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Emirates and flydubai confirmed that passengers are no longer required to wear face masks during flights. Wearing a face mask is optional in the UAE and on Emirates flights. "If you are traveling from or transiting through Dubai International, the mask rules of your destination will apply throughout your journey," Emirates said on its website. This means that if a passenger's destination requires them to wear face masks, the airline will comply. According to a spokeswoman from flydubai, it has modified its Covid-19 processes in response to Dubai Civil Aviation Authority guidelines (DCAA). "Effective from September 28, 2022, face masks will be optional for passengers travelling to Dubai. Passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai will be requested to wear a face mask if it is required at their final destination," the spokesperson said. The announcement follows after UAE authorities relaxed most Covid safety regulations. During flights, wearing a mask is no longer required, but airlines may enforce the restriction if they think it necessary. A government spokesperson said that the requirement for pre-departure testing for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers would be determined based on the needs of their destinations. BKM/ Expat Media
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