Air bridge from Dubai to nine cities in India
Emirates has set up a humanitarian air bridge to support India in its fight to control the Covid-19 situation in the country. The Dubai-based carrier will offer cargo capacity free of charge on an "as available" basis on all of its flights to nine cities in India, to help international NGOs deliver relief supplies rapidly to where it is needed.
The first shipment sent was a consignment of over 12 t of multi-purpose tents from the World Health Organisation, destined for Delhi, and coordinated by the International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai.
IHC CEO Giuseppe Saba: "Last year over 1,292 shipments were dispatched from the IHC in Dubai, setting the standard for humanitarian response globally. We appreciate the great efforts by IHC’s partner Emirates Skycargo in establishing this humanitarian air bridge." (ah)