Emirates announced on Friday the resumption of passenger service to Amman, Jordan starting September 8, 2020. The route will be serviced with A Boeing 777-300ER and brings the number of Gulf and Middle East destinations offered by the carrier to eight.
On Friday (September 4, 2020), Emirates announced the resumption of service to Amman, Jordan from September 8, 2020. The route will be operated daily and serviced with a Boeing 777-300ER. The departing flight (EK 903) will take off from Dubai at 15:00, arriving in Amman at 16:55. The return flight (EK 904) departs Amman at 19:00 and arrives in Dubai at 23:00 (all times local). With the addition of service to Amman, Emirates will now serve eight destinations in the Gulf and Middle East. Customers travelling between the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific can enjoy seamless connections to and Via the carrier’s Dubai hub.
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 to all customers 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 travelers. 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 visitors. 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