Emirates to close boarding gates 15 minutes before departure

Emirates Airline is set to close boarding gates at Dubai International Airport 15 minutes before the scheduled flight departure time to ensure its flights leave on time. The new policy will be introduced on June 22.

Passengers are requested to check in 2 hours before their scheduled departure time and be at the boarding gate 35 minutes before their flight departs. Passengers will be advised of the new 15 minute gate closure policy at check in.

Mohammed H Mattar, Emirates’ Senior Vice President Airport Services said, ‘Emirates is implementing the 15-minute before departure gate closure in consideration of our customers who arrive on time for their flights. The new policy will allow aircraft to take off as scheduled as it takes about 15 minutes to locate and off-load the baggage of missing or late customers.’