[Update: Emirates Backtracks, Will Continue Select Flights] Emirates Will Temporarily Suspend All Passenger Flight Operations

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Update: Emirates has backtracked and says they will continue to operate select flights to the UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Africa, South Korea, USA & Canada.

We will operate passenger flights to UK, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Africa, South Korea, USA & Canada. The situation remains dynamic; travellers can check flight status online. https://t.co/x7Y9XUOaAW 3/5 pic.twitter.com/TrOmT3jr98

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) March 22, 2020

Emirates announced today that they will suspend all passenger flights by Wednesday, March 25:

Today we made the decision to temporarily suspend all passenger flights by 25 March 2020. SkyCargo operations will continue. This painful but pragmatic move will help Emirates Group preserve business viability and secure jobs worldwide, avoiding cuts. https://t.co/fkQ59ExVxA 1/3 pic.twitter.com/j7ytftExn2

— Emirates Airline (@emirates) March 22, 2020

With international air service dwindling by the day, if you still need to get home, the time to do so is now.

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