Emirates announced on Wednesday the restart of passenger flights to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport with two weekly flights starting September 11, 2020. The new route expands Emirates’ European route network to 26 cities.
On Wednesday (September 9, 2020), Emirates announced the restart of flights to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport (DME) with twice-weekly service on Fridays and Saturdays from September 11, 2020. The additional service expands the carrier’s European network to 26 cities and global network to 85 destinations. On Fridays, the departing flight (EK 133) will leave Dubai at 10:10 and arrive in Moscow at 14:25, while the return flight (EK 134) departs Moscow at 17:35 and arrives in Dubai at 23:35. Saturday’s departing flight (EK 131) will take off from Dubai at 16:15, arriving Moscow at 20:30, while the return flight (EK 132) departs Moscow at 23:20 and arrives in Dubai at 05:30 the next morning (all times local). Flights to Moscow will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER and guests can enjoy convenient connections via the carrier’s Russian regional partner S7 Airlines.
Update: September 11, 2020
Emirates announced on Friday that they will resume service to Casablanca, Morocco from September 18, 2020 with three flights weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. With the new service, the carrier now offers flights to 14 African destinations. Emirates departing flight (EK 751) will take off from Dubai at 07:25 and arrive in Casablanca at 12:45, while the return flight (EK 752), will depart Casablanca at 14:45 and arrive in Dubai at 01:15 the next day.
Emirates’ guests purchasing tickets by September 30, 2020 for travel on or before November 30, 2020 will enjoy generous rebooking terms and options if their plans change due to unexpected COVID-19 related flight or travel restrictions, or when they book a Flex or Flex Plus fare. Additionally, First and Business Class guests can enjoy Emirates’ Chauffeur Drive service in Dubai and relax in the airline’s signature lounge facility at Dubai International Airport. The carrier has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the guest journey to ensure the health and wellbeing of their guests and team members. Emirates also distributes complimentary hygiene kits which include masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes.
Emirates wants their guests to travel with confidence and has therefore committed to covering all COVID-19 related medical expenses, free of cost, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel. The coverage is available to customers traveling in all cabins when their first flight is completed on or before October 31, 2020. The protection will remain valid for an additional 31 days after arriving at their first destination with Emirates, even if they travel onwards to another city. As an added convenience, no registration is required, and a hotline has been set up for assistance and coverage. If a customer’s travel plans are impacted by COVID-19 related flight or travel restrictions, their tickets will remain valid for 24 months. Emirates’ guests can rebook for travel later, request travel vouchers or receive a refund via an online form.
Travelers can also enjoy a stopover or holiday in Dubai as the city is now open to international business and leisure visitors. All inbound passengers to the UAE will require a COVID-19 PCR test, including UAE citizens, residents and tourists, regardless of their departure country. Dubai is one of the most popular global destinations, welcoming 16.7 million visitors in 2019. From sun-soaked beaches to heritage activities and world-class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai has something to offer for all guests. Additionally, Dubai was one of the world’s first cities to receive the ‘Safe Travels’ stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for their effective measures to ensure the health and safety of visitors.
Source: Emirates