DUBAI, UAE, 23 November 2020: Emirates will redeploy A380 aircraft to serve the Dubai – London Heathrow route four times daily effective 27 November and six times weekly to Manchester from 2 December.
A380 services to Moscow increase from the current two weekly flights to daily effective 25 November.
Emirates will also increase flights to Birmingham and Glasgow from the current four weekly to daily services from 27 November and 1 December respectively.
Emirates’ services to Manchester will increase from the current eight to 10 flights weekly from 1 December. Six will be served by an Emirates A380 and four with a Boeing 777-300ER.
At London Heathrow, Emirates’ current twice-daily A380 and daily Boeing 777 flights will become four daily A380 services from 27 November.
These represent a significant expansion of Emirates services to the UK, following the recent establishment of the UK-UAE air travel corridor which has led to increased demand.
Under the air travel corridor, travellers entering the UK from the UAE will no longer be required to quarantine, which is a boon for travellers, and speaks to the UAE’s rigorous and effective pandemic response. In the other direction, UK travellers heading to Dubai can opt to do their COVID-19 PCR tests 96 hours in advance of their flight, or to do the test on arrival in Dubai, adding to the ease of travel.
Emirates’ enhanced services to Moscow will also meet increased demand from travellers seeking to holiday in Dubai, or at popular island destinations within easy reach through Dubai, such as the Maldives.
Dubai is open for international business and leisure visitors and was one of the world’s first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and safety.
Flexibility and assurance: Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket for travel on or before 31 March 2021, can enjoy easy rebooking terms and options if they have to change their travel plans. Customers have options to change their travel dates or extend their ticket validity for two years. More information here.
Covid-19 PCR testing: Emirates customers who require a Covid-19 PCR test certificate prior to departure from Dubai, can avail of special rates at clinics across Dubai by simply presenting their ticket or boarding pass. Home or office testing is also available, with results in 48 hours. More information on www.emirates.com/flytoDubai.
Free, global cover for Covid-19 related costs: Emirates has committed to cover Covid-19 related medical expenses, free of cost, should they be diagnosed with Covid-19 during their travel while they are away from home. This cover is immediately effective for customers flying on Emirates until 31 December 2020 and is valid for 31 days from the moment they fly the first sector of their journey. For more details: www.emirates.com/COVID19assistance.
Health and safety: Emirates provides complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight, visit www.emirates.com/yoursafety.
Tourist entry requirements: For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai, visit www.emirates.com/flytoDubai.
