Preparing for a surge in passenger numbers during the "holiday season"
Emirates Airlines: 1.1 million passengers expected until December 21
Emirates Airlines reminds its customers of the need to check travel requirements to their destinations.
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The demand for travel during the holiday season is booming.
Emirates Airlines expects that the number of passengers through "Terminal 3" at Dubai International Airport will exceed 1.1 million passengers as of December 21.
According to the airline's reservations record, the number of departures will reach 250,000 passengers between December 10 and 12.
The flow of passengers to, from and through Dubai will also continue.
Emirates Airlines reminds its customers of the need to check the requirements for travel to their destinations, and to arrive and be at the airport at least three hours before the flight departure time.
To reduce customer waiting time and ensure a smooth travel experience, Emirates Airlines advises customers to check in 24 hours before the flight date, and drop bags using the baggage drop counters and the 16 self-service kiosks in Terminal 3.
Customers can check in online from 48 hours to 90 minutes before the flight departure time.
Passengers who present to check-in within less than 60 minutes of take-off will not be accepted, to ensure that flights depart on time.
Emirates passengers can also use the biometric route, which provides smooth, contactless transportation in Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport.
Fast Track reduces document verifications and shortens queuing times.
After completing travel procedures, travelers are advised to be at the boarding gates 45 minutes before flight departure times, as the gates close 20 minutes before the scheduled time.
Delayed passengers will not be accepted, to ensure that flights depart on time and not affect operations.
All Emirates Airlines facilities and Dubai International Airport stand ready to manage the surge in passenger traffic, while adhering to safety measures and protocols, while customers transit through Terminal 3.
Safety protocols include modern cleaning techniques for high-traffic areas, such as seats, escalator edges, and surfaces in Emirates’ private lounges, and social distancing measures, through floor signs and directional signs, in addition to the supervision of Emirates employees, who manage the flow of passenger traffic. Safety, hand sanitizing stations, and glass partitions on counters and in halls.
The airline recently strengthened its initiatives in the field of customer care, through more generous and flexible booking policies until May 31, 2022, and insurance coverage against various risks, and helped its customers to maintain their miles and tier status in the Emirates Skywards program.
Emirates Airlines has led the industry in its efforts to get rid of the stress of travel, as it is keen to protect the health of its customers, to ensure that they feel safe and confident when making the decision to travel.
The carrier applies the latest health and safety measures at every step of the journey, has also introduced contactless technology to facilitate the passage of customers through Dubai International Airport, and has enhanced its digital verification capabilities to provide its customers with more opportunities to benefit from the IATA passport, which can currently be used in 50 airports within the carrier’s network. .
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