Cebu Pacific issues guidelines for travel between Dubai and Manila

The Philippines’ largest airline Cebu Pacific, has issued passenger guidelines for those flying between Dubai and Manila to ensure smooth travel.

The guidelines outline requirements and procedures that passengers need to adhere to, prior to departure or upon arrival at their destination.

Non-adherence to these guidelines may result in passengers being denied check-in or boarding for the flight.

Passengers flying from Dubai to Manila have to do the following:

• Undergo a Covid-19 RT-PCR (swab) test upon arrival.
• Undergo mandatory quarantine procedures in approved isolation facilities whilst awaiting test results.
• Prior to departure from Dubai, register on the Electronic-Case Investigation Form (e-CIF) system of the Philippine Red Cross to expedite airport procedures.
• For OFW passengers, complete the OASIS Online Registration before departing from Dubai
• Fill up the Philippine Immigration Arrival and Health Declaration Form

Passengers flying from Manila to Dubai have to do the following:

• Present a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test certificate no more than 96 hours before departure.
• Present a valid health insurance that can be used in the UAE, as mandated by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
• Fill out the health declaration form from the DCAA’s website or upon arrival.
• Prior to departure, register on the Covid-19 DXB app.
• For UAE residence visa holders, secure return permit from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in order to re-enter Dubai.

Cebu Pacific passengers have to follow the contactless flights guidelines, which include:

• Checking-in online at least a day before your flight
• Bringing all the required documents
• Being at the airport three hours before the flight, and completing check-in and bag drop procedures as counters close one hour before the flight
• Bringing a maximum of one hand-carry per person with a maximum weight of 7kg
• Observing physical distancing

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