90,000 will 'fly Emirates' this Friday alone

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Dubai - Passengers advised to arrive early at Dubai International Airport

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Published: Wed 7 Sep 2016, 1:00 PM

Last updated: Sat 10 Sep 2016, 9:10 AM

Emirates expects over 250,000 passengers during the upcoming Eid Al Adha period, with over 160,000 travellers passing through Emirates Terminal 3 between Thursday and Saturday alone.
Close to 90,000 customers will travel this Friday, according to the airline's latest booking figures. This year, the top destinations are Karachi, Mumbai, London Heathrow, Amman and Beirut.

 Check in procedure for passengers

Online check-in is available from 48 hours to 90 minutes before flight departure
Emirates check-in counters in Dubai are open six hours before flight departure
Check in no later than 90 minutes prior to departure, regardless of class of travel
Customers who have checked in online are also required to check in their luggage 90 minutes before flight departure
Customers are advised to go through security checks no later than 60 minutes before flight departure
Boarding on all flights begins 45 minutes prior to departure, and gates in all concourses close 20 minutes prior to departure
As with any busy travel period, Emirates is reminding customers to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before flight departure, with extra time to get to the airport.
Online check-in is available 48 hours before departures, while check-in counters in Dubai open six hours before flight departure.
The airline also operates check-in facilities at the car park terminal around the clock at its hub in Dubai. Customers can choose to check in and drop their luggage at the car park check-in facilities from 24 hours to six hours prior to departure, thus easing the crowds during peak travel periods.
Customers are also urged to use self service kiosks or baggage drop facilities to expedite their airport experience.
Those checking in online are required to check in their luggage no later than 90 minutes prior to departure. Customers holding an e-boarding pass and travelling with carry-on bags only can proceed directly to passport control and security clearance.
Customers who check-in less than 60 minutes to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted, to ensure minimal delays and missed connections.
Transit passengers from flights arriving late into Dubai will be escorted by Emirates' airport staff to ensure they make their onward connections.
Those travelling to the US, Canada and the UK are reminded to charge their electronic devices before getting to the airport, as they will be required to switch on these devices at the relevant boarding gates where screenings will take place, or risk being denied access to flights.
reporters@khaleejtimes.com


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