Emirates reaffirms its commitment to Australia to increase flights and increase capacity to meet travel needs – Dubai Blog

As Australia’s borders will reopen to international passengers in November, Emirates welcomes this move by strengthening its operations in the country to meet travel needs in and out of Australia. As the vaccination rate in New South Wales reaches the target, Victoria is also close behind. These two states will allow vaccinated travelers to return to Australia without isolation.

In response to the relaxation of travel restrictions, from November 2nd, Emirates will increase the frequency of EK414/415 flights between Dubai and Sydney to be operated by Boeing 777-300ER every day. Flights to Melbourne will be operated as EK408/409 flights four times a week, and may increase according to demand.

Another positive sign that Australia is recovering is that the capacity of flights to Sydney and Melbourne will be restored to 100%, allowing 354 passengers in all cabins to take its flights. Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members can once again enjoy unrestricted travel between the two places for the first time since the beginning of the epidemic, whether traveling abroad to a global destination for leisure or finally returning home to visit family or friends, as long as they use TGA-approved vaccines Was vaccinated against COVID-19.

From December 1st, Emirates’ flagship A380 aircraft will also return to Australia again, serving the Dubai-Sydney route every day. This popular aircraft will provide 516 seats in a third-class configuration, including 426 seats in economy class, plus premium cabins, with 76 seats in business class and 14 seats in first class.

Barry Brown, Vice President of Emirates Australasia, commented on the airline’s expansion of operations in Australia following the relaxation of travel restrictions, said: “We are very pleased to be able to expand our services to Australia again. The frequency they deserve. Passengers will appreciate the return to normality-for vaccinated travelers wishing to return to Australia, this will mean that there will be no more capacity restrictions and quarantine upon arrival in New South Wales or Victoria. Ultimately, they can see their family members faster.

“Starting from November 1st, Australians will also be able to plan holidays and international travel. Of course, this is good news for us because we are ready to pass through our hub in Dubai for those who can visit us over 120 The destination’s network provides services to customers, which is very convenient for those who are considering a stopover to embrace the wonders of Expo 2020 Dubai.”

Tickets can be booked by visiting www.emirates.com Or through your preferred travel agency.For more detailed information on Australian entry requirements, pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements and mandatory documents, customers can check Travel requirements Page on emirates.com. Customers are urged to check the applicable eligibility requirements before booking, as they may be changed by the Australian Federal and State Governments.

“We want to thank our customers for their loyalty, because we have tackled challenges together since the beginning of the pandemic. We are more committed to Australia than ever, adding Sydney to the growing network of destinations served by our popular A380 aircraft. This is especially exciting for us. Our customers appreciate the spaciousness and convenience of the flagship A380, and starting in December, they will be able to experience excellent products on flights to and from Sydney,” Brown added.

Passengers in the premium class can relax and dine before the flight, use the lounges in Dubai and specific destinations around the airline network for free, and enjoy private car transfers before and after the flight at four locations in Australia, Dubai and Dubai. Like the entire network.View location hereOn board, passengers can enjoy iconic experiences, such as shower spas for first-class passengers and in-flight lounges for first- and business-class passengers.

Thanks to the code-sharing partnership between the two airlines, customers of Emirates and Qantas have access to a wide range of destination networks. In addition to Emirates flying to more than 120 destinations, through the partnership, its customers can also visit more than 55 Australian destinations, while Qantas customers can fly Emirates to Dubai and travel to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa Of more than 50 cities.

Emirates continues to operate in Brisbane and Perth and implements government-mandated capacity restrictions, requiring all passengers to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine until travel restrictions in Queensland and Western Australia are relaxed.

Emirates has always focused on reducing the stress of travel and leading the industry in protecting the health of its customers to ensure a sense of safety and confidence when deciding to fly.Emirates passengers can ensure the latest Health and safety measures In place at every step of the journey.The airline also recently launched Non-contact technology It is convenient for customers to pass through Dubai Airport.

Emirates continues to lead the industry with innovative products and services to meet the ever-changing needs of passengers.The airline took further customer care plans More generous and flexible booking policy, Its extension Multiple risk insuranceAnd help loyal customers Keep their mileage and grade status.

We encourage customers to check their latest government travel guides and make sure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination.For more information Entry requirements for international tourists and residents returning to Dubai access https://www.emirates.com/english/help/covid-19/dubai-travel-requirements/