UAE Eid Al Adha flights: Emirates issues peak travel advisory

Dubai: Travellers flying out of Dubai during the Eid break are being urged to prepare for longer airport wait times, with Emirates advising its customers of a surge in passenger traffic and advising customers to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of departure.
Dubai: Travellers flying out of Dubai during the Eid break are being urged to prepare for longer airport wait times, with Emirates advising its customers of a surge in passenger traffic and advising customers to arrive at least 3 hours ahead of departure.
“During peak travel periods, it may take longer than usual to pass through security and immigration and to reach your gate,” the airline said.

To help avoid delays getting to Dubai International Airport, Emirates also recommended passengers use the Dubai Metro instead of travelling by road, warning of possible traffic congestion around the airport.

Check in before reaching the airport
Emirates has urged passengers to use its range of early and digital check-in services to make journeys smoother during the holiday rush.

Travellers can check in online or through the Emirates app and select seats before heading to the airport. Customers can also check in and drop off bags 24 hours before departure, or 12 hours ahead for US-bound flights.

Other options include self-service check-in and bag-drop kiosks, as well as Emirates Check-in Ports, although these are not available for US flights.

Emirates Skywards members can also register for Emirates Biometrics on the Emirates app before travelling to use facial recognition services through the airport.

Passengers can also opt for Home Check-in, where Emirates agents complete the process at a customer’s location. Travellers booked in First Class and Platinum Skywards members are eligible for complimentary Home Check-in.

However, Emirates said passengers flying to the US, or those who have booked assistance services, must check in at the airport in person.

Lounge change for First Class travellers
The airline also said its First Class Lounge in Concourse C is currently being upgraded.

While that lounge remains closed, First Class passengers can instead use the First Class Lounge in Concourse B.

Emirates also advised customers to ensure their contact details are up to date in Manage Your Booking so they can receive travel alerts and updates.

Emirates operations
Regional aviation faced severe disruptions after the US-Isreal-Iran war broke out on February 28. Today, Emirates operating flights to 137 destinations in 72 countries across its global network, covering the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.

The airline said it continues to monitor the operating situation and is working to offer customers more flight options and connections.

Passengers have been asked to check flight schedules and confirm flight status before heading to the airport.