Emirates announced on Monday that they will resume service to Warsaw from September 4, 2020, the carriers 25th European destination. The carrier will offer twice-weekly service to the Polish capital which will increase to three-times weekly from October 7, 2020.
Today (August 17, 2020), Emirates announced the expansion of their European network to 25 cities with the resumption of service to Warsaw from September 4, 2020. The carrier will resume twice-weekly service, which will increase to three-times weekly on October 7, 2020. The route will be serviced with a spacious widebody Boeing 777-300ER configured with First, Business and Economy Class cabins. The departing flight (EK179) will takeoff from Dubai at 8:10 AM on Fridays and Sundays, while the return flight (EK180) departs Warsaw at 3:00 PM (all times local). The additional frequency, commencing from October 7th, will operate on Wednesdays. The resumption of flights to Warsaw expands Emirates’ current network to 75 cities in September, offering convenient connections via Dubai for Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific customers.
Travelers can also enjoy a stopover or holiday in Dubai as the city reopened to international and leisure travelers on July 7, 2020. 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.
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.
Premium guests can enjoy Emirates’ Chauffeur Drive service 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 to every customer. The airline reminds their valued guests that as travel restrictions remain in place in many areas, only travelers in compliance with destination eligibility and entry requirements will be accepted on flights.
Source: Emirates