governments during a period of time. Pandemic.
liquidity
Regarding the injection of new liquidity into the capital, His Highness said, "We always consult with the government on these issues," pointing at the same time to the importance of the aviation sector in supporting the economy.
His Highness said that «Emirates Airlines» is a main supporter of the «Expo 2020 Dubai», as it will seek to provide all facilities in the framework of bringing the largest number of visitors to attend the activities of the exhibition over a period of six months, stressing: «We are fully prepared for the opening of the international exhibition on the first of October. Next, which will undoubtedly contribute to the travel sector, the economy and the hotel sector positively. ”
Innovative standards
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum stated that «Emirates Airlines» has established innovative standards to ensure the safety of passengers, as it was one of the first airlines to take several measures and additional measures at the industry level in various stages of travel and to provide all services and supplies to ensure the safety of air transport.
His Highness added that the carrier was proactive in implementing these measures, providing facilities that restored confidence to the air transport sector in the early stages of the appeal, including providing expanded insurance coverage that includes various travel-related risks without any additional cost.
Important site
His Highness indicated that the "Sky Pharma" facility in the Emirates Air Cargo Building, which is designated for handling medicines and vaccines, has contributed to placing the country in an important location for transporting vaccines around the world, especially those that require specific transportation conditions.
His Highness said that the tanker was an influential player during the "Covid-19" crisis, whether in terms of transporting medicines and medical equipment or transporting vaccines to various parts of the world, pointing out that "Emirates Air Cargo" had provided the appropriate conditions for storing and shipping vaccines, despite the difficult circumstances. That you require.
His Highness stated that the demands of the airlines are based on lifting travel restrictions as much as possible to allow the return of air traffic, indicating that the return of markets will benefit the carrier.
Cooperation with «flydubai»
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive Officer and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the Group, said that the strategic partnership between Emirates Airlines and flydubai has brought many benefits and benefits to travelers, Dubai and the two carriers, stressing the continuation of cooperation between the two sides, while striving continuously for Two brands exist to provide travelers with more options.
• The demands of the airlines are based on lifting the travel restrictions as much as possible to allow the return of movement.
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