Colleagues -
As per company policy Emirates regularly conducts random drug and alcohol testing on both cabin and flight crew in Dubai and at outstations. When we commenced crew operations at EGHQ you were advised that Drug and Alcohol testing would take place after clearing Immigration and Check-in, before briefing. Due to logistical issues we are not able to utilise the airside facility specifically designed for this testing, therefore it will now take place “landside” prior to entry via the eGates.
Urrrrrrrr what we mean to say is we f****D up again!!!!!! as soon as you walk though the doors you are AIRSIDE because some dumb ass put the eGates at the front door.
Now you get drug tested in your own time before you come on duty
(legally) so think about it before you go marching off to the clinic to have your test. Check your watch and say ok, come and get me in an hour when I come on duty.