Emirates resumes passenger flights for five destinations

File Picture

Starting Thursday, Emirates Airline has resumed passenger operations to and from Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Uganda and Republic of Angola.

In an update on their official website, the Dubai carrier also listed out COVID-19 testing protocols for passengers.

For those flying directly to Dubai from Guinea (CKY), Uganda (EBB) or Ghana (ACC), a 48-hour valid negative PCR test result, a 6-hour Rapid PCR before boarding their flight and a PCR test on arrival is a must.

Passengers transiting through DXB will only need to follow testing requirements as determined by their final destination.

For passengers to Dubai from Angola (LAD) or Cote d’Ivoire (ABJ), a negative PCR test with 72-hour validity and PCR on arrival is mandatory. For transit passengers only PCR test with 72-hour validity will be needed.

Meanwhile, passengers travelling from CKY–DSS must follow final destination rules.

All passengers must present PCR test results from approved facilities with a QR code, and must self-quarantine until they receive the PCR test result upon arrival.

UAE Nationals and children under the age of 12 are exempt from the above rules.
 

More from Business

  • DoH awards research projects over AED19 million to transform AD healthcare

    The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), in partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution - Ma’an, has awarded over AED19 million in grants to support advancements in groundbreaking fields such as cell and gene therapies, precision medicine, and advanced cancer treatments.

  • UAE, Italy sign MoU to combat financial, economic crimes

    The UAE General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (GS-NAMLCFTC) and the Italian Guardia di Finanza on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a strategic partnership in the fight against the emerging financial crime threats.

  • Putin says there is no time to sign new Ukraine gas transit deal this year

    President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday there was no time left this year to sign a new Ukrainian gas transit deal, and laid the blame firmly on Ukraine for refusing to extend the agreement that brings gas to Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria.

  • New tax programme for government employees

    Dubai Finance (DOF) and PwC Academy, the talent and skills development arm of PwC Middle East, have announced a strategic partnership to introduce a new Tax Professional Certificate aimed at tax professionals working within Dubai’s government entities.

  • Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking

    Chinese workers found at a construction site for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday.