The UAE is still off limits to South African travellers, despite a swell of other countries easing bans which have been defined as unscientific and ineffective in stemming Omicron.
travel bans on South Africa and its neighbours – major routes have since reopened.
And as with the enforcing of travel restrictions, the easing of these same bans triggers a domino effect, although with the latter occurring at a much slower pace, to the detriment of South Africa's already beleaguered tourism industry.as has roughly a third of Europe But the Middle East remains largely off limits to South African travellers, which is particularly problematic for those needing to return to work or reunite with family in the UAE. This ongoing travel ban has also suspended Emirates flights out of Johannesburg with no option to transit through the international connection hub of Dubai.
Emirates refused to comment when asked by Business Insider South Africa if it could confirm this date of return and guarantee ticket holders – or prospective ticket holders – that these bookings would be honoured.
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