Emirates to End Delays
Deborah Allen Nakawojwa
Tours uganda news reporter
Kampala Uganda
Emirates air lines is planning to end delays by closing the boarding gate 15 minute before taking off, a statement revealed. “The 15minutes before departure gate closure is in consideration of customers who arrive on time for their flights.
It will allow aircraft to take off as scheduled as it takes about 15 minutes to locate and off load gabbage of missing or late customers”. Mohamed H Matter, Emirates senior vice president for airport services in Dubai, explained. The new policy, which is also aimed at ensuring customers do not miss connecting flight, took effect on June 22. Latecomers to the boarding gate will be left behind.
Passengers in transit who arrive late into Dubai will be helped by airport staff through formalities to make onward connections. Customers will be reminded about the policy when they check in. written reminders have been placed on e-tickets, tend cards in lounges, restaurants ad smoking areas.