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Dubai travel: 100KG baggage allowed by airline to two destinations

by Staff WriterWed 26 Jul 2023Wed 26 Jul 2023

Economy passengers can carry up to 70kgs while those in Business Class can carry up to 100kgs of check-in baggage

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UK travel update: Major rule change as liquid limit abolished

by Staff WriterFri 3 Mar 2023Tue 7 Mar 2023

A major update to liquid and laptop rules has been announced

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UK eases liquid, laptop travel rules on flights

by Staff WriterThu 15 Dec 2022Thu 15 Dec 2022

Passengers were formerly only allowed to carry 100ml of liquids

Emirates has added its name to the list of carriers refusing to allow MacBook Pro laptops in checked-in luggage on its flights.

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Emirates joins carriers in banning checked-in MacBook Pro laptops

by Gavin GibbonSun 8 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates, Oman Air and Etihad among operators who have taken safety precautions

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Oman Air joins airlines in Apple MacBook Pro check-in ban

by Gavin GibbonSun 1 Sep 2019Sun 14 Nov 2021

Oman Air joins Etihad Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Virvin Australia in issuing ban

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No MacBook Pro check-in ban for Emirates passengers

by Gavin GibbonWed 28 Aug 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

A number of airlines have expressed safety fears over potential batteries could catch fire

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US airport security finds ‘souvenir’ missile launcher bought in Kuwait

by AFPTue 30 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

The man, a resident of Jacksonville, Texas, told officials that he was an active military personnel

The Dubz team can check-in customers for their flights, print boarding passes, weigh and secure baggage and ensure they are delivered to the airport and loaded onto the aircraft.

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Check-in while you shop, dine at Dubai Mall

by Gavin GibbonTue 23 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Service launched by Dubz will take care of entire check-in process at shopping mall

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Pakistan relents on mandatory baggage wrap for passengers

by Gavin GibbonTue 23 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Decision to force travellers to wrap checked-in luggage reversed after furious backlash

Luggage-wrapping machines are a feature at many airports in Pakistan - and elsewhere in the world - but are usually used by passengers to prevent theft by light-fingered baggage handlers.

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Pakistanis angered by new airport baggage-wrapping policy

by AFPSun 21 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Passengers have to pay 50 rupees (about US$0.31) per bag for the wrapping

Air India

Air India clarifies additional baggage offer for UAE travellers

by Gavin GibbonThu 18 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Extra 10kg check-in is only available on route between Dubai and Indore

Air India

Air India passengers to UAE get extra 10kg check-in allowance

by Gavin GibbonWed 17 Jul 2019Thu 7 Oct 2021

Travellers can take 40kgs as luggage and 7kg hand baggage

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New Emirates baggage policies from February 4

by Staff writerMon 21 Jan 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Holders of ‘special’ or ‘saver’ tickets will see their checked baggage allowance reduced by 5 kg

According to the new regulations, which officially began on December 4, bags should be no more than 75 cm high, 60 cm wide and 90 cm long and include at least one level surface.

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Sharjah Airport introduces new rules on baggage sizes

by Bernd Debusmann JrSun 9 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Passengers with non-compliant bags can transfer the contents to cardboard boxes for a fee

Flydubai generates 11.9% of its revenue, or $16.34 per passenger from a wider gamut of ancillary services including extra leg room seating and inflight entertainment.

Abu Dhabi

Revealed: Unbundled services add $400m to UAE airline revenue

by Shayan ShakeelMon 24 Sep 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Emirates earned $117m from excess baggage fees in the 12 months until March 2018