- Close to 400 fully vaccinated passengers experienced Emirates’ latest innovative products and services on the ground and inflight.
- Flight supported by fully vaccinated teams on ground and inflight.
The special flight, which carried fully vaccinated crew and
passengers onboard, was unprecedented in the industry in scale. With close to
400 fully vaccinated customers onboard, the flight illustrates confidence and
undiminished excitement for air travel. EK2021 was also supported by fully
vaccinated teams across the aviation eco-system, from onboard crew to ground
staff, demonstrating the readiness of the UAE’s aviation eco-system to support
the safe rebound of air travel.
In spite of the pandemic, the UAE has maintained its status
as a leading global aviation hub and it will continue to grow its position as a
hub for passengers and cargo traffic by investing in innovations and close
collaborations with all stakeholders. Onboard EK2021 was a group of senior
officials from key aviation and health sector entities hosted by Emirates.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and
Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group said: “The UAE’s rapid pace and
progress in vaccinating our population is a testament of our leadership’s
vision and commitment to safeguard our communities, and manage the pandemic by
adopting the appropriate measures to protect both nationals and residents.
Today’s flight is a showcase of the combined efforts and dedication of all
stakeholders in supporting the vaccination programme, and the implementation of
protocols in the past 12 months to ensure a safe travel journey, stimulate
passenger traffic and set the groundwork for the ramp up of air travel in the
near future. Emirates continues to support the national vaccination programme
and we are pleased with the progress made within the group in vaccinating our
employees.”
The special flight was operated with Emirates’ newest A380
aircraft which featured the airline’s brand-new Premium Economy seats, and
refreshed cabin interiors across every cabin class. First and Business Class
customers were able to safely network and mingle in the iconic A380 Onboard
Lounge.
Combining the most advanced aviation technology and an
inspired cabin design, The A380 remains a customer favourite for its unmatched
comfort and spaciousness.
This month, Airbus launched a travel companion app called
“Tripset”. The application aggregates and provides flight and travel
information to ease and restore passenger’s trust in their end-to-end journey
when traveling by air during the COVID-19 pandemic. Providing passengers with
the latest and most relevant travel conditions, restriction and health
requirements in place, without having to consult a variety of sources. Tripset
is part of Airbus’ continuing commitment, alongside airlines, industry partners
and regulatory agencies, to encourage the flying public to keep trust in air
travel, supporting the safe and well-coordinated return to flight, which is
essential for economic recovery from COVID-19.
On the ground, passengers checked in using the latest biometric technologies for a seamless journey across multiple touchpoints. Biometric touchpoints were recently expanded to include over 18 check-in desks and 15 boarding gates at the airport. As a result, customers across all classes enjoyed seamless biometric entry to experience the First and Business Class lounge at DXB.
All EK2021 passengers were provided rapid COVID-19 PCR
tests, facilitated by Pure Health. Pure Health, the largest integrated
healthcare solutions provider in the UAE, has facilitated the administration of
up to 4 million PCR tests at Dubai Airports to date. It has also played a vital
role in providing COVID-19 testing support to the aviation industry at large,
since the start of the pandemic.
As passengers disembarked, they were handed commemorative
certificates for taking part in this initiative.
EK2021 was commanded by UAE National Captain Ahmed Al
Obeidli, First Officer Ramon Wilde and flight deck crew were supported by
Captain Ricky Garala. All proceeds for EK2021 have been donated to the Emirates
Airline Foundation, the airline’s non-profit charity organisation which
supports projects around the world aimed at improving the quality of life for
disadvantaged children around the world.
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