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Only returning Filipinos can fly from Dubai to Cebu

Wednesday, 22 December 2021 12:46

By ARN News Staff

Starting December 23, only returning Filipinos will be accepted on Emirates flights to Cebu.

That's according to the latest guidelines issued by the airline, which said: "no other nationality will be permitted to travel on these flights".

The decision to fly "only Cebuano Overseas Filipino Workers and returning Filipinos" will be on until January 3.

It's based on directives by the local authorities in Philippines.

The airline also urged passengers to update passport details on the official website in order to avoid disruption to travel.

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