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10 ways to beat the Eid travel rush with Emirates
As people in the UAE prepare for the first long weekend of the year to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, Emirates is emphasizing a busy time for outbound travel from Dubai starting on April 20. Emirates suggests that travelers get to the airport up to three hours before a flight, note the boarding time on the boarding card to make sure they get to the departure gate in time, and utilize the various check-in alternatives to cut down on time at the airport.
There are multiple ways to ensure a smooth and swift travel experience with Emirates:
1. Download the Emirates App
Passengers are encouraged to download the Emirates app on their mobile phone to get flight details at their fingertips. Users can book and change flights, download a digital boarding pass for most destinations, check what meals will be served onboard, book a chauffeur drive service and even pre-select and plan movies to watch via ice inflight entertainment.
2. Pre-order Duty Free Shopping
Spend some leisure time browsing EmiratesRED.com and get access to exclusive Duty-Free products, which are then delivered to your seat in the air. The pre-order service is available on most flights, and passengers can shop from 21 days up to 40 hours before their flight. Passengers need to provide their flight details during checkout, and the orders are delivered by cabin crew directly to the passenger’s seat inflight for an unforgettable experience.
3. Drop luggage the night before
An excellent and complimentary option – especially for families travelling with children – is to drop luggage the night before travel. Passengers who are departing from Dubai can check-in early and drop off their bags to the airport 24 hours before departure, or 12 hours before departure if flying to the US or Tel Aviv, and then arrive to the airport and proceed directly to immigration.
4. Check in online or with the Emirates app
All passengers can check in online 48 hours ahead of their flight using the online check-in option on www.emirates.com. In a few clicks, select a seat and preferred meal, and take advantage of any last-minute upgrade options.
5. Check in remotely
Those starting their journeys from Ajman can also take advantage of a 24‑hour City Check‑in at Ajman Central Bus Terminal. Passengers can check in up to 4 hours before the flight departs, check in baggage, and collect boarding passes, buy a bus ticket for AED 20 and head directly to Emirates Terminal 3, with regular bus departures throughout the day from 4am to 11.30pm. Upon arrival at the airport, travellers can simply continue through to their flight.
6. Check in from home
Making travel swift and smooth, Emirates also offers a home check-in service in Dubai and Sharjah, fulfilled by DUBZ. DUBZ agents complete the check-in process in the customer’s home, hotel, or office, and take the bags to the flight while customers are free to breeze through the airport later. Book and pay for the service at least 24 hours before the flight and passengers can proceed to the airport check-in up to six hours before the flight departs. The Home Check In service is complimentary for First Class passengers.
7. Use the Self Check-in kiosks at the airport
A quick and easy option once at the airport are the self-check-in kiosks. Travellers can follow the steps on the touchscreen kiosk and complete the check-in process or operate the kiosk without touch using a mobile phone. It’s possible to view the travel itinerary, choose a preferred seat and add Emirates Skywards numbers, and if you’ve already checked in online, there is also an option to use the baggage drop area to check-in bags.
8. Get extra support if required
People of Determination can access dedicated support from trained Emirates and airport staff when travelling over the Eid period. This includes a pre-planning guide for Dubai International Airport (DXB) for those with hidden disabilities, 2 hours complimentary parking at the airport, and access to a dedicated priority lane for check-in, passport control, security and priority boarding if required. Passengers can check the Accessible Travel page on Emirates.com for information and contact their Emirates local office with queries.
9. Get smart with Biometrics
For First and Business Class customers departing Dubai, the Smart Tunnel at Dubai International Airport is a world-first for passport control, whereby passengers simply walk through a tunnel and are cleared by immigration authorities without human intervention or the need for a physical passport stamp. All it takes to register is a quick photo at check-in to capture facial data. Travellers can check-in, clear immigration, access the airport lounge in Concourse B, and board flights at selected gates purely by facial recognition or using their boarding pass.
10. UAE Residents Smart Gates
Passengers can also register to use the Smart Gates at Emirates Terminal 3 and speed through Immigration every time they return to Dubai. If a UAE citizen or resident, passengers can use their passport, boarding pass or a valid UAE ID. Smart Gates can also be used by GCC national’s or a visa on arrival visitor with a biometric passport.
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Boeing India to open its largest facility outside the US in Bengaluru
Boeing India will open a 43-acre complex in Devanahalli’s Aerospace Park, close to Kempegowda International Airport. This would be Boeing’s largest facility outside of the United States, built at an investment of Rs 1600 crore. Boeing India has an objective of growing sourcing from India to Rs 10,000 crore annually from the present Rs 8000 crore.
Earlier this year, Air India placed firm orders for over 200 Boeing aircraft, including 20 787 Dreamliners, 10 777Xs, and 190 737 MAX narrowbody aircraft. In response, Boeing committed a $100 million investment in infrastructure and programmes to train pilots in India.
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Devanahalli is emerging as the city’s center as Bengaluru moves farther north, largely because of its proximity to the Kempegowda International Airport and the ease of the forthcoming Blue metro line (KR Pura – Yelahanka – KIA), which was approved in April 2021. Overall, these changes have increased job prospects, which has further fueled the demand for housing in the area and prompted Boeing to open its largest headquarters here.
Boeing intends to add another 18 planes to the fleet. By 2032, this expansion is anticipated to generate investments of roughly $1.5 billion and open up new possibilities for localization in India’s aerospace and defense industry.
Boeing India currently maintains a central office in Delhi as well as regional offices in Mumbai, Hindan, Rajali, and New Delhi. In addition, Bengaluru and Chennai each house a rapidly expanding Boeing India Engineering & Technology Centre (BIETC). Salil Gupte, President of Boeing India, emphasized the company’s commitment to advancing engineering, production, and sustainment skills in India for the benefit of both domestic and international clients while expressing support for India’s goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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Delta to fly largest-ever trans-Atlantic schedule
Customers of Delta can anticipate even more chances to visit popular sites across the world next year after a record-breaking summer across the Atlantic. Flyers have a variety of interesting places to select from, including the historical city of Naples in Italy, the lush, green environment of Shannon in Ireland, the stunning beauty of Zurich in Switzerland, and many more.
The largest airline serving Europe, Africa, and the Middle East will operate over 260 weekly flights to 18 nations and 29 locations in the region next summer from its JFK hub.
For the first time, Delta will offer nonstop service from JFK to the historic Italian city of Naples, which serves as a gateway to the Amalfi coast and well-known tourist destinations like Mount Vesuvius. Beginning on May 23, 2024, Delta will launch a new daily service to Naples that will supplement the airline’s current service to Milan, Venice, and Rome. A nonstop service to Munich, which will launch on April 9, 2024, will round out Delta’s new transatlantic offerings from JFK starting in the summer.
Beginning May 31, 2024, Delta will once again resume nonstop service from Atlanta to Zurich four times per week. This will be in addition to the over 180 weekly flights the airline currently operates from its hub in Atlanta to 21 destinations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
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In the meanwhile, starting on October 28, 2023, Delta will offer year-round service on its nonstop, daily flight from LAX to Auckland, New Zealand. The trip will run daily from November to March and three times per week from April to October. Beginning in December, Delta will add a twice-daily service from LAX to Sydney, Australia.
Following winter service to Shanghai from Seattle and Detroit, Delta will also resume a four-times-weekly, year-round service to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport from its Los Angeles hub starting March 31, 2024. This previously operated route will allow Delta customers to conveniently connect to many other cities in China via the airline’s partnership with China Eastern Airlines.
Next summer, Delta customers can expect even more flights to some of their preferred destinations, including extra flights from Boston to Athens, Barcelona, Reykjavik, Detroit, Cincinnati, and Detroit.
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IndiGo to be the first Indian airline providing direct connectivity from Hyderabad to Colombo
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is excited to announce the launch of new direct flights between Hyderabad and Colombo beginning November 2, 2023. IndiGo is the first Indian airline to offer direct service between the two cities, strengthening trade, economic, and cultural connections. This is part of IndiGo’s strategy for worldwide expansion, which aims to provide customers with smooth and efficient connectivity.
Colombo, Sri Lanka’s energetic capital, is a humming centre for both commerce and tourism. The city provides simple access to the island country and has good connections to the international airport. A city of contrasts, Colombo is home to both contemporary skyscrapers and buildings from the colonial era.
Travelers can experience a variety of cultural and historical sites, such as the National Museum and the Gangaramaya Temple. The picturesque Galle Face Green promenade in the city is a well-liked location for leisurely strolls and offers magnificent views of the Indian Ocean. For culinary adventure lovers, Colombo’s diverse food scene offers a tempting array of flavors, from spicy curries to fresh seafood.
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Charminar, Golconda Fort, the Salar Jung Museum, and other well-known landmarks are only a few of Hyderabad’s many tourist attractions. The city is recognized for providing top-notch medical care. Through the official website, www.goIndiGo.in, customers can purchase tickets to organize their trip. The addition of these flights will improve the airline’s connectivity abroad.
Flight Schedule
Flight No. | Origin | Destination | Frequency | Effective | Departure | Arrival |
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6E 1181 | Hyderabad | Colombo | Daily except Wednesday | Nov 02, 2023 | 12:00 | 14:00 |
6E 1182 | Colombo | Hyderabad | Daily except Wednesday | Nov 02, 2023 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
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