In a touching Instagram post, Bipasha shared adorable pictures of themselves
entertainment8 hours ago
Two UAE national carriers have issued an advisory asking passengers to arrive at airports early to account for delays in completing airport formalities due to the summer and Eid Al Adha holiday rush.
Listen to this story and more on the 8@8 with David Light podcast
Emirates, the largest international passenger carrier, advised travellers flying from Dubai International airport to arrive early due to increased waiting time at check-in counters. The airline said it was expecting a high number of passenger departures from Dubai during the peak summer travel season.
In addition, Covid-19 travel requirement checks and safety procedures will also result in an increased waiting time at counters.
“Check‑in counters will be open 24 hours before your flight from Dubai, and you can check in for your flights and drop your luggage 24 hours before departure,” it said.
For US flights, the airline said check-in counters would open 12 hours prior to take-off. “You can physically check in and drop your bags early. We encourage you to check in early and ensure you have all the relevant documents ready.”
Throughout July, Emirates will fly to 124 cities and also add more flights to 12 destinations across Europe, North America and Africa, it said last month.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways also asked passengers to check in online and arrive early due to the peak Eid holiday travel season. UAE residents will enjoy a six-day long weekend next week, from July 19 to 24, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
Due to travel restrictions changing frequently, Etihad recommended passengers visit its website to check for the latest updates before travelling.
Passengers were also advised to share Covid-related travel documents prior to starting the journey. Approval would be shared by email, thus ensuring that passengers have all required documents in place. The process will allow fast-track airport check-in at the “Verified to Fly” desks.
“During peak times, Economy Class check-in for non-US flights opens four hours before departure and closes one hour before departure. Business and First class check-in close 45 minutes before departure. For US flights, check-in closes two hours before the flight. Boarding for all Etihad Airways departures closes 20 minutes before departure,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.
When travelling to the US, the national carrier said all immigration and customs formalities related to the US Customs and Border Protection facility (USCBP) will be completed in Abu Dhabi before departing. Guests must present themselves at the USCBP facility at Abu Dhabi airport no later than 90 minutes before departure.
Given the significant increase in passenger numbers, Etihad Airways will relocate check-in for Economy class flights to Beirut, Cairo, Paris and Zurich to Terminal 1 between July 14 to July 17.
The UAE carriers reiterated that their contact centres are experiencing a greater volume of calls than anticipated. Therefore, if calls are not related to travel within 48 hours, passengers are advised to consider calling back.
waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com
In a touching Instagram post, Bipasha shared adorable pictures of themselves
entertainment8 hours ago
In this opulent saga, Bhansali delves into the world of Basra pearls
entertainment8 hours ago
The news comes just two days after his rape conviction was overturned by the New York Court of Appeals
entertainment8 hours ago
The AFI Life Achievement Award is the highest accolade granted by the American Film Institute
entertainment8 hours ago
The paths of these two stars have intersected on several occasions due to their association with the luxury brand Bulgari
entertainment8 hours ago
The students' demands range from a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas to calls for universities to stop investing in Israeli enterprises
world8 hours ago
Despite Kohli's flowing form ahead of the T20 World Cup in June, pundits have raised concerns over his strike-rate
cricket8 hours ago
Saudi Arabia has begun to explore extracting lithium from sea water
business9 hours ago