Ett Emirates-flygplan står parkerat på en flygplatsplatta i kvällsljus med markpersonal i förgrunden.

An Emirates aircraft stands on the airport apron while ground staff work in front of it.

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Emirates attracts travellers with repatriation guarantee

Emirates plans to offer travellers a special insurance solution that will guarantee they can get home even if air traffic in the Middle East is affected by geopolitical unrest.

Camilla Jonsson Camilla Jonsson

Published 11 June 2026 - 13:14

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