On its special repatriation flights, more than 12,532 passengers were returned to their homes
A minimum of six people are required to charter a flight, with the cost split equally among them
The group’s revenues decreased 5 per cent to Dhs104bn
The current destinations for return flights include Frankfurt and London
The limited one-way flights from 12 cities have all been approved by the UAE government
The Emirates Airline Foundation also donated more than Dhs6.5m to 22 projects in 12 countries from April 2019-March 2020
It is using the Emirates passenger fleet to transport cargo in the overhead bins and and on the seats, in addition to the belly of the aircraft
The UAE authorities are yet to announce the resumption of regular commercial passenger flight operations
There will be 10 Air India flights organised from Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to India from May 7-13
It added that these flights are subject to aviation activities being resumed in the respective countries
The robot will be deployed throughout Abu Dhabi International Airport including staff areas and cargo facilities as well as cabins on passenger aircraft
The company has about $100m in cash reserves and isn’t currently talking to banks about financing or seeking government aid
In a matter of months, the coronavirus reset the clock on a decades-long aviation boom that’s been one of the great cultural and economic phenomena of the postwar world
The one-way special flights will allow outbound travel of residents and visitors in the UAE wishing to return to their home countries
Currently around 75 Emirates aircraft, both passenger and freighter, are taking to the skies, carrying people for repatriation and cargo for essential reasons
Emiratis wishing to return home from any of the foreign destinations where Etihad is flying to should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate
Via the Zomato app, anyone who has been medically or financially impacted by the virus can also request for the box
Two special flights operated between Lahore and Multan in Pakistan and Sharjah
The airline has nearly half a million refund requests pending to manage
The UAE suspended all international flights last month to contain the spread of Covid-19
Only citizens of the destination countries will be allowed to board the flights
The airline said it will work to finalise the launch date depending on when “market conditions improve and skies are open again”
Chicago-based Boeing has struggled since the Max crashes, which were blamed on faulty flight control software, inadequate flight manuals and lax regulation
The airline is currently operating limited repatriation passenger flights to certain destinations
The gear includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves
The special flights will operate from Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin and Hyderabad
The order applies to local and foreign airlines
The kingdom has been bringing back stranded Saudi citizens from around the world
The announcement is subject to the UAE government’s decision to lift passenger travel restrictions
Only citizens of the Philippines and those who meet the entry requirements of the destination will be allowed to board