Emirates Airlines cuts leave and staff vulnerable to arrest
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Emirates says it could take several years to recover from the massive slump in passenger demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
Dubai-based group may slash 105,000-strong workforce by about 30%
The airline will continue to operate repatriation flights for visitors and residents wishing to return home
Passengers are required to apply social distancing guidelines during their journey
Passengers on a flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing from Dubai
The services are for outbound travellers only, and are meant for foreigners trying to return home
Initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich
The airline has a fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s and has suspended passenger flights in line with UAE restrictions
Customers’ timelines slip and decisions get suspended as everyone evaluates the impact of this slowdown on their own businesses