Coronavirus: Emirates, flydubai suspend all flights to Italy

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Emirates airline has announced fresh flight suspensions to all Italian destinations. Flights to Fort Lauderdale in Florida, United States have been suspended until March 31 as well.

“Following a directive by the UAE GCAA, Emirates’ will suspend its current flights to Milan and Bologna from Friday, 13th March, and Rome from Sunday, 14th March 2020. Emirates’ daily flight to Venice was suspended from today (12 March),” an Emirates spokesperson said.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Affected customers should contact their booking agent or Emirates office to make alternative arrangements. We continue to monitor the situation closely, and look forward to resume normal operations when feasible,” the spokesperson added.

Flydubai, too, will suspend flights to Italy, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline and Group, announced on Twitter.

HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

@HHAhmedBinSaeed
أصدرنا توجيهات بتعليق جميع رحلات طيران الإمارات وفلاي دبي بين دبي وإيطاليا، وذلك اعتباراً من اليوم، وسوف تعمل آخر رحلة يوم 14 مارس. نحن نواصل في هذه الأثناء العمل مع السلطات لمراقبة تطور الأوضاع، ونتطلع إلى استئناف عملياتنا المنتظمة عندما يصبح الوضع آمناً. @emirates @flydubai