Emirates Among First Airlines to Operate Flight With Fully Vaccinated Ground and Cabin Crew Staff
3 years, 10 months ago

Emirates Among First Airlines to Operate Flight With Fully Vaccinated Ground and Cabin Crew Staff

News 18  

Dubai-based Emirates airline on Monday operated a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing passengers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. Accordingly, flight EK215 from Dubai-Los Angeles was supported by fully vaccinated check-in, security, Business and First Class lounge and boarding gate employees, as well as engineers, pilots and cabin crew. “Also supporting the flight’s operations were fully vaccinated aircraft appearance, loading and special handling teams from dnata, as well as SkyCargo teams working on the cargo and logistics requirements for EK215," the airline said in a statement. In addition, the statement said that thousands more Emirates Group employees in other roles have taken their Covid-19 vaccine through the company’s clinics and vaccination centres, while others have opted to take their vaccine at one of the many vaccination centres across the UAE.

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Indore: Woman vaccinated four times tests Covid positive at airport; stopped from boarding flight
2 years, 11 months ago

Indore: Woman vaccinated four times tests Covid positive at airport; stopped from boarding flight

India Today  

A woman, who was vaccinated four times, tested positive for coronavirus at the Indore airport following which she was prevented from boarding Air India’s Dubai-bound flight on December 29. Indore Health Department’s Medical Officer Dr Priyanka Kourav told PTI, “As per the standard practice, rapid RT-PCR tests are conducted during the weekly Indore-Dubai flight and as part of it, 89 …

Woman vaccinated 4 times tests positive for COVID-19, stopped from boarding Dubai-bound flight from Indore
2 years, 11 months ago

Woman vaccinated 4 times tests positive for COVID-19, stopped from boarding Dubai-bound flight from Indore

The Hindu  

A woman tested positive for coronavirus at the Indore airport following which she was prevented from boarding the Air India’s Dubai-bound flight on December 29, an official said. A woman among them was found infected with the coronavirus,” Indore Health Department’s Medical Officer Dr. Priyanka Kourav told PTI. The woman had arrived in Mhow town near Indore in Madhya Pradesh …

Emirates Does Away with COVID-19 Jab Certificate for UAE Residents from India
3 years, 4 months ago

Emirates Does Away with COVID-19 Jab Certificate for UAE Residents from India

News 18  

UAE residents flying in from India and five other nations are no longer required to present COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry, the country’s flag carrier Emirates announced on Tuesday. All passengers with a valid UAE residence visa are allowed to travel to and through Dubai from India, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Uganda, provided they have a valid COVID-19 …

UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists
3 years, 6 months ago

UAE’s capital apparently offering COVID vaccines to tourists

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The capital of the United Arab Emirates has apparently started offering free coronavirus vaccines to tourists flying into the emirate, a move that could entice travelers and help revive the country’s struggling tourism industry. While Abu Dhabi has made no official announcement on the matter, the health authority’s phone application showed updated criteria for vaccine …

Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel
3 years, 6 months ago

Emirates Air posts $5.5B loss as virus disrupts travel

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East’s largest airline, Emirates, announced on Tuesday a net loss of $5.5 billion over the past year as revenue fell by more than 66% due to global travel restrictions sparked by the coronavirus pandemic. “Many countries are battling new variants and a third or fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, and international travel is …

India Holds Utmost Importance to Emirates and Emirates SkyCargo Operations: Interview
3 years, 7 months ago

India Holds Utmost Importance to Emirates and Emirates SkyCargo Operations: Interview

News 18  

Emirates recently airlifted relief material comprising tents that can create 4,500 square metres of hospital space by the World Health Organization to help India in the fight against COVID-19. Q.Tell us about the aid Emirates is transporting to help India fight COVID-19 Since the start of the pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo has played a key role in transporting vital commodities and …

UAE starts booking Pfizer vaccine slots for 12-15 age group, parents & schools excited
3 years, 7 months ago

UAE starts booking Pfizer vaccine slots for 12-15 age group, parents & schools excited

India Today  

In line with its national vaccination plan for Covid-19, the United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Health and Prevention had approved emergency use of the Pfizer- BioNTech vaccine for the 12-15 age group on May 13, 2021. The approval supports the UAE’s efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic and protect this vulnerable age group, highlighting the government’s proactive approach to ensuring …

Airline says it has vaccinated all crew against Covid
3 years, 10 months ago

Airline says it has vaccinated all crew against Covid

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Abu Dhabi-based airline says it has vaccinated all its operating pilots and cabin crew to curb the spread of …

Covid-19 vaccines: How airlines around the world are preparing for 'mission of the century'
4 years ago

Covid-19 vaccines: How airlines around the world are preparing for 'mission of the century'

India Today  

Airlines around the world will have a significant role to play over the next few months as they prepare to transfer billions of Covid-19 vaccine doses around the world. Airlines from many countries including India are gearing up to transport Covid-19 vaccines around the world and may face several challenges along the way. The report noted Lufthansa, which is one …

UAE approves coronavirus vaccine emergency use for at-risk workers
4 years, 3 months ago

UAE approves coronavirus vaccine emergency use for at-risk workers

India TV News  

The United Arab Emirates has approved the use of emergency authorisation of the coronavirus vaccine to at-risk workers on Monday. In a series of tweets, UAE allowed the emergency use of coronavirus vaccine saying one of the very first doses will be available to "first defence" workers who are at risk. UAE's move to allow emergency use of the vaccine, …

Emirates to Provide Free Cover for Covid-19 Medical Expenses and Quarantine Costs to Passengers
4 years, 4 months ago

Emirates to Provide Free Cover for Covid-19 Medical Expenses and Quarantine Costs to Passengers

News 18  

Gulf carrier Emirates has come out with a confidence booster measure for its passengers as it has started providing free cover for COVID-19 medical expenses and quarantine costs, when they fly to any destination, in any class of travel. Accordingly, the Dubai-based carrier will cover medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 or Rs 1.3 crore and quarantine costs of …

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