Emirates is reminding all passengers to
check the permitted list of carry-on and checked-in items for safe
and undisrupted travel this holiday season.
To ensure the safety of passengers and
crew, spare lithium batteries used for electronic devices such as
cameras, mobiles phones and laptops are restricted from checked-in
baggage. A popular item containing lithium batteries is the smart
balance wheels also known as ‘hover boards’. Emirates restricts
all smart balance wheels – with or without lithium batteries
removed - from checked-in or carry-on luggage.
“With the upcoming holiday season, we
expect many passengers to be carrying gifts for their loved ones
including the popular smart balance wheels. We prioritise the safety
of our passengers and crew, and regret we will not accept these as
part of checked-in baggage or as hand luggage. We urge all our
customers to check the full list of restricted items before
travelling for safe and undisrupted travels,” said Mohammed Mattar,
Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President – Airport Services.
All liquids, gels and aerosols, pastes,
lotions, creams, drinks and other items of similar consistency must
be in containers with a capacity no greater than 100ml. Those carried
in containers larger than 100ml will not be accepted, even if the
container is only partially filled.
As with any busy travel period,
Emirates is advising customers to arrive at the airport at least
three hours before flight departure, and plan extra time to get to
the airport. Early check-in is available at the normal counters from
six hours before departure and from car park check-in counters from
six to 24 hours before departure.
Customers are also encouraged to
check-in online or use the convenient Self Service Kiosks and then
the baggage drop facilities to expedite their airport experience.
Those checking in online are required to check in their luggage no
later than 90 minutes prior to departure. Customers holding an
e-boarding pass and travelling with carry-on bags only, can proceed
directly to passport control and security clearance.
Customers who check-in less than 60
minutes to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted.
Boarding on all flights begins 45 minutes prior to departure, and
gates close 20 minutes before take-off. These time checks will ensure
the minimisation of delays and missed connections.
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