The UAE News Report: Dubai International Airport and local airlines have issued advisories related to rain and traffic jam for passengers coming to the Dubai Airport in the next two days and asked them to gear up for inclement weather.
Passengers have been asked to arrive early and expect extra travel time to reach the Dubai airport because of the weather condition.
“With unsettled weather forecasted for tomorrow, we advise guests who are flying out of Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to plan ahead. To avoid potential delays due to road congestion, we recommend guests utilise smart apps for real-time traffic updates and alternative routes and consider using the Dubai Metro to get to DXB Terminals 1 and 3,” said Dubai Airports spokesperson in a statement.
The Dubai airport operator urged the passengers to check their flight status with their airline and consider arriving at the airport earlier than usual time to deal with expected or unexpected delays or long queues because of the weather condition.
“Heavy thunderstorms are forecast in Dubai on May 2. If you’re travelling to Dubai International Airport, you may experience road delays. We recommend adding extra travel time to reach the airport and using Dubai Metro where possible,” Emirates airline’s spokesperson said in a statement.
The UAE has issued an alert for medium to heavy rains for two days, starting on Wednesday evening. Employers have been encouraged to ask employees to work from home. For schools in Sharjah and Dubai, authorities have announced distance learning.
The country’s disaster management authority has called on private and government sector employees to let their employees work from home as unstable weather conditions peak in the country. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has recommended that remote work be activated for employees, except those whose presence is vital to carry out their jobs or those involved in recovery efforts.
Emirates advised passenger to ensure that their details are updated for the latest information about flights.
A flydubai spokesperson said that due to the adverse weather conditions forecasted in Dubai on May 2, passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journey to Dubai International (DXB) whether they are travelling by car or public transport. “Passengers are also advised to update their contact details via the Manage Booking tab and check the flight status on the airline’s website for the latest updates regarding their flight.”
An Etihad Airways spokesperson said adverse weather conditions including heavy thunderstorms and strong winds are expected across the country on May 1-3. “If you’re travelling to Zayed International Airport, please allow extra time in case of delays and plan your journey accordingly. Passengers using the Etihad bus service between Zayed International Airport and Dubai are encouraged to check in early for their transfer to allow additional time to reach the airport,” said the spokesperson.
