A record number of passengers are set to fly with Dubai’s Emirates airline this festive season.
The airline has recommended that customers plan their travel carefully this December, as departure numbers throughout the festive month are significantly higher than last year.
“Last year, more than 75,000 Emirates customers departed Dubai International Airport daily, but in 2024 – these numbers have risen as high as 89,000 on some days, representing an increase of almost 20 percent,” the airline said.
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Busy days ahead
The busiest days for Emirates customer departures are set to be December 12 to 15, December 20 to 22 just before Christmas, while December 27, 28, 29 just before New Year’s Eve are also slated to see more than 88,000 customer departures per day.
Emirates customers are advised to arrive at the airport up to three hours before a flight and take note of their boarding time to ensure they reach the departure gate on time.
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Meet baggage requirements
The airline has requested customers to be vigilant while packing bags. Customers should take note of rules such as power banks are allowed in hand baggage but not allowed in checked baggage. Smart bags are allowed in the cabin if the battery is removable and within the cabin baggage size and weight limits. The battery can remain installed as long as the smart bag is completely powered off. E-cigarettes including e-cigars, e-pipes, electric portable incense (perfume) burner or other personal vaporizers containing batteries must be individually protected to prevent accidental activation, and are only allowed as carry-on luggage.
