Travel updates

Due to the anticipated snowstorm expected to affect the New York area, the following Emirates flights will be cancelled or operate with schedule adjustments:

Schedule changes:

• EK202 (JFK/DXB) on 26 December originally scheduled to depart from JFK at 23:00 hrs local time will now depart earlier at 18:00 hrs from JFK to arrive in Dubai at 15:25 hrs local time on 27 December.
• EK206 (JFK/MXP/DXB) on 26 December originally scheduled to depart from JFK at 22:20 hrs local time will now depart earlier at 19:30 hrs and arrive in Milan at 09:05 hrs local time on 27 December.

Flight cancellations:

• EK209 on 26 December – The flight from DXB to ATH will operate as scheduled, however the ATH to EWR flight is cancelled. 
• EK210 on 26 December – The flight from EWR to ATH stands cancelled, however the flight from ATH to DXB will operate as scheduled. 

Customers impacted by the flight cancellations must contact their travel agency for rebooking. For flights booked directly with Emirates, please contact us.

Passengers travelling from New York are urged to check the flight status regularly for updated information on flight schedules. 

Customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive the latest updates.

From 12 October 2025, the European Union will begin introducing a new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Schengen borders. This system replaces the manual passport stamping process with a digital record of your entry and exit, including basic details and biometric data (such as fingerprints and a facial image). 

If you are a non-EU/Schengen national travelling to or from the Schengen Area for a short stay (up to 90 days in any 180-day period), the EES applies to you.

When you first arrive border officers will collect your biometric data (fingerprints and facial scan) along with your passport details. This will be stored securely in the EES database.

On subsequent visits, you will not need to repeat the full process — your data will already be in the system. Your entry/exit will simply be recorded digitally.

EU citizens, Schengen residents, and those holding long-stay visas or residence permits are not affected.

Please allow extra time for border checks, especially on your first trip after the system goes live.

For more information, please visit the official EU EES information page.

From 1 October, all non-Indian nationals travelling to India must complete a new e-Arrival Card before the flight.

You can submit the immigration form on the India Bureau of Immigration website from 72 hours and no later than 24 hours before the flight. There is no registration fee for the e-Arrival Card online.

If you do not complete the form before you travel, it will result in a longer immigration process at the airport.

Please ensure your contact details are correct by visiting  Manage Your Booking to receive updates.

From 1 October, using or charging a power bank on board Emirates flights will no longer be permitted. Customers can still carry one power bank on board and it must be in cabin baggage. Power banks are not permitted in checked-in baggage.

The power bank can have a maximum capacity of 100 watt-hour (Wh) and the capacity rating must be clearly visible on the power bank.

On the aircraft, power banks cannot be stowed in the overhead lockers. Your power bank must be placed in a bag under the seat in front of you or in the seat pocket in front of you. Power banks cannot be used to charge any personal devices on board and charging the power bank is also not permitted.

These enhanced measures are designed to minimise the risk associated with power banks during the flight. For more information, please visit the Dangerous Goods Policy page.