Emirates Check-in system will be linked with Al Hosn App

Emirates check-in system to be integrated with Al Hosn app. It will be implemented from next month. Al Hosn may have to give the green signal to complete a passenger check-in. The new system will enable travelers from the UAE to complete the Covid-19 inspection procedures faster. 

The results of the last PCR test and the result of the antigen test are available on the app. The app will help the airlines to check if the traveler has arrived as per the standards of each country. Earlier, Fly Dubai Airlines had implemented this system. Al Hosn App is expected to be used by more airlines in the coming days.

Emirates also announced earlier today updates for restrictions of travel to Sri Lanka from the GCC countries.

Restrictions for travel to Sri Lanka 

With effect from 30th June until 13th July, travellers will not be accepted for travel on Emirates to Colombo flights, if they have been in the following countries for the past 14 days:

1. United Arab Emirates
2. Qatar
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Oman
5. Bahrain
6. Kuwait

This restriction does not apply to passengers who have transited in the above countries without leaving the airport's transit area.

On June 23, airline also updated the news about the suspension of two way flights from and to Nigeria until 06 July 2021.

As per the government orders, passenger flights to and from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) are suspended until 06 July 2021.

People travelling to and from Lagos and Abuja will not be accepted for travel on Emirates flights. Travellers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days are also not permitted to board from any other point to the UAE.

The affected customers of Dubai based airline are requested to contact their booking agent or Emirates call centre for rebooking. 

Flights to/from South Africa

Emirates-flights coming from and going to South Africa also will remain suspended until 06 July 2021, as per government guidelines that restrict the entry of travellers originating from South Africa, into the UAE.

Daily passenger flights to Johannesburg will operate as EK763, however, outbound passenger services on EK 764 remain suspended.

Customers who have been to or connected through South Africa in the last 14 days also will not be permitted on any Emirates flights bound for Dubai.

Affected flight bookings have been cancelled.

Below outlined options can be utilised for both cancelled bookings from both countries.

1. Keep your ticket for future flight

You don’t need to call the Emirates-flight if you choose to keep your ticket for future flights. You can get all the information on website. Please contact your booking office when you are ready to travel.

2. Rebook your flight to another date

For rebooking please contact your travel agent or booking office.

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