Emirates plans to operate 18 Manila-Dubai flights in July

UAE’s flag carrier Emirates is planning to operate a total of 18 flights between Manila and Dubai this month.

In a statement, Emirates said the planned flights are aimed at allowing travelers currently in the Philippines, including UAE residents returning home, to connect to any destination on Emirates' current network of 52 destinations in Gulf Cooperation Council, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.

The planned flights are EK332/333 which will be for July 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31; and EK334/335 for July 8, 12, 22 and 29.

“Flight EK333 is scheduled to depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 18:15 and arrive in Dubai at 23:00 local time,” Emirates said.

Filipinos stranded in cities around the world, where Emirates currently flies, can also safely transfer in Dubai and travel on flight EK332, departing Dubai at 03:10 and arriving in Manila at 16:15, it said.

Meanwhile, flight EK334 is scheduled to depart at 09:10 from Dubai with arrival time planned for 22:10 Manila.

“EK335 departs Manila at 23:55 and arrives in Dubai at 04:30 the following day,” Emirates said.

The airline said that following the announcement last week that Dubai will be open to business and leisure visitors from July 7, new air travel protocols will be in place to facilitate travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists while safeguarding the health and safety of visitors and communities.

Emirates said it has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizers and antibacterial wipes to all customers.

The airline also reminded customers that travel restrictions remain in place, and travellers will only be accepted on flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements of their destination countries. -MDM, GMA News