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
Emiratis wishing to return home from any of the foreign destinations where Etihad is flying to should contact their local UAE embassy or consulate
Two special flights operated between Lahore and Multan in Pakistan and Sharjah
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”
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 order applies to local and foreign airlines
The kingdom has been bringing back stranded Saudi citizens from around the world
The airline says preparatory work for the launch remains in motion
The airline will operate limited services to Jakarta, Manila, Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria and Kabul
The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich
Emirates had obtained approvals from relevant authorities to commence flying from April 6 to select destinations from Terminal 2
All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility
India banned all international commercial passenger aircraft starting March 22
Emirates airline also denied social media reports that it is planning to suspend all flights from March 17
It has given a 72-hour period for its citizens and residents from the countries on the list to return to the kingdom
The airline, which has been forced to cancel some flights, confirmed that it was offering staff the option of taking unpaid leave
All those with Umrah visas will also not be permitted to travel to the kingdom
The airline is especially looking to hire Emiratis
Travellers can experience premium economy on the route
Dubai airline Emirates’ service to London Heathrow features high on the list