Statement: Emirates can confirm that about 10 passengers on #EK203 from Dubai to New York were taken ill. On arrival, as a precaution, they were attended to by local health authorities. All others will disembark shortly. The safety & care of our customers is our first priority.— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018
Media Statement #2: Emirates can confirm that all passengers have disembarked from flight #EK203. All passengers were screened by local health authorities prior to disembarkation. 3 passengers & 7 crew were transferred to the hospital for further medical care and evaluation. 1/4— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018
All other #EK203 passengers were allowed to leave and clear customs. Our crew & on-ground staff extended full cooperation with the authorities during the onboard screenings & the aircraft has now been handed back to Emirates. 2/4— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018
Due to the delay with #EK203, the return flight EK204 from New York JFK to Dubai will be delayed by approx. 3 hours. Passengers with connecting flights in Dubai who are impacted by the delay will be assisted with rebookings by our local ground staff. 3/4— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018
Seven of the people hospitalized were Emirates crew members.We apologise to our customers for any inconvenience caused. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is always our top priority. #EK203 4/4— Emirates Airline (@emirates) September 5, 2018
A flight from Dubai to New York City has been quarantined at JFK Airport after passengers were reported ill.
Photos: Rapper Vanilla Ice was on the quarantined Emirates flight #EK203 from Dubai to JFK.
Wauw!
ReplyDelete