A single passenger aboard an Emirates 777 to India.
The gradual return of air traffic and the ongoing vaccination campaign have not erased the fear of contagions especially [...]
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The gradual return of air traffic and the ongoing vaccination campaign have not erased the fear of contagions especially in countries experiencing the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. Just a few days ago, the The second bubble attempt between Singapore and Hong Kong due to an increase in cases. Among the most affected countries is India, which recently recorded a small record in negative On the Emirates flight from Mumbai to Dubai.
In Boeing 777-300, which could accommodate 360 passengers, Only one person was present. All other travelers postponed or canceled their plans precisely because of Covid.
The flight experience of the only passenger on the Mumbai-Dubai flight
The only passenger on flight Ek501 was Bhavesh Javeri, a resident of Dubai. The man took the opportunity to publish a video on his Facebook account and recount his "solo" adventure. A detailed account of what it feels like to be the only passenger on a flight. He identified himself for the first time in front of the camera and said, "Normally I am not the person who takes videos, but today I felt special because I think I am the only passenger on the Emirates flight for Dubai." He later framed the nearly empty Mumbai airport with only security and airline personnel. Mr. Javeri was escorted to the flight and the crew welcomed him on board with a big round of applause.
The viral video on social media
As soon as he took his seat, the pilot of the flight approached Mr. Javeri and explained that usually the crew makes a big public announcement, but since there was only one passenger he preferred to make it himself. "Thank you very much. I am honored to be the only. I am so happy and excited to be on this flight," Mr. Javeri told the pilot, who offered for a tour of the entire plane. "Just for you," the pilot added. Afterwards, a crew member returned the one passenger to his seat. In the video you can see how the aircraft is completely empty
SINGLE passenger on board #360_seater #Mumbai_Dubai #Emirates flight!
This is like chartering a Boeing 777-300 for the price of economy class seat! pic.twitter.com/JM9st7TJEQ
- Rupin Sharma IPS (@rupin1992) May 25, 2021
The video recorded by Bhavesh Javeri was widely shared on other platforms and went viral on Whatsapp. The lived experience was not commented on by Emirates, but the International Air Transport Association took the opportunity to point out how the industry could see negative numbers throughout 2021.
The grave situation in India
Over 200,000 new infections have been recorded in India for two consecutive days. Due to the large number of positive cases, the United Arab Emirates has extended Restrictions on travelers from India until June 14. In addition, passengers who have transited through India in the last 14 days will not be accepted for travel from anywhere else to the Emirates.
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