The Emirates airline team clearly understands that some travellers are feeling cautious about booking flights with them through Dubai — even though there are seven flights a week between Perth and Dubai and Emirates reports it is operating normally on the regular schedules.

Emirates has come up with a Big Five aids to give travellers confidence with their booking.

They include free date changes and comprehensive travel insurance.

This is the Big Five, in their own words . . .

1. Unlimited free date changes to Dubai

From August 10, 2026, customers travelling to Dubai have been able to change their travel dates as many times as they need, free of charge, across every type of fare. Unlimited, free-of-charge changes run across Saver all the way through to Flex fares in Economy, and for Special, Saver and Flex fares in Business Class. Economy Flex Plus, Premium Economy, Business Flex Plus and First Class fares continue to remain fully flexible.

2. Refunds, at a fraction of the cost

Emirates has also substantially reduced refund fees on flights to Dubai to $US50 ($71) on Saver fares and $US25 ($35) on Flex fares in Economy. In Business Class, refund fees will be $US50 on Special and Saver fares and $US25 on Flex fares. Together with unlimited free date changes to Dubai, this latest measure means customers can adjust or step away from a booking with minimal penalties, whatever their circumstances.

3. A free date change anywhere across the network

Customers travelling anywhere on the Emirates network receive one free date change on tickets (booked from April 2, 2026), including journeys connecting through Dubai. Customers can also hold a fare for 24 hours at no charge while they finalise their plans.

4. Comprehensive Travel Cover

Emirates’ Comprehensive Travel Cover is an industry-first insurance product covering a range of scenarios, including added conflict cover with reimbursement of medical expenses up to $US25,000 ($35,000) and a free trip extension of up to 30 days. The cover is not restricted by government travel advice. Customers are also covered for trip cancellation, baggage delay and loss, in addition to unlimited worldwide medical expenses and emergency evacuation.

Available at an accessible premium and across 27 countries, the cover can be purchased at the time of booking on emirates.com or added to an existing booking through Manage Booking.

Where flights are disrupted, Emirates will support with accommodation directly for impacted customers. Where onward connections on other airlines are affected, or Emirates services are unavailable, customers are rebooked to their destination at no additional cost, including where cancellations are caused by airspace disruptions.

5. More flexibility and savings for Emirates Skywards members

Emirates Skywards members can get more from their journeys, with greater flexibility, more opportunities to progress their tier and additional savings when using their miles.

Until August 31, 2026, members can benefit from:

+ 20 per cent fewer Tier Miles required to reach Silver, Gold and Platinum status.

+ 20 per cent bonus Tier Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights.

+ More savings with Cash+Miles, with a special rate of 2000 Miles = $US30 ($43), instead of the usual $US15 ($21), when using Miles towards Emirates or flydubai flights, excess baggage, lounge access and seat selection.

For more information, visit emirates.com.