Emirates and Etihad tell holiday-makers to arrive three hours early as Eid Al Adha rush begins

Emirates and Etihad have issued peak-season travel advisories urging passengers to arrive three hours before departure and complete online or home check-in to avoid Eid Al Adha congestion at UAE airports. The warning reflects record demand as a six- to nine-day public holiday begins, with Dubai International alone expecting nearly 200,000 departing passengers a day. Corporate travel managers should factor in longer security lines, heavier road traffic and stricter baggage rules.