UAE flights to Philippines restricted to transit passengers only

Author May 15, 2021

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FILE PHOTO: Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates January 13, 2021. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi

Emirates and Etihad will not allow UAE passengers onto its flights to the Philippines until at least Monday, May 31.

While both airlines will continue to operate scheduled services to the country, these flights will only be available to those transitting through the UAE.

This is in line with a directive from the Philippines government, which has banned the entry of all travellers from both the UAE and Oman from today until Monday, May 31.