Emirates expects busy travel weekend

Over 160,000 travelers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 this upcoming weekend, with consistently high passenger loads from Dubai also expected on Sept. 11 and 12.

Emirates expects high passenger traffic on its flights starting from Thursday (Sept. 8) as travelers take advantage of the long Eid Al-Adha weekend.
Over 160,000 travelers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 this upcoming weekend, with consistently high passenger loads from Dubai also expected on Sept. 11 and 12.
Emirates is expecting more than 250,000 passengers to travel during the Eid Al-Adha period as travelers head home or abroad for short holidays.
Close to 90,000 customers will travel on Friday (Sept. 9) with Emirates, according to the airline's latest booking figures. This year, the top destinations that travelers are heading to are Karachi, Mumbai, London Heathrow, Amman and Beirut.
On all Emirates flights, all passengers benefit from a baggage allowance of up to 35 kg in Economy Class, 40 kg in Business Class and 50 kg in First Class.
Emirates has designated special areas for families consisting of 10 Economy Class check-in counters in Terminal 3, Area 2 that are designed with their needs in mind.
Emirates is reminding customers to arrive at the airport at least three hours before flight departure, and plan extra time to get to the airport. Online check-in is available 48 hours before flight departures while check-in counters in Dubai open six hours before flight departure.
Customers are also urged to use the convenient self service kiosks or baggage drop facilities to expedite their airport experience.
Customers who check-in less than 60 minutes to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted.
Those traveling to the United States, Canada and the UK are reminded to charge their electronic devices before getting to the airport, as they will be required to switch on these devices at the relevant boarding gates where screenings will take place, or risk being denied access to fly.