Dubai’s Emirates airline has asked all passengers travelling during the New Year to arrive at the airport well in advance. The airline has joined hands with several authorities in the emirate to make travelling during New Year a hassle-free experience. Advisory is for both Terminal 3 and Terminal 1. The carrier recommended that passengers travelling during this period check-in online prior to arriving at the airport and make use of the quick baggage drop counters at the terminal. Passengers should arrive at the airport at least 3-4 hours prior to their flight. The peak holiday travel period will run from December 19 to January 6, with over 5 million passengers passing through Dubai International Airport.