It currently operates flights to 124 destinations, and 20,000 passengers via Dubai International today
Emirates Airlines reveals that the average flight occupancy has risen to 70%
The airline confirmed that there is a gradual introduction of the A380 into service.
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Adel Al-Reda: “The steady expansion of the network, and the increase in the size of the operating fleet, are two strong indicators of increased confidence in the recovery of travel.”
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Emirates Airlines revealed yesterday that the average occupancy of flights to its destinations around the world is currently 70%, noting that this percentage increases on some destinations to 100%.
During a press interview organized by the company remotely, the CEO of Emirates Airlines, Adel Al-Rida, said that the carrier recorded high occupancy on flights to and from countries that do not have travel restrictions in light of the measures imposed by the “Corona” pandemic.
high demand
Al-Rida added that there is an increase in the demand for travel during the current period preceding the Eid Al-Adha holiday, expecting that the total number of departing passengers through Dubai International Airport, today, Friday, will reach about 20 thousand passengers, which constitutes 70% of the number of passengers in the pre-pandemic stage. This indicates the current demand for travel.
He explained that the high demand for travel comes from families residing in the Emirates who plan to visit their countries during the summer vacation, in addition to the fact that many families want to travel for the purpose of entertainment, especially since they did not travel last year as a result of the "Corona" conditions.
destinations
Al-Rida indicated that there are destinations in high demand during the current period, such as Cyprus, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Russia, Jordan, Seychelles, Maldives, Thailand, Brazil, Bahrain and North America, pointing out that Emirates Airlines will open the Miami destination during the next week due to the strong demand for travel to these destinations. The station, and there is a tendency to open more stations, which depends on the size of the market and official approvals.
positive sign
Al-Rida stated that Emirates Airlines is currently operating flights to 124 destinations around the world, which is a positive indication of recovery from the effects of the pandemic, noting that the effectiveness of vaccines has begun to gradually show its effects around the world, which prompted many countries to change protocols. Travel, including the abolition of quarantine, which was a major obstacle to tourist movement.
call the pilots
As for calling pilots for service again to accommodate the growth in travel demand, Al-Rida said that Emirates Airlines has already summoned some pilots to return to work, provided that it continues to review its requirements in parallel with the expansion of the network and the increase in the size of the operating fleet.
He added that the carrier worked to rehabilitate and train the pilots, and then put them in service, pointing out that more pilots will be called into service during July and August.
"A380"
Al-Rida indicated that there is a gradual introduction of Airbus A380 aircraft into service, as the number of aircraft of this type within the carrier’s network will reach 42 aircraft during next November, indicating that the return of more aircraft to service depends on travel activity during the coming period.
He stated that the steady expansion of the network during the recent period, and the increase in the size of the operating fleet, as a result of the high demand for travel, in addition to Emirates Airlines' recalling a number of pilots to return to work again, reflects the airline's keenness to prepare well to support the expansion of the scope of operations, and also represents a strong indicator. Increased confidence in travel recovery.
Ticket prices
As for the prices of travel tickets, Al-Rida said that there are a number of factors that affect prices, such as the volume of demand at the destination and fuel prices, pointing out that it is illogical to say that airlines are trying to compensate for their previous losses by raising ticket prices.
He also pointed out that the high rate of last-minute reservations as a result of previous travelers' experiences and changes in travel schedules, increases ticket prices.
«Expo»
In addition, Al Reda said that Emirates Airlines will prepare special packages for visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai, which include airfare and hotel reservations, in addition to tickets to enter the upcoming international event, noting that the topic will be prepared within a month or a month and a half from now.
facilities
The Chief Operating Officer of Emirates Airlines, Adel Al-Rida, said that the carrier provided several facilities for travelers, as it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dubai Health Authority aimed at making Dubai one of the first cities in the world to implement digital verification of travelers’ medical records for tests and vaccines. “Covid-19”, by linking the information technology systems of the laboratories approved by the authority with the reservation systems and travel procedures of “Emirates Airlines”, in order to allow the sharing and storage of health information for passengers related to “Covid-19” injuries, tests and vaccines.
He added that the carrier launched an integrated biometric route at Dubai Airport, which comes within the framework of the carrier's commitment to continuous innovation, and to provide an incomparable contactless airport experience for its passengers traveling from and through Dubai. It also provided many facilities for travelers, such as using the "IATA passport" to reach the airport. The latest travel information related to “Covid-19”, verification of vaccination certificates and “PCR” tests, for travel to specific destinations.
• The "Carrier" prepares special packages for visitors to "Expo 2020 Dubai", which include travel tickets and hotel reservations.
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