To all frequent flyers out there, this news might just be for you!
Emirates Airline is showcasing the UAE’s remarkable progress in its vaccination program with a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard. To date, over 8 million vaccine shots have been administered in the country, protecting over half of the UAE’s population.
On the 10th of April 2021, special flight EK2021 will depart Dubai International Airport at 12 noon Dubai’s local time, to cruise over various areas across the UAE. The flight will then land back in Dubai at 2:30 pm local time.
On board, passengers will have the opportunity to experience Emirates’ newest A380 aircraft which features the airline’s brand new Premium Economy seats and refreshed cabin interiors across all classes.
From the award winning ice inflight entertainment experience, to the iconic A380 Onboard Lounge service for Business and First Class passengers, including a full-course gourmet meal in all classes, passengers will experience the full Emirates experience onboard this special flight.
EK2021 flight will be available to UAE citizens and residents who have completed the two-week period after their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Tickets can be purchased from the Emirates contact centers, sales offices in the UAE, as well as local travel agents. Tickets are priced at AED 1,000 per person in Economy and AED 2,000 in Business Class. All fares collected for this special flight will be donated to the Emirates Airline Foundation, the airline’s non-profit charity organization which supports projects around the world aimed at improving the quality of life for disadvantaged children.
Here are some of the key terms and conditions:
- All customers traveling on EK2021 will be provided pre-departure rapid Covid-19 testing free of charge.
- Flight duration is 3 hours with service.
- Valid for booking from 29 March 2021 until 9 Apr 2021 for travel on EK 2021 on 10 Apr 2021.
- Only Business Class and Economy Class tickets are available.
- Passengers must present their UAE ID or passport and vaccination certificate. The vaccination certificate can be presented in electronic or paper form.
- Passengers on this special flight will not be required to take a COVID-19 PCR test before departure.
Click here for more details and for full terms and conditions.
Source: emirates.com
