Emirates cancels flights to Germany due to transport strike

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Several flights between Dubai and Germany on Emirates Airline have been cancelled as the European nation grapples with nationwide transport strikes.

"Customers connecting on cancelled flights to Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf will not be accepted for travel at the origin," the airline said in an update on their official website.

Passengers have been urged to rebook by contacting their travel agents or Emirates' local offices, and ensure their contact details are updated online so that changes in the schedules can be communicated.  

Here's the list of flights that have been cancelled

  • EK049    Dubai to Munich
  • EK050    Munich to Dubai
  • EK051    Dubai to Munich
  • EK052    Munich to Dubai
  • EK043    Dubai to Frankfurt
  • EK044    Frankfurt to Dubai
  • EK045    Dubai to Frankfurt
  • EK046    Frankfurt to Dubai
  • EK047    Dubai to Frankfurt
  • EK048    Frankfurt to Dubai
  • EK057   Dubai to Düsseldorf
  • EK058   Düsseldorf to Dubai
  • EK062   Hamburg to Dubai

Meanwhile, EK060 flight from Hamburg has been delayed by 25 hours and will depart on March 28.

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