The airline also suspended flights to Iran amid reports of an Israeli strike
Dubai-based Emirates has anticipated a busy weekend ahead of the Eid holiday with heavy passenger volumes to and from Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on Friday, May 31 with over 80,000 passengers travelling abroad. Customers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight departure to avoid any delays.
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Peak travel is expected to continue until Monday, June 3 with over 309,000 Emirates passengers travelling from Dubai during this period of time. With expected traffic congestion around Terminal 3, and road works continuing to cause traffic delays around main airport highways and roads during this time, the airline has urged customers to build in extra time for their journeys to avoid potential delays.
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Passengers can physically check in at the airport as early as 24 hours before flight departure, and are requested to check in no later than two hours prior to departure, regardless of class of travel. Customers who check in less than 60 minutes prior to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted for travel. Customers can also check in online on both their desktops and mobile devices from 48 hours to 90 minutes before flight departure.
The airline also suspended flights to Iran amid reports of an Israeli strike
Abu Dhabi carrier welcomed over 1.4 million passengers last month
World’s busiest international airport is working hard to mitigate the impact of the adverse weather for normal operations within 24 hours
Recognising the challenge for passengers, the airline said it is working to secure accommodation and other amenities for the passengers at the airport
Several passengers stranded at the airport have been provided with drinks and meals wherever possible
Passengers who do not have Dubai as their final destination will not be accepted for travel
Rains and thunderstorms hit different parts of the UAE on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue safety advisories for residents and travellers
Videos shared on different social media platforms on Tuesday showed runways were flooded after heavy rains across the UAE