Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September.<\/p>\n
The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates\u2019 current network to 78 cities in September, offering travellers in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific convenient connections via Dubai to the popular Thai destination.<\/p>\n
Flights between Dubai and Bangkok will be operated with an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft offering seats in First, Business and Economy class.\u00a0Starting from 1 September,\u00a0flight EK384 will depart Dubai daily at 01:50 and arrive in Bangkok at 11:30, while the return flight, EK385, will depart Bangkok at 03:25, and arrive in Dubai at 06:35, from 2 September.<\/p>\n
Customers can book flights on\u00a0emirates.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0or via travel agents. Travellers arriving into Bangkok are subject to requirements set by the Thai authorities and certain restrictions are in place. Travellers are urged to check the latest information or visit\u00a0www.emirates.com\/travelrestrictions<\/a><\/u>\u00a0for details before booking.<\/p>\n In addition, First and Business Class customers can enjoy Emirates\u2019 Chauffeur Drive service on departure from Bangkok, in Dubai, and relax in Emirates\u2019 Lounge facility at Dubai International Airport, with health and safety measures in place.<\/p>\n Customers can stop over or\u00a0travel to Dubai as the city has\u00a0re-opened for international business and leisure visitors.\u00a0Ensuring the safety of travellers, visitors, and the community,\u00a0COVID-19 PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit passengers arriving to Dubai (and the UAE),\u00a0including UAE citizens, residents and tourists,\u00a0irrespective of the country they are coming from.<\/p>\n Destination Dubai:<\/b>\u00a0From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai is one of the most popular global destinations. In 2019, the city welcomed\u00a016.7\u00a0million visitors\u00a0and hosted over hundreds of global meetings and exhibitions, as well as sports and entertainment events.\u00a0Dubai was one of the world’s first cities to obtain\u00a0Safe\u202fTravels stamp\u00a0from\u00a0the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) \u2013\u00a0which\u00a0endorses\u202fDubai’s comprehensive and effective measures to ensure guest health and\u202fsafety.<\/p>\n Flexibility and assurance:<\/b>\u00a0Emirates\u2019 booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket by 30 September 2020 for travel on or before 30 November 2020,\u202fcan enjoy generous rebooking terms and options, if they have to change their travel plans due to unexpected flight or travel restrictions relating to COVID-19, or when they book a Flex or Flex plus fare. More information\u00a0here<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n Free, global cover for COVID-19 related costs:<\/b>\u00a0Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, free of cost, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel while they are away from home. This cover is immediately effective for customers flying on Emirates until 31 October 2020 (first flight to be completed on or before 31 October 2020), and is valid for 31 days from the moment they fly the first sector of their journey. This means Emirates customers can continue to benefit from the added assurance of this cover, even if they travel onwards to another city after arriving at their Emirates destination. For more details:\u00a0www.emirates.com\/COVID19assistance<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n Health and safety:<\/b>\u00a0Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight, visit:\u00a0www.emirates.com\/yoursafety<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n Tourist entry requirements:<\/b>\u00a0For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai visit:\u00a0www.emirates.com\/flytoDubai<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n