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EK to suspend pax flights.

Old 22nd Mar 2020, 20:01
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Originally Posted by BEA 71
Words of hate.....
He's sort of right though.

So far Emirates Holidays UK arm is the only major holiday company here not refunding customers outside of the UK FCO non-essential travel restriction dates, even though on arrival in the UAE / holiday destination you'd be ordered to isolate in your hotel room or not get a visa at all. Couldn't make it up.

However, they're being lovely enough to waive the amendment fee if you rebook to a more expensive date later on. I wonder if such customer service may bite them on the ass in the future (should we have one). Hopefully the UK FCO advice will wrap around the UAE isolation restrictions so customers at least can claim on insurance.

I guess when you're desperate for cash you'll grab it wherever you can and worry about the fallout later.
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Old 22nd Mar 2020, 21:17
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The remaining flights are just repatriation flights. LH group the same until they completely stop very soon.
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Old 22nd Mar 2020, 22:11
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Originally Posted by atakacs
No surprise here. Just perplexed by the various "end date" mentioned (when any). Can't really see the pattern.
I think the pattern is fairly obvious. Where have they over-expanded too much, too soon and are losing money due to lack of demand prior to the crisis.
Simples!

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Old 22nd Mar 2020, 22:33
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Mrs Uffington is in Auckland at the moment and due back with Emirates on 2 May.
Emirates have not been in contact with her, and it was only by chance I had a look at PPRuNe and was able to notify her.
She’s tried to phone their Auckland office but no luck.
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Old 22nd Mar 2020, 22:49
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To be honest Mrs Uffington should read the news and leave her cave...
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Old 23rd Mar 2020, 03:36
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Originally Posted by atakacs
To be honest Mrs Uffington should read the news and leave her cave...
Mrs Uffington may be in lockdown in 48 hours; I note from the above list EK are still flying from SYD, and as QF are (or were) partners on their flight via DXB, she might be able to get to SYD on one of the few QF flights and onwards from there. Not sure if ringing QF will be of any help or just as bad. Has she contacted the UK High Commission in Wellington?
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Old 23rd Mar 2020, 15:06
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Originally Posted by uffington sb
Mrs Uffington is in Auckland at the moment and due back with Emirates on 2 May.
Emirates have not been in contact with her, and it was only by chance I had a look at PPRuNe and was able to notify her.
She’s tried to phone their Auckland office but no luck.

Mrs Uffington is not going to get back to the UK through DXB on any carrier any time soon. Total lockdown for 2 weeks announced by GCAA.

UAE suspends all passenger and transit flights
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Old 25th Mar 2020, 09:40
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Learn more COVID-19 UPDATE
Hello XXXXX, the world has literally gone into quarantine due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This is an unprecedented crisis situation in terms of breadth and scale, from a global health, social and economic standpoint.

On 23 March, the UAE government directed the suspension of all passenger flights into the country within 48 hours. This is a measure to protect communities from the further spread of COVID-19. In line with this directive, Emirates is temporarily suspending all our passenger flights from 25 March 2020.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and rest assured that we will resume our services as soon as the situation allows. This is an unprecedented period in the airline and travel industry. But with your support, we are confident that we will be back and welcoming you on board again soon. For now please stay safe.

Sincerely,

Adnan Kazim
Chief Commercial Officer
Emirates Airline
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Old 25th Mar 2020, 14:32
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The only EK flights I see up right now are BOS and GRU coming home and the freighters. Nothing over North or South America.



Well, looking closer there is also a Triple operating DXB-RUH and an A380 going DXB-DWC (25 nm).
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Old 26th Mar 2020, 06:31
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The RUH flight is a pax aircraft operating with just freight. A sign of things to come!

Meanwhile, Qatar have increased capacity. Oh the irony!

Business Traveller - Qatar Airways announces capacity increases
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Old 27th Mar 2020, 20:14
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Employee safety....nah...... Passenger safety.....nope, lets prioritise Profit....yep that's the QR Doha Dogs to a T. Thanks Al-Bakr, your greed will cause suffering.

EK and EY are no better btw.

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Old 28th Mar 2020, 06:54
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At least part of your airport isn't being used as a morgue - yet!

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