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Emirates announces $950 million investment in new facility at Dubai World Central

Emirates set to start major cargo business hub at Karachi airport

Emirates, the world’s leading international airline, is set to invest a substantial $950 million in constructing a state-of-the-art engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC). Spanning an impressive 1 million square meters, this facility aims to be the largest and most advanced of its kind, enhancing Dubai’s global standing in aviation infrastructure. Designed to support … Read more

Dubai: Emirates extends Israel flight suspension to November 14

Emirates flight

Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of its flights to and from Israel until November 14. Initially, this suspension was set to last until October 20 and was then extended to October 26. The Dubai-based carrier, which operates three daily flights to Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), made this decision in close collaboration with … Read more

A Continuing Humanitarian Crisis at Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport

KARACHI: The modern and dazzling-looking Dubai International Airport remains one of the key landing and transit points for millions of passengers every year, but for some their dream journey turns into a nightmare once they land at its Terminal 2. Behind all the facade of Dubai Airport’s much-trumpeted efficiency and welcoming signs, many passengers are … Read more

New Burj Khalifa ad by Emirates has a new twist this time

Burj Khalifa

Last year, Emirates Airlines surprised the world when they placed a woman on top of the Burj Khalifa in one of the most magnificent advertisements in recent memory. They now have a new one, as if that wasn’t enough to send everyone into a frenzy. The latest commercial features stuntwoman Nicole Smith-Ludvik, along with an … Read more

Emirates launches digital health verification for UAE travellers

Covid 19 travel verification

Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has started to implement full digital verification of Covid-19 medical records. Travellers can check in without having to show their physical exam report in Dubai. This, according to Emirates, will allow for more secure and faster processing procedures at Dubai International Airport. Moreover, customers who have had a … Read more

Emirates: Pakistan-Dubai flights may resume from July 7

Emirates

Emirates airlines said on Monday that passenger flights could resume from July 7 but the schedule could change due to the dynamic situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

The UAE flag carrier advised travelers to keep checking the updates available on its website.

Replying to a query from a passenger, the airline said, “There are flights operating starting the 7th of July from Pakistan to Dubai. Changes may happen as the situation remains dynamic.”

In response to another query, Emirates said: “Our flights from Pakistan are scheduled to operate from 7th July. However, we don’t have any updates if the suspension is extended. You can always check our website for the latest operational updates.”

The UAE had first announced the suspension of entry for travelers from Pakistan on national and foreign flights from 11.59 pm on May 12.

According to recent updates on the Emirates website, passengers who have connected through Pakistan in the last 14 days will not be allowed to travel from any other point to the UAE.

However, the update also noted that UAE Nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas, and members of diplomatic missions who comply with updated Covid-19 protocols will be exempt from travel.

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Emirates offers free stays at the JW Marriott Hotel, to all Emirates passengers

Emirates JW Marriott Hotel

  Tourists booking flights to Dubai for a specific travel period, are now being offered a complimentary stay at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel, one of the world’s tallest 5-star hotels. Customers who book flights to Dubai on Emirates between June 17 and July 8, 2021, for travelling between June 20 and September 26, … Read more

Suspension Of Pilot Who Refused To Fly To Israel, Emirates Rejects Rumours

Suspension Of Pilot Who Refused To Fly To Israel, Emirates Rejects Rumours

Emirates, the UAE’s national carrier, has denied rumours that a Tunisian pilot has been suspended for refusing to fly to Israel, saying it has not suspended any of its pilots. The Dubai-based company said in a tweet that “Emirates has never employed any pilot by this name and all reports circulating on social media around … Read more

Emirates to increase passenger services to Pakistan from August 10

Emirates has announced that it will increase its passenger services to/from Pakistan from 10 August, providing customers with enhanced connectivity via Dubai to more than 70 destinations within its existing network. The airline is set to increase its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore and Sialkot; and resume passenger services to Peshawar-providing greater access to … Read more

Emirates Airlines hints to lay off 9,000 more employees

Emirates Airlines hints to lay off 9,000 more employees

Emirates Airlines has hinted to lay off 9,000 employees amidst coronavirus pandemic. The airline has already laid off 10% of its total workforce. According to the details, the dismissal of 9,000 more employees means that the airline will lay off 15% of its employees. Emirates Airlines has a total of 270 aircraft and suspended its … Read more

Emirates resumes services to Pakistan

Emirates

Emirates Airline has resumed its services to Pakistan after temporary suspension as passengers from Pakistan tested positive for Covid-19 while traveling. However, it has been decided that people traveling from Pakistan to Dubai on Emirates flights should be carrying a Covid-19 negative report from an approved laboratory issued 96 hours before the flight. An Emirates … Read more

Emirates to resume passenger services from Pakistan from 30th June

Emirates has decided to resume its passenger services in seven countries, including Pakistan, from 30th June 2020. An official statement has been released which mentioned, “We are pleased to announce the resumption of passenger services from Pakistan on 30th June.” Passengers using Emirates for traveling out of Pakistan will be required to go through the … Read more

Emirates Airline suspends air operations to Pakistan

Emirates Airlines suspends air operations to Pakistan

Emirates Airline has suspended air operations to Pakistan for 10 days and the last flight will leave Karachi for Dubai shortly. According to the details, Emirates Airline of the United Arab Emirates has suspended its flights to Pakistan from June 23 to July 3. The reason of the suspension occurred when 26 passengers on the … Read more