Dubai puts risk register in place after Mexico swine flu outbreak

Dubai, a major transit hub, has put its risk register process in place in response to the outbreak of swine flu in Mexico, an airport spokesman has revealed. "The health and well-being of customers is the first priority for Dubai Airports," said the official. "In line with our policy we operate a risk register process to consider things that can go wrong and how we would deal with them. "We are in constant contact with the health authorities here and are continually reviewing the situation in terms of risk to our customers, and our response will be proportionate to the level of the risk. We have required knowledge, plans and equipment – particularly from our experience of the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) a few years ago." An Emirates airline spokesperson said: "Emirates is in full compliance with these measures and staff at airports where we operate have been asked to monitor the situation and share any information with the airport authorities. "Emirates has experienced no cancellations or changes to scheduled services at this time. The International Air Transport Association [Iata] is monitoring events concerning the recent cases of swine flu in Mexico and the United States. "Authorities at all US ports of entry are on heightened alert for symptoms and airport staff are monitoring passengers for signs of illness when they are processed at check-in." Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the Emirates Business 24|7 daily newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .