Emirates expects a record-breaking travel weekend

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Emirates expects a record-breaking travel weekend Emirates expects a record number of travellers as this upcoming weekend is expected to be one of its busiest for 2015. On December 18 alone, over 34,000 people will check into Emirates’ Terminal 3 facilities. Over 535,000 people will be travelling with Emirates over the period between December 17-19. This represents an increase of almost 14 per cent over last year during the same period. Overall, the busiest day for the airline is expected to be on Friday December 18 although high passenger traffic is expected to start from Monday, December 14, and remain at peak levels until the end of this month. This year, top destinations out of Dubai include Beirut, London, Bangkok, Istanbul, Karachi and Cairo. Emirates also expects large passenger volumes to come into Dubai from London, Karachi, Mumbai, Milan and Delhi. RELATED: Advice for those flying from Dubai over the holiday season Mohammed H. Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates Airport Services said: “With record breaking numbers of passengers flying with Emirates this week, it is our mission to make their journey as hassle free as possible. Additional staff will be on hand at the airport to assist and provide guidance to customers. Due to increased passenger volumes at check-in and security screenings, we ask all travellers to ensure they are aware of check-in and gate closure timings.” For families, Emirates has designated special areas for families consisting of 10 economy check-in counters in Terminal 3 at Area 2, which are designed with their needs in mind. Additionally, special stroller services both upon departure and arrival enable parents access to prams when heading to their gate and immediately upon leaving the aircraft. In the Emirates Dubai lounges, special children’s play and entertainment areas with arcade quality games ensure that they are entertained even before boarding their Emirates flight. Emirates will be conducting a number of activities at the family check-in area from December 18 to 19. Key time checks for Emirates passengers: Emirates check-in counters are open six hours before flight departure Car park check-in is available from 24 hours to 6 hours before departure Check in no later than 90 minutes prior to departure, regardless of class of travel Customers who have checked in online are also required to check in their luggage 90 minutes before flight departure Customers are advised to go through security checks no later than 60 minutes before flight departure Boarding on all flights begins 45 minutes prior to departure, and gates in all concourses close 20 minutes prior to departure business@7days.ae Read the original story at: Emirates expects a record-breaking travel weekend