Emirates operates flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Emirates Group collaborates with Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy
The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers.
Emirates Skywards Hits 30 Million Members With Million Miles Giveaway
Emirates Skywards has broken a new milestone with over 30 million members globally. Emirates and flydubai’s award-winning loyalty programme is celebrating big with great deals, including…
Emirates adds two more Australia services as demand soars
Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne.
Emirates to restore daily direct service between Singapore and Melbourne
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023, as part of its frequency ramp up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel…
Fly Emirates to Dubai and get free tickets
Starting from 16 January 2023 to 29 January 2023, travellers who purchase an Emirates return ticket to or stopping over in Dubai will be able to also enjoy complimentary passes to three of…
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Morocco
Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco.
Emirates to resume daily non-stop Dubai-Hong Kong service
Emirates will ramp up frequencies to Hong Kong with a daily non-stop service from its Dubai hub, starting from 29 March 2023, adding to its existing daily flight from Dubai to Hong Kong via…
Emirates resumes A380 services to Birmingham, Glasgow and Nice
Emirates has announced it will scale up its A380 operations with the iconic double-decker returning to Glasgow (26 March 2023), Nice (1 June 2023) and Birmingham (1 July 2023).
Emirates Will Boost Its Daily Flights To Brisbane
Emirates’ resumption of operations in Australia continues with the introduction of a new daily flight to Brisbane.
Emirates will begin operating the second daily flight to and from…
Emirates resumes passenger services to Shanghai and Beijing
Emirates will ramp up its operations in China ahead of the New Lunar Year and in response to strong travel demand, boosting connectivity to its gateways; Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing as…
Emirates doubles services to Brisbane
Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380.
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR) implements price reductions across Dubai outlets following the removal of the 30% municipality tax
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), has implemented a reduction on its bar menu prices across all Mr. Toad’s Pub and Kitchen outlets located in Premier Inn Hotels across Dubai as well as…
Costa Cruises unveils Caribbean, Emirates and Europe promotion
Costa Cruises North America is celebrating the New Year with ‘Seas the Day’ Promotion, offering special deals on select Caribbean, Emirates, Mediterranean and northern Europe cruises booked…
Emirates reaffirms its industry-leading safety standards
Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare…
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two…
Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The…
Emirates reaffirms its industry-leading safety standards
Emirates, the world’s largest passenger airline, has completed its latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with zero findings – the equivalent of a perfect score, and a rare occurrence…
Emirates and AC Milan extend partnership
Emirates and AC Milan have announced the extension of their long-standing partnership. Emirates will continue as Official Airline Partner and a Principal Partner of the Rossoneri in a…
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways…
‘Tasting the stars’ at 40,000 feet with Emirates
Emirates is currently the only commercial airline in the world officially serving Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon onboard.
Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
VOX Cinemas Mall of the Emirates now certified under LEED
VOX Cinemas has announced that its Mall of the Emirates location has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4.1 O+M (Operations + Maintenance) Existing…
Get the ‘Festive Feels’ with Emirates, all December long
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Emirates is ensuring passengers get the festive feels for the whole month of December, with magical moments sprinkled upon journeys from start to…
Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing…
Emirates ramps up operations to London Gatwick with a third daily A380 service
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has ramped up its operations to Gatwick Airport with the addition of a third daily A380 flight.
Emirates officially debuts ‘Emirates World’ in Dubai
Emirates has today officially opened its ‘Emirates World’ retail store experience in the heart of Jumeirah.
Emirates celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
Emirates highlights its history of community collaboration and local business support in the UAE
On its home soil, Emirates also chooses to celebrate and support local suppliers, in a nod to its Emirati heritage and dedication to the development of the UAE.
Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 Dec
Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel.
Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.
Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
Emirates flags a month-long busy travel period from late Nov to late Dec 2022
As the region busies itself with winter visitors, iconic sporting events, UAE National Day and the upcoming festive season, Emirates is highlighting a busy travel period for both inbound and…
Emirates Dubai 7s set for 2022 edition
The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, is set to return to the UAE over the long weekend of the UAE National Day on Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd December 2022
Emirates A380 and Red Arrows ‘score an Ace’
Emirates and the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, took to the skies to celebrate the start of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai with a spectacular flypast over Jumeirah…
Book your winter break with Emirates Holidays to earn double Skywards Miles
Travellers in the UAE can look forward to double Skywards Miles and more when they book their winter break packages with Emirates Holidays.
Emirates partners with Traveloka
Emirates today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s key Online Travel Agent, Traveloka, to enhance the brands’ cooperation and establish the grounds for a strategic…
Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (USD 1.2 billion), a record…
Emirates A380 at the Bahrain Air Show
The Emirates A380 drew in close to eight thousand visitors during its 2 days appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.
Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership
Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…
Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires
Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emirates Group marks UAE Flag Day
Proud employees of the Emirates Group gathered today at its headquarters in a ceremonial moment to raise the UAE Flag high
Emirates boarding pass gives you access to exclusive offers in Dubai and the UAE
Emirates has announced the return of its popular My Emirates Pass. Starting from 1st November 2022 to 31st March 2023, My Emirates Winter Pass enables customers from Thailand to get more…
Emirates and IATA share best practices
In the first-ever forum of its kind, Emirates and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) jointly held a workshop on pilot training and flight safety for the aviation industry.
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
Emirates codeshares with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets…
Emirates luxury private jet will be on showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo
Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on 1 November to visitors…
Emirates highlights support for UAE and Egypt
Emirates has carried more than 9.3 million passengers on close to 38,000 flights between Cairo and Dubai since the start of its operations, and Egypt’s capital city is one of the major…
Emirates embraces demand for plant-based meals
Heralding the upcoming World Vegan Day on 1 November, Emirates has delivered a resounding response to heightened demand for plant-based cuisine with a multimillion-dollar investment into new…
Emirates to codeshare with Indonesia’s Batik Air
Emirates has activated its codeshare partnership with Batik Air, an Indonesian airline which is part of the Lion Air Group.
Emirates celebrates 20 years of flying to Mauritius
Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius in celebrating its 20 years of scheduled service. Emirates has reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to Mauritius at a dinner reception held on…
Emirates to resume flights between Dubai-Taipei
Emirates recently confirmed that it will increase its flights between Dubai and Taipei from 6th November.
UAE Team Emirates welcomed at Emirates Group Headquarters
UAE Team Emirates has landed in Dubai and made their first stop at Emirates Group Headquarters, thrilling employees, particularly cycling enthusiasts.
Emirates announces new A380 destination
From 30 October onwards, Emirates will offer passengers flying to Bengaluru, India an option to fly in their signature A380 aircrafts.
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Narita, Japan
Emirates, is upgrading capacity on its Narita-Dubai route with the deployment of its flagship A380 from 15 November, as Japan scraps the daily arrival cap, and lifts the COVID-19 testing and…
The DP World Tour and Emirates sign partnership extension
The DP World Tour and Emirates have signed an extension to their partnership agreement that will see the international airline remain an Official Partner of golf’s DP World Tour until the…
Emirates expands flight schedules across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Emirates group offers 500 jobs for UAE Nationals
The Emirates Group returns to the UAE Career Fair, held from 20 September to 22 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, with an expansive portfolio of job opportunities in aviation and…
Yas Waterworld hosts 30 children from Emirates Red Crescent
In line with the back-to-school season, Yas Waterworld hosted 30 orphans aged 10-16 from the Emirate Red Crescent for an unforgettable day full of fun and water adventures.
Emirates partners with United to expand connections
Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…
Emirates to increase frequency to Algiers with five weekly flights from 7 Oct
The newest service will complement Emirates’ existing operations between Dubai and Algiers, currently running at four flights a week.
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare
Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.
Sip and savour Dom Pérignon aboard Emirates
Emirates has an exclusive agreement to offer luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon. The airline is currently presenting First Class passengers with the unique opportunity to enjoy a very…
Emirates To Operate A380 Services To Auckland
Emirates has announced that it will resume nonstop A380 flights between Dubai and Auckland beginning 1 December 2022.
The airline now serves Auckland with a Boeing 777-300ER service…
Yas Theme Parks hosts kids from Emirates Autism Center
Yas Theme Parks hosted students of determination from the Emirates Autism Center (EAC) for three days
Emirates carries over 10 million passengers this summer
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, carried more than 10 million passengers on nearly 35,000 flights to 130 destinations this summer.
Emirates Introduces Its New Brand Ambassador Gerry The Goose
Following in the footsteps of iconic film and television personalities Jennifer Aniston, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Clarkson, Emirates’ latest brand ambassador Gerry, the Goose, is…
United Airlines and Emirates to announce codeshare?
Sources have confirmed that United and Emirates will be announcing a codeshare agreement.
Emirates to be the official airline of US Open
For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September.
Emirates to resume Auckland and Kuala Lumpur A380 routes
Emirates will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur starting from 1 December.
Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth
As part of expanding its flights to Australia, Emirates will resume operating its flagship A380 between Dubai and Perth on 1 December. Due to the upgrade, Emirates can provide nearly 500…
Emirates to retrofit and upgrade interior cabins
Emirates to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The project, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers "fly…
Emirates’ to reintroduce A380 to Perth’s skies from 1 December
From 1 December, Emirates will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Perth as part of the airline’s ramp up of services to Australia. The upgauge will increase Emirates’ seating capacity between…
Emirates enters codeshare with AEGEAN for increased connectivity
Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership with AEGEAN, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single…
Emirates Invests More Than 2 Billion To Improve Flying Experience
More than 120 passenger jets are being retrofitted under a new programme called “Fly Better”.
Emirates’ university gears up to host aviation event
Emirates Aviation University is hosting the 4th edition of the International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC) from 21 to 22 November in Dubai
Emirates Pulls Flights From Nigeria Due To Stuck Revenue
As a result of government officials’ refusal to allow Emirates to repatriate $85 million in revenues from Nigeria, Emirates will reduce the number of flights it flies to the West African…
Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney
Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.
Emirates bats for Rugby World Cup France 2023
As the official airline of Rugby World Cup France 2023 and Australia 2027, Emirates will fly rugby to new frontiers and bring its leading expertise in customer experience to help deliver a…
Sustainable food in air! Emirates flight catering launches world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai
The farm’s closed-loop system is designed to circulate water through the plants to maximise water usage and efficiency
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
Emirates has capped further sales on its flights out of Heathrow until mid-August to assist Heathrow in its resource ramp-up
Emirates and Heathrow agree to remediate capacity cap
Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada
Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab…
Air Canada partners with Emirates
Customers will have the ability to book connecting travel between both airlines' networks with the ease of a single ticket
Air Canada partners with Emirates
Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines?
Airlines are jealous. The love for Melbourne. Qatar Airways competing with Emirates, Etihad and Turkish Airlines - gloves are off.
Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad,…
Emirates offers free Dubai attractions to boost city as summer destination
Whether returning to Dubai or visiting for the first time, Emirates customers can enjoy free entry to these top-rated UAE attractions
Emirates rolls out complimentary home check-in service
This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the check-in agents will visit their homes or hotels at pre-booked timings to…
Emirates rolls out full premium economy experience
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer a Premium Economy cabin.
Emirates aims to boost South Africa’s tourist arrivals
Emirates and the South African Tourism have signed an MoU to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals and inbound traffic to South Africa
Emirates to scour the world for talent with 30 city stops over next 6 weeks
Emirates is seeking talented people with a passion for service to join its award-winning cabin crew team.
Emirates launches Premium Economy experience
Emirates airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground, and will open this cabin for sale from June 1
Emirates signs MoC with Malaysia Tourism Board
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Malaysia Tourism Board today during the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai, to promote tourism and develop…
United Arab Emirates President and Emir of Abu Dhabi dies
United Arab Emirates President and Emir of Abu Dhabi dies -
Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the President of…
Taking Dubai’s vision of tomorrow to the skies, Emirates launches Museum of the Future A380 livery
Emirates’ Museum of the Future A380s will be deployed on routes to Europe as well as key Arab regional cities
Emirates lands in Bali
Emirates landed in Bali for the first time since the suspension of flights in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Emirates boarding pass unlocks more Dubai offers
For five months starting May 1 to September 30, Emirates has unlocked even more offers for all its customers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai with its My Emirates Summer Pass
Emirates’ Dubai-India flights witness 95% load factor
Dubai-India flights of Emirates are operating at about 95% capacity, while the airline is operating at about 70% pre-pandemic capacity
Emirates gearing up to ease travel ahead of Eid rush
The busy travel period is expected to start on April 29, with the highest volumes of travellers on the weekend before Eid, but travel is expected to remain high until May 9
Dubai Experience! Emirates unveils platform to book Dubai, UAE itineraries
Emirates has launched Dubai Experience, a platform for customers to browse, create and book their own customised itineraries including flights, hotel stay, visits to key attractions, and…
Emirates to unveil NFTs and experiences in metaverse
Emirates has unveiled its plans to build signature brand experiences in the metaverse, alongside both collectible and utility-based NFTs for its customers and employees
Emirates launches social media contest in search of player mascot
Emirates has launched a special social media competition, in partnership with Siamsport in search of the lucky Thai kid to accompany their favourite football heroes
Check in! Emirates rolls out unique mobile check-in ports for seamless travel and shorter waiting time
Emirates is introducing 25 mobile Check-in Ports at Dubai International airport Terminal 3 as part of its commitment to continuously innovate at every customer touchpoint
Emirates to reinstate 170 weekly frequencies to India from April 1
Emirates will re-introduce pre-pandemic flight frequencies to its destinations in India from 1 April 2022
Emirates Skywards and ICICI unveil co-branded credit card
Emirates Skywards ICICI Bank Credit Card will enable customers to earn Skywards Miles quickly on travel, lifestyle and everyday spends
Emirates opens first retail setup in Fujairah
Emirates has opened the doors of a new retail sales office in Fujairah, further expanding its presence in the Northern Emirates and offering more convenience to customers wishing to book…
Emirates President Threatens To Cancel Airbus & Boeing Orders
Given the Dubai-based airline’s aircraft on order, Emirates President Tim Clark is dissatisfied with both Airbus and Boeing.
Emirates joins hands with Thailand to promote tourism
Emirates has pledged its support to promoting tourism in Thailand through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Emirates To Resume Daily A380 Service To Brisbane
Dubai is bringing back the Airbus A380 to serve Brisbane daily starting on 1 March 2022, as travel demand rise due to the opening of the Australia borders on 21 February.
Emirates resumes double daily services from Gatwick
Follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK, Emirates expands its Gatwick service, offering double daily flights
Emirates Uppers Sydney To Double Daily
Starting on 01 March, Emirates will operate a second daily flight between Sydney and Dubai, totalling 14 weekly flights between the two cities.
Emirates Resumes Daily A380 Service To Melbourne
Emirates resumed its daily A380 Dubai-Melbourne service on February 1, 2022, nearly two years after stopping all A380 flights to Australia because of the pandemic.
Emirates signs deal with Turespaña to boost tourism to Spain
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain
Emirates signs agreement with Turespaña to boost tourism to Spain
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain.
How Emirates is promoting tourism to Bahamas
Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island…
Emirates closes A380 On-Board Lounges As Safety Precaution
The airline announced that Emirates A380 passengers wouldn’t be able to use the onboard bar and lounge any longer.
Hello Veganuary! Emirates witnesses increase in demand for plant-based meals in January
Vegan meals are one of the most commonly requested special meals onboard Emirates flights and during the month of January, the airline witnesses an increase in demand for plant-based meals
Real Madrid arrives in Riyadh on Emirates Expo Superjumbo, ready for Spanish Super Cup match
Emirates A380 emblazoned with the blue Expo 2020 'mobility' livery has landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, carrying one of the most popular clubs in global football; Real Madrid
The 123rd And Last A380 Has Arrived At Emirates’ Hangars
Emirates has taken delivery of its final A380, bringing the Airbus superjumbo’s production to a close.
Emirates launches special fares for travels in 2022
Emirates has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022.
Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges
Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.
Emirates B777 Take Off Incident In Dubai Under Investigation
An investigation is proceeding into an incident involving an Emirates Boeing 777-300 that failed to properly climb out during take-off from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on December 20,…
Emirates SkyCargo transports 600 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines
Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has crossed a major milestone in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with 600 million doses flown on its flights
Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges
Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai
Who will be the next Emirates Skywards millionaire?
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky members a chance to become Skywards millionaires
Emirates 50th anniversary livery to make debut in Bahrain to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee
Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain on 15 December, one day ahead of the country's special Golden Jubilee celebrations
Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing premium economy across the majority of its long-haul fleets.
Emirates suspends flights to and from Southern Africa
Following the detection of the new, more infectious strain in several countries, many governments have begun closing their borders to nationals from countries where the new variant of the…
Boeing delays might push Emirates to pursue Airbus A350s
Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has said the Gulf airline might consider speeding deliveries of Airbus SE A350 planes if Boeing Co. fails to deliver the rival 777X model on time.
Emirates could issue an initial public offering
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates said Tuesday that an initial public offering of shares in the Dubai-based airline might take place as the city-state strives to improve its local…
As the world starts to open Emirates reduces half-year loss
Emirates Group, the owner of the world’s biggest long-haul airline before the Covid-19 crisis, reported a reduced half-year loss as travel restrictions eased throughout the globe and demand…
Garuda Indonesia and Emirates plan to codeshare
Garuda Indonesia returned to Europe some years ago (after the airline’s removal from the EU’s blacklist) with big aspirations for the future.
Emirates to launch flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv
Emirates Airline has announced intentions to launch daily flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv, with service beginning on December 6.
Emirates and Gulf Air sign MoU for commercial cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been struck between Emirates and Gulf Air to expand commercial collaboration between the two airlines.
Emirates is stopping its multi-risk travel insurance in December
For those who must travel during the pandemic, being prepared involves being aware of the possibility of contracting COVID-19 as well as other illnesses.
Not bringing back the A380 is crazy, says Emirates chief
It would be a mistake for airlines not to bring back the A380, argues Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark in an interview with Airline Ratings.
You could own a piece of an Emirates Airbus A380 including the iconic onboard bar
Our customers and admirers may now own a piece of aviation history, while also helping the environment and the Emirates Airline Foundation by diverting waste from the trash.
Emirates launches daily flights to Tel Aviv from 6 December
Emirates announced it will launch a daily non-stop flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv (Israel), starting December 6
Emirates’ recruitment drive continues
Emirates intends to increase its operational workforce by more than 6,000 people over the next six months.
Emirates increases services to Australia as borders reopened
With Australia's borders now open to international travellers, Emirates is celebrating by expanding its operations in the country.
Emirates to hire 6,000 staff over next six months to support accelerated recovery
Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months
Emirates reveals T20 World Cup themed A380 livery
Emirates has revealed its own themed A380 livery, just in time for kick off of one of the most hotly anticipated events in the world of sport, taking place for the first time in the UAE and…
Emirates to back Airbus A380 to Australia
According to Executive Traveller, Emirates plans to resume its flights to Australia with Airbus A380s following the country's return of international travel.
Qantas and Emirates to extend codeshare to 2028
Emirates and Qantas have extended their codeshare agreement for another five years in order to aid in the recovery from the pandemic.
On World Coffee Day, Emirates reveals serving up nearly 28 million cups of coffee each year
Coffee lovers flying Emirates in First and Business class can look forward to a refreshing brew with newly introduced cold coffee choices onboard
Emirates first airline to implement IATA Travel Pass across six continents
Emirates is the first airline to implement the International Air Transport Association's IATA Travel Pass solution on six continents as it rolls out this digital health pass to customers at…
Emirates takes steps to reverse the epidemic of job losses
Emirates has started a global recruitment drive to hire 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services staff at its Dubai hub over the next six months.
Emirates carries over 1.2 million passengers
Over the summer travel months of July and August, Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020, highlighting the…
Emirates launches first airline virtual reality app
Emirates has taken the next step in its ambition to reach and engage audiences around the world with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology
Emirates resumes services to Saudi Arabia and St Petersburg
Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services to Saudi Arabia from 11 September and St Petersburg from 8 October 2021 to rebuild its global footprints
Emirates ropes in Thor legend Chris Hemsworth for new Expo campaign
Emirates has partnered with Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth in a campaign that illustrates the ultra-futuristic themes and incredible experiences in store at Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
Emirates becomes official airline of 2021 US Open
Emirates is returning as the Official Airline of the 2021 US Open Tennis Championships for the tenth year in a row
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
Emirates increases services across Europe
As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…
Emirates rolls out custom liveries to celebrate UAE’s 50th anniversary
Emirates is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary by unveiling special liveries on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation's Golden Jubilee
What’s on offer for Emirates fliers to Dubai? Free Expo pass
As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates will soon launch various Expo-themed packages to allow its worldwide customers to enjoy the excitement of the 182-day…
‘On top of the world’: Emirates new ad terrifying stunt
Emirates' jaw-dropping advertising stunt has certainly piqued people's interest, but those who are afraid of heights should avoid watching.
Emirates predicts another busy weekend ahead as traveller numbers peak since pandemic times
Emirates is expecting high passenger volumes to pass through Terminal 3 at Dubai International this weekend, 16-17 July, as traveller numbers reach among their highest levels since the…
Emirates restarts Mauritius route as island-nation reopens to international travellers
Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders
Plans for new Saudi airline to takes aim at Emirates and Qatar
Saudi Arabia plans to target international transit passenger traffic with its new national airline, going head-to-head with Gulf giants Emirates and Qatar Airways and opening a new front in…
Caught trying to board an Emirates flight with fake boarding pass
A 25-year-old Frenchman was found guilty of attempting to board an Emirates flight to Dubai without a ticket by using a forged boarding pass to fool airport security.
Emirates reopens dedicated First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport to serve increased premium demand
Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates' hub
Emirates And Etihad prepare for summer travel surge
Emirate’s airline is preparing for a summer travel surge over the next two weekends, despite growing concern over the delta coronavirus variant responsible for more than a third of…
Nosediving net: Emirates posts $5.5 billion annual loss for first time in over 30 years
Dubai-based Emirates airline posted a USD 5.5 billion annual loss, its first in more than three decades, after the coronavirus pandemic devastated the aviation industry
Emirates restarts flights to Phuket as it reopens to international travel
Emirates has announced it will resume four weekly services to the resort island of Phuket from 2 July
Emirates planning to increase capacity to 70% by year-end
Emirates has so far recovered 120 passenger destinations, despite continued Covid restrictions.
Emirates wins record 8th consecutive “Best Airline Worldwide”
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021.
Emirates might need to raise cash unless air travel picks up
Emirates may need to raise more cash this year, possibly through another equity injection from the Dubai government, if demand for air travel does not pick up soon, its president said on…
Emirates begins IATA Travel Pass trials
Emirates has commenced trials of the IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing
Emirates to operate flight with only vaccinated passengers
Emirates plans to celebrate the UAE’s impressively fast vaccination rollout by operating a special flight on which only passengers and crew who are fully inoculated against COVID-19 will be…
Emirates flight to celebrate UAE vaccination milestone
Emirates is showcasing the UAE’s remarkable progress in its vaccination programme with a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard
Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership
Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines
Rediscover ‘love of the journey’, says Emirates
Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover ‘the love of the journey’ and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city…
Emirates passengers offered chance to purchase adjoining seats
With demand for air travel still low following the Covid-19 pandemic, Emirates has begun offering passengers a chance to snap up empty seats in economy class.
Emirates operates first fully vaccinated flight
Emirates operated its first flight with a fully vaccinated frontline team servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey.
Emirates operates flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams across all customer touchpoints
Emirates has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey
Emirates introduces touchless check-in kiosks
Emirates has further upgraded the smart contactless journey for its passengers by introducing touchless check-in kiosks at Dubai International airport.
Emirates to Resume Flights from The UK to Dubai
Emirates has announced that it will be resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from today February 2, just a few days after services were suspended…
Emirates resumes flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne
Emirates has announced today that it will resume flights in and out of Australia, reversing a decision it made only a week ago.
Emirates rolls out Covid-19 vaccination programme
Emirates Group has rolled out a Covid-19 vaccination programme for its UAE-based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Prevention today
My Emirates Pass is Back to Sweeten 2021
Emirates is making travel to Dubai even sweeter in 2021 with the return of My Emirates Pass – an exclusive offer that turns the Emirates boarding pass into a membership card.
Emirates Unveils New Premium Economy in it’s A380
Emirates has unveiled details of its Premium Economy offering in its new Airbus A380, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.
One last video call for 2020: Emirates partners with Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to give fans the surprise of their lives
Emirates enlisted the help of Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to surprise its most deserving fans and reconnect them with their favourite football clubs
Emirates Relaunches Dubai Connect Offer to Transit Passengers
Emirates has re-launched its Dubai Connect offer which gives customers transiting through its hub a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai.
Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.
Now, home check-in to your Emirates flight
DUBZ, dnata’s leading baggage technology and logistics company, has partnered with Emirates and now offers its popular home check-in services to the leading international airline's…
Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport.
Emirates restarts Phuket route with special flight
Emirates operated a special flight to Phuket International Airport, making it the first international carrier to arrive at the popular island destination since Thailand re-opened its borders…
Emirates raises the bar on tackling human trafficking with inflight film
Emirates is airing on its ice inflight entertainment system a short film designed to educate the world about the misconceptions and the reality of human trafficking and exploitation…
Emirates adds Moscow to its growing flight network
Emirates will re-start passenger services to Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) with two flights a week, starting 11 September. The resumption of flights to Moscow will take the airline’s…
Emirates and flydubai renew deal to offer seamless travel in over 100 unique destinations
Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai
Dubai – Bangkok again on Emirates with COVID-19 medical expenses included
Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September. Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to…
Tel Aviv-Yafo extends invitation to visitors from United Arab Emirates
Tel Aviv-Yafo extended a visually impressive invitation to potential visitors from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, shortly after the State of Israel and the UAE announced an agreement…
Emirates brings back the A380 to six destinations
Being the world largest operator of A380 and having 114 of them on the fleet almost 50% of their 255 aircraft, the rest being B777, this had to happen sooner or later. Big jets are under…
Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou
Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year
Emirates SkyCargo’s over 10,000 flights in 3 months keeps the world connected
Between April and June, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies across the world by operating more than 10,000 cargo flights to…
Agent alert! Emirates unveils bespoke portal for travel trade partners
Emirates has rolled out a brand new, state-of-the-art online gateway to serve its travel trade partners around the world
A worry-free flight with Emirates
Emirates just gave you another reason why you should fly with the largest airline in the Middle East. In a bid to boost travel confidence, Emirates will cover its passengers for COVID-19…
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
Emirates forecasts 18-month slump as profits dip
Dubai-based Emirates Group has posted a profit of AED 1.7 billion (USD 456 million) for the financial year ended 31 March 31, down 28% from last year. The fall was attributed to a…
Jumeirah Emirates Towers marks 20 years of innovation
Easily one of Dubai’s most iconic and recognised landmarks, this year Jumeirah Emirates Towers marks two decades since opening its doors to the public in April 2000. Not only is the…
Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights
Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…
Emirates adds three flights to Manila this week to help Filipinos in UAE get home
To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates will operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila today and on 22 and 24 April. Only citizens of the Philippines and those who…
Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers
Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has now introduced additional precautions. Passengers on the flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing…
Emirates SkyCargo scales up network for transport of essential commodities
Emirates SkyCargo is delivering food, medical supplies and other essential commodities to markets across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The airline has scaled up its cargo…
Emirates announces one way ‘outbound only’ service to Europe
Emirates has announced that, as of Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London…
After Emirates, Etihad to suspend flights to, from and via Abu Dhabi
After Dubai’s Emirates announced that it would suspend flights to a total of 111 cities out of 159 destinations it usually serves to curtail the spread of coronavirus, another UAE carrier is…
Emirates airline suspends flights to more cities, taking total past 100
Dubai’s Emirates airline announced it would suspend flights to dozens more cities, including New York, Delhi and Melbourne, taking its total route closures past 100, in a bid to…
TIME Hotels raises funds for children’s cancer hospital and Emirates Nature-WWF
UAE-headquartered hospitality company, TIME Hotels, has strengthened the positive impact it is making on local and regional communities by raising funds for a hospital caring for…
Emirates to serve 40 unique culinary creations across network for Valentine’s Day
Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across…
Emirates relaunches its signature pass
Emirates has announced the return of its signature pass, My Emirates Pass that turns the airline's boarding pass into a membership card. It allows customers to gain benefits and…
Emirates to showcase crowd-puller flagship A380 at Kuwait Aviation Show 2020
Emirates will showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. Visitors to the show will be able to tour the popular…
Emirates president Tim Clark to step down
Dubai-based Emirates has confirmed that Tim Clark will retire as the president of the airline at the end of June 2020 after more than three decades.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum,…
JNTO signs memorandum of cooperation with Emirates to increase visitors from the Middle East
To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on 30 October 2019…
Premier Holidays and Emirates launch campaign to promote Sri Lanka
Premier Holidays and Emirates have partnered to promote Sri Lanka in a joint autumn campaign. The operator has many offers on sale until 31 October to attract clients for their next…
Emirates A380 touches down in Cairo
Emirates’ A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport’s…
Sun in the oven: Emirates catering wing announces new solar powered scheme
Emirates’ catering division EKFC (Emirates Flight Catering), has announced it has commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises.
Expected to deliver an annual…
Emirates’ first-class suite debuts in Durban
Emirates has announced the launch of its new first-class cabin in Durban. This launch is also in conjunction with the seasonal increase of weekly flights to the South African city. The…
Emirates declares war on delays
Emirates has declared a war on delays at Dubai International Airport this week by announcing the introduction of some new tech, built by the carriers own in-house development team, dubbed…
RAKTDA unveils the Emirates’ new destination strategy
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has launched its new Destination Strategy 2019-2021 to further drive tourism growth.
Emirates doubles up with A380 touchdowns in Japan and Germany
Emirates celebrated the touch down of its first A380 service from Dubai to Osaka this week, when flight EK316 hit the tarmac of Kansai International Airport at 1655, local time, on 28…
Smart Tunnel: Emirates unveils integrated “biometric path”
Emirates has announced the launch of the world’s first “biometric path” which offers its customers a smooth and seamless airport journey.
Loganair gets ‘Better Connected’ with Emirates
Scottish regional carrier Loganair has announced a new interline agreement with international aviation giant Emirates, as part of its 'Better Connected' programme.
Sibling rivalry: 7 reasons why Emirates-Etihad merger will not happen
Rumours of the possible Emirates-Etihad merger made news last week. Some analysts claimed that it will be the deal of the decade, if it could be pulled off. We dig in.
Emirates announces new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Pacific
Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement expanding the existing partnership between the two carriers.
The French connection: Emirates launches daily flights from Dubai to Lyon
UAE's premier carrier Emirates recently announced daily connections to the French city Lyon, raising the frequency between the two cities to seven per week.
Emirates might owe you money in light of the new Supreme Court ruling – AirHelp tells you how to claim
The UK Supreme Court has declined the Emirates appeal of its enforcement of passenger rights legislation. What should travelers or agencies do on behalf of their travelers now?
Anantara Vacation Club enhances partnership with Emirates Skywards
When booking with Anantara Vacation Club, Emirates Skywards members will now earn 3,000 Skywards Miles, receive discounts of up to 70% and enjoy additional benefits in Bangkok and Phuket.…
Emirates US$16 billion deal saves the Airbus A380
Contrary to recent reports on the future of the Airbus A380 - Emirates has announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and…
Watch Emirates latest campaign and discover the “trick” of the upgrade
Named the Best Airline in the World and Best Economy Class according to the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Emirates’ latest ads feature a series of lighthearted videos…
Bad or good? Emirates wants you to treat yourself this Christmas
Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas surprises both on the ground and…
Emirates’ new first-class suites “push the boundaries” but are they any good?
Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites.
Emirates expands free in-flight Wi-Fi
Emirates has expanded its free in-flight Wi-Fi service, doubling the amount of complimentary connectivity it provides in economy class.
Effective immediately, all economy class…
Emirates on track to carry 5 million passengers as it celebrates 30 years of UK operations
Emirates has marked 30 years of operations in the UK by announcing that it is on track to carry 5 million passengers between the UK and Dubai in the 2017/18 financial year, making it a…
Emirates expands in ASEAN with Cambodian launch
Emirates has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch its first ever flights to Cambodia.
The new daily service kicked off this month, coinciding with the start of…
Emirates reassures China over safety
Emirates has told China that it will "never compromise" on the issue of safety, following two recent incidents involving the airline's flights.
Xinhua reports that in April, an Emirates…
Qantas boosts Sydney-Auckland capacity as Emirates pulls out
Qantas will add more seat capacity on the Sydney-Auckland sector next month, following the suspension of Emirates' services on the route.
The Dubai-based carrier currently flies its…
Emirates to launch new first class in November
Emirates has confirmed that its new first class product will be unveiled at the Dubai Air Show in November.
Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new first class…
Emirates Adds Second Daily A380 to Birmingham
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29th October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a…
Emirates adds second daily A380 to Birmingham service
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29 October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a Boeing…
Emirates returns with signature Iftar service for Ramadan
The Emirates Iftar service has been a mainstay for over 20 years and illustrates the airline’s commitment to putting customer comfort and convenience at the heart of its service offering.…
Emirates goes triple daily on Brisbane route
Emirates will continue to expand its Australian operations later this year, with the launch of a third daily service to Brisbane.
Commencing on 1 December 2017, the new direct flight from…
Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
Emirates named Best Airline Worldwide at 2017 Business Traveller Awards
Emirates’ has received four accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2017 Awards.
At a ceremony attended by key travel industry executives, Emirates was crowned “Best Airline…
Emirates reduces US flights
Emirates has confirmed that it will cut some flights to the US next month, in the wake of reduced demand caused by stricter entry rules and security measures introduced by the Trump…
Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Emirates introduces laptop and tablet handling service for US flights
Emirates has introduced a new service to enable customers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before they board their flights to the US.
Emirates customers travelling to…
Emirates launches A380 service to Nice
Emirates has announced the launch of a daily A380 service to Nice, gateway to the French Riviera and Provence. The daily A380 service will start on 1st July 2017, just in time for the…
Emirates launches 12th US route via Athens
Emirates has launched its daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport.
Newark becomes…
Emirates to unveil new A380 onboard lounge at ITB Berlin
Emirates will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet.
The multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme includes…
Emirates opens celebrity chef restaurant at Changi Airport
The Emirates Group has partnered with celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck to open a new restaurant at Singapore's Changi Airport.
Located at Terminal 3, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck will be…
Emirates to launch flights to Cambodia
Emirates will touch down in Cambodia for the first time this summer, with the launch of services to the capital, Phnom Penh.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the new route will be operated…
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates promotes Slim Zaiane to GM
Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates has promoted Slim Zaiane to General Manager.
With 15 years of experience in luxury hospitality in Europe, working with international chains…
Emirates opens airport lounges to economy class passengers
Emirates has taken the significant step of opening its airport lounges at Dubai International Airport to all passengers, regardless of travel class.
Under the new system, economy…
Sabre helps Emirates enhance traveller experience using merchandising technology
Sabre is supporting Emirates Airline with industry-leading technology that personalises the travel experience for consumers by enabling them to easily purchase a range of customised fares.…
Emirates to launch daily service to Newark via Athens
Emirates has announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via Athens, on 12 March.
The new route complements Emirates’ existing…
Brain Waves: Hyatt’s sound fans, Emirates’ eco-blankets, and more…
Hyatt trials sleeping fans at US hotel
Hyatt has teamed up with Adaptive Sound Technologies for a new solution designed to improve its guests’ sleep quality. The Hyatt Place Nashville…
Emirates introduces daily A380 service to Sao Paulo
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
Emirates to launch daily service to Croatia
Emirates will introduce a daily flight from Dubai to Zagreb (ZAG), the capital of Croatia from June 1, 2017.
The new southeast European destination will be served by an Emirates Boeing…
Emirates A380 returns to Tokyo
Emirates will resume its Airbus A380 services to Tokyo in March 2017, increasing seat capacity on the route by 38%.
Effective 26 March, the airline will start operating the 489-seat,…
Emirates introduces new range of comforts in First and Business Class
Emirates has enhanced comfort in the air with a host of exclusive, new products introduced to its First and Business Class cabins.
Customers will travel in luxury with new additions…
Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet and product milestones
Emirates rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments.
Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark,…
Airbus postpones delivery of 12 A380s to Emirates
Airbus has said it will postpone the delivery of 12 A380 planes to Emirates over the next two years and at the same time, step up cost cuts to minimise the impact of delays.
The…
Morocco to join Emirates A380 network
Emirates will operate the first ever commercial Airbus A380 flight to Morocco and North Africa, when it takes the iconic double decker aircraft to Casablanca on 26 March 2017.
The…
Emirates Touches Down in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
Emirates has launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort…
Emirates expects busy travel week ahead of holidays
Emirates expects this week to be its busiest of 2016, as travellers head home or abroad for the holiday season. A total of 307,000 passengers are expected to pass through Emirates’…
Emirates Group releases 6th Annual Environmental Report
The Emirates Group, comprising Emirates airline and dnata, has published the sixth annual environmental report outlining the Group’s environmental performance for the financial year 2015-16.…
Emirates adds festive cheer with special offering this holiday season
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Emirates has ramped up its product offering both on board and on the ground for a superior travel experience. A new festive menu has been introduced…
Emirates connects with the design community at ‘Meet d3’
Emirates will make its design collaboration debut at the second edition of Meet d3, in addition to engaging visitors with on-ground experiences geared for all ages.
The airline will…
Emirates SkyCargo drives ahead with launch of Emirates SkyWheels
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched Emirates SkyWheels - a specialised transportation product for high-value automobiles. Through its latest offering, Emirates…
Emirates Holidays wins big at BTAs
Emirates Holidays is celebrating after winning six awards at the British Travel Awards, a record achievement for the tour operator.
Voted for by the general public, Emirates Holidays was…
The Emirates A380 blossoms at Dubai Miracle Garden
A new botanical wonder has taken root at the heart of the world’s largest natural flower garden in Dubai.
Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world’s…
Emirates crash investigation could last three years: GCAA
The investigation into the Emirates Airline crash landing at Dubai International on 3 August will take two to three years to complete, the director general of UAE General Civil Aviation…
Emirates offers LinkedIn Learning courses on ice
Emirates has partnered with LinkedIn to provide select LinkedIn Learning courses on ice, its award-winning inflight entertainment (IFE) system. Emirates is the first international airline to…
Emirates welcomes first “next-generation” A380
Emirates has taken delivery of a new type of Airbus A380 aircraft.
The "next-generation" version of the double-decker jet features a new seat configuration. The relocation of the crew…
Emirates Skywards eases ground travel with Careem deal
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline, has signed on Careem as its latest partner.
Emirates Skywards is the only frequent flyer programme to…
Emirates moves to an all Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 fleet
Emirates has retired the last Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft in its fleet from active service.
The move is in line with its vision to offer a superior passenger experience and improve…
Emirates Group profits down 64 percent
Gulf airline Emirates has taken a significant hit in the first half, with overall group revenues declining 64% year-on-year.
The airline said profits were “hit by the double impact…
Drone activity costs Emirates millions of dirhams
Flight diversions and network disruptions due to unauthorised drone activity in the airspace around Dubai International airport (DXB) cost Emirates millions of dirhams on each occasion, and…
Emirates arrives in Republic of Guinea
Emirates has resumed services between Dubai and Conakry in the Republic of Guinea today (30 October).
The four-times-weekly service via Dakar, reopens access for Guinean travellers to…
Emirates Aviation University introduces a new Executive MBA Programme
Emirates Aviation University has announced today the introduction of a new Executive MBA Programme in Aviation Management in collaboration with Coventry University in the UK. The specialised…
Emirates to fly flagship A380 to Doha
Emirates will upgrade one of its nine daily flights between Dubai and Doha to an Airbus A380 from 1 December 2016.
The Dubai-based carrier recently boosted its services to Doha with…
Emirates signs multi-million-dollar deal with Thales
Emirates has signed an agreement with Thales to equip its Boeing 777X fleet with Thales AVANT in-flight entertainment system.
The airline will work in partnership with Thales to…
Emirates completes US$11mn makeover of DXB lounge
Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport.
The US$11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete…
Emirates set to suspend Nigeria flights as currency crisis deepens
Emirates will suspend its four times weekly service between Dubai and Abuja starting 30 October.
The decision to stop flights to and from Abuja was made "after a review of the airline's…
Emirates launches Flight Time Stories as more kids travel the world
More families are travelling long-haul, with more than of children doing so before they’re four - and one in 10 children before their first birthday, according to Emirates.
Families with…
Emirates Skywards and Dubai Duty Free launch Miles redemption campaign
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme, has partnered with Dubai Duty Free, one of the leading airport retailers in the world, for instant Miles redemption at…
Jennifer Aniston makes a new friend on Emirates
Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in the Dubai-based airline’s new global digital and TV advertising…
Emirates lands A380 in Moscow and Guangzhou
Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia – on 1 October.
Moscow and Guangzhou join more than 40 Emirates A380 destination…
WTM to feature keynote interviews with Emirates, Finnair presidents
The President of Emirates, a seasoned industry veteran, and his Finnair counterpart – a relative newcomer to the airline industry – will be the keynote aviation interviews at World Travel…
Tourism Ireland and Emirates launch UAE sales mission
Tourism Ireland, CEO, Niall Gibbons made a special visit to Dubai this week to open the Emirates Airline and Tourism Ireland Sales Mission at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Dubai. The mission is…
Emirates A380 touches down in Amman
Emirates’ award-winning A380 touched down at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) on Sunday as the airline bought its popular aircraft into Jordan for a one-off service.
The…
Italian lawyer to sue Emirates over obese passenger gripe
An Italian lawyer is reportedly suing Emirates after having to "suffer" a nine-hour flight sat next to an obese man.
Giorgio Destro, a lawyer from Padua in northern Italy, is demanding…
Emirates carries record numbers to Newcastle
Emirates flew a record number of passengers from Dubai to the UK’s Newcastle International Airport in August.
The route, hailed as a game changer for the North East when it was launched…
Emirates revamps corporate loyalty programme
Emirates has revamped its corporate loyalty programme, Emirates Business Rewards, to provide greater value and added features for customers. The new programme has been simplified and made…
Emirates SkyCargo unveils new purpose-built pharma facility
Emirates SkyPharma, Emirates SkyCargo’s new purpose-built facility dedicated exclusively to the timely and secure transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments at Dubai…
Emirates on track for record year at Manchester Airport
Emirates has revealed the ongoing demand for its Manchester to Dubai route, reporting a 9.5% annual growth on 2015. 610,000 passengers have flown between the two cities this year, and…
Emirates introduces new flavours of Japan
Emirates has unveiled an exciting new Japanese menu for First Class and Business Class customers on flights between Dubai and Haneda, Narita, and Kansai airports in Japan. Emirates’ catering…
Emirates crash pilot tried to abort landing: preliminary report
The pilot of the Emirates plane that crashed in Dubai last month aborted the landing after an initial touchdown in strong gusts, but the aircraft hit the runway as its landing gear was…
Emirates to snub third parties with new digital retailing platform
Current GDS systems are “not fit for purpose” and some intermediaries are “parasites”, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark told delegates at the Aviation Festival in London last week. …
Emirates to re-think business model
Emirates is looking to boost its ancillary revenues and is seriously considering introducing a premium economy class on its aircraft, president Tim Clark said last week.
The carrier…
Emirates makes key appointments
EMIRATES has made several key management movements across its commercial operations team in the Middle East. The rotations will help further strengthen the airline’s commercial footing…
Emirates Holidays launches Eid Al Adha offers
Emirates Holidays has launched its Eid Al Adha offers with a focus on Europe, Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Emirates’ latest gateway Hanoi, Vietnam to Europe’s cultural capitals and island…
Emirates to operate first A380 to Amman
Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Amman on 25 September, marking 30 years of commitment to Jordan.
The airline’s flagship double-decker, which has the ability to…
Emirates praised for passenger compensation strategy post EK521
The survivors of the Emirates flight EK521 accident have praised the airline for its pledge to pay $7,000 compensation per passenger.
They have also lauded the airline for its prompt…
Emirates boosts Doha services
Emirates will boost its services to Doha with two additional daily flights, taking the airline’s total operations to nine daily services, effective from 30 October 2016.
Emirates…
Emirates reports record year for Glasgow service
Emirates carried a record number of passengers to Glasgow during the financial year ending in March 2016.
The airline flew 410,000 passengers between Dubai and Scotland’s largest city,…
Emirates adds Southeast Asian double
Emirates has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of a new service to two cities: Yangon and Hanoi.
The new daily kicked off this month, operating from Dubai to Yangon,…
Emirates flies A380 to Guangzhou
Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Dubai-Guangzhou route.
Effective 1 October 2016, Guangzhou will become the third city in mainland…
Emirates boosts Manchester capacity with A380 commitment
Emirates has announced an 11% capacity increase to Manchester with the deployment of a third daily A380 on the route.
As of 1st January, the replacement of the Boeing 777-300ER will…
Travelport renews content and IT agreements with Emirates
Travelport has renewed its global full content and IT agreements with Emirates.
The strengthened partnership will see Emirates offer Travelport-connected agencies in 180 countries with…
Emirates to resume flights to Conakry
Emirates will resume flights to Conakry, the capital of Guinea, from 30 October.
The flight to Conakry will be linked to Emirates’ four times weekly service between Dubai and Dakar, and…
Emirates B777 crash lands in Dubai
An Emirates Airline Boeing 777 travelling from the Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram with 282 passengers and 18 crew onboard has crash landed in Dubai.
Flight EK521 reportedly made…
Emirates aircraft fly 432 million kilometres in six months
Emirates aircraft have travelled more than 432 million kilometres since January 2016, the equivalent of traversing the globe more than 10,700 times.
A typical week sees the airline…
Emirates to fly A380 to Johannesburg
tes will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Johannesburg next year, as it upgrades one of its four daily flights to the South African city.
Effective 1 February 2017, flights EK761…
Emirates partners with Boeing for flight academy
Emirates Flight Training Academy, the new flight training facility developed by Emirates airline to respond to the industry’s growing need for pilots, has signed an agreement with Boeing…
Emirates invests heavily in “world-class wine”
Emirates is investing heavily in its wine programme.
In 2015 alone the airline purchased a record of more than 13 million bottles of wine worth US $140 million, double the amount…
Emirates ID cards can be used at DXB T3
Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has announced that the Emirates Identity cards can now be used at e-gates at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal…
Emirates boost capacity to Milan with second daily A380
Emirates has unveiled plans to increase capacity on the Dubai-Milan route with the deployment of a second daily A380.
The migration from a Boeing 777-300ER to the iconic double…
Emirates receives inaugural network strategy award
Emirates Airline has been awarded the inaugural Network Strategy award, at The Airline Strategy Awards run by the established air transport industry news and analysis provider Flight Airline…
Emirates- sponsored ‘Stars on Board’ dazzles thousands of Arab fans
Emirates has connected thousands of Arab fans from around the world with their idol stars at the 2016 ‘Stars on Board’, which took place onboard the Norwegian JADE cruise ship. …
Emirates introduces interactive amenity kits
Emirates has launched the world’s first interactive amenity kit in Economy Class, using augmented reality (AR) technology to unlock immersive content on mobile devices.
The kit bags come…
Emirates tops UAE brand rankings
Emirates is the most positively perceived brand in the UAE yet again according to the 2016 Mid-Year BestBrand Rankings - released this week by global market research company YouGov.
The…
Al Qasba’s Eye of The Emirates Wheel gets a revamp
Sharjah’s most popular attraction, Eye of the Emirates Wheel, is set to undergo major maintenance as operator, Al Qasba, looks to maintain the quality of its attractions.
The iconic…
Boeing looks to Emirates to buy new super jumbo
Emirates is one of an elite group of airlines being courted by Boeing over a new 777 model poised to rival the A380, it is believed.
The US aircraft manufacturer has been quietly working…
Emirates makes twin touch-downs in LA and Vienna
Emirates marked twin touch-down history on Friday with A380 services to Los Angeles and Vienna.
The airline launched its second daily A380 service from Dubai International (DXB) to Los…
Emirates celebrates 25 years at Heathrow
Emirates has celebrated its 25th anniversary at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Since 1991, the airline has carried more than 20 million passengers between Dubai and the London…
Emirates enhances services to Senegal
Emirates recently announced its intent to boost its service between Dubai and Dakar.
The route is currently operated by an Airbus A340-300 and will be replaced with a Boeing 777-300ER…
Emirates deploys A380 on longest route
Emirates has unveiled plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its longest route, Dubai-Auckland.
The airline first launched the non-stop New Zealand service on 1 March…
Vienna welcomes Emirates’ 80th A380
Vienna Airport recently welcomed Emirates’ milestone 80th A380 aircraft which flew in direct from the Airbus production facility in Hamburg.
The invite-only event witnessed attendance…
Emirates promises shorter flight times to Melbourne from the UK
Passengers travelling to Melbourne, Australia from the UK will now have another direct flight option with Emirates announcing that flights EK408 and EK409 will begin operating as nonstop…
Emirates offers 360-video tour of A380 flight deck
Emirates recently released the first 360-video tour of the A380 cockpit.
Captain Thomas Ziarno from New Zealand and first officer Abdulrahman Mohamed Al Busaeedi from UAE offer a…
Emirates de-links KL from Melbourne
Emirates will cease operating its Dubai-Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service later this year, as it opts to cut out the Malaysian capital and fly direct to Australia.
The re-routing, which…
Emirates teams up with Ritz Carlton Dubai
In a bid to encourage more stays in Dubai, Emirates has launched a special offer aimed at customers travelling to Dubai this July and August.
Passengers booking directly with Emirates…
Emirates to deploy A380 on Moscow route
Emirates recently announced its intent to upgrade one of the two daily flights on its Dubai-Moscow route to an A380-800. This will commence from 1 December 2016.
Since the airline…
Emirates to promote Thai tourism
Emirates has signed a new agreement with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that will see the carrier promote travel to the kingdom to its passengers, and potentially add more Thai…
Emirates repays two bonds
Emirates Airline has repaid a bullet bond in full for value of US$ one billion (AED 3.673 bn).
The US$ one billion bullet bond was raised in 2011 to address Emirates’ working capital…
Emirates doubles live sport content
Emirates will add a second sports channel to its live in-flight TV service this month, enabling passengers to watch major events such as Euro 2016 and the Olympic Games in Rio.
Now…
DCA, DANS and Emirates Aviation University come together
In a recent development, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCA), Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) and Emirates Aviation University (EAU) have signed a memorandum of understanding…
Emirates along with DED launches ‘My Emirates Pass’
In a recent development, Emirates has joined with the Department of Economic Development to launch the - My Emirates Pass – this summer.
Passengers flying on the airline to or through…
Emirates showcase at ILA Berlin Air Show 2016
Emirates will be participating in the ILA Berlin Show 2016 with the showcase of its Airbus A380.
The largest aircraft will be on display and the only A380 displayed at Berlin…
Emirates inks tourism development MoU with Jordan
In a recent development, Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB).
The MoU aims to utilize the airline’s global network to further…
Iftar service from Emirates
Emirates is bringing back its Iftar service for customers travelling during Ramadan.
The special boxes have been re-designed and will be available across all cabin classes on select…
Emirates opens a new lounge in South Africa
Emirates’ recently unveiled its new two-level premium lounge at the Cape Town International Airport in South Africa.
All Emirates first class and business class customers, as well as…
Emirates celebrates Mesut Özil visit to Dubai
Kids at Arsenal Soccer Schools Dubai (ASSD) recently were entertained when Arsenal superstar Mesut Özil dropped in for a special lesson on how to ‘Play the Arsenal Way’.
The Arsenal…
Emirates adds more capacity to Tunisia
Emirates recently announced its intent to increase capacity on its Tunisian service with the introduction of a larger Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The new deployment will commence from 2…
Emirates adds seventh daily flight to Bangkok
Emirates will continue to increase capacity to Thailand this summer, with the launch of its seventh daily flight to Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the new service will depart…
Emirates launches Visa Checkout
Emirates Airline recently launched the Visa Checkout - the online checkout service by Visa.
This new facility will allow passengers to pay with their cards online and on any device.…
Celebrations for Emirates Aviation University
Emirates Aviation University recently celebrated its 25th graduation ceremony recognising more than 250 students.
Counting this year’s number of students, the university will have…
Mixed bag financial performance for Emirates Group
The Emirates Group has seen a mixed bag of financial results.
The Group posted an AED 8.2 billion (US$ 2.2 billion) profit for the financial year ending 31 March 2016, up 50% from…
Emirates commits A380 to Prague route
Emirates has commenced A380 flights to Prague, becoming the first and only airline to operate a superjumbo service to the Czech capital.
The Prague-Dubai route was launched on 1 July 2010…
Emirates opens up China’s Midwest with new flights
Emirates' Chinese expansion strategy took a significant step forward on Tuesday with the launch of the airline’s first flights to two destinations: Yinchuan and Zhengzhou.
Linking Dubai…
Emirates’ A380 touches down in Taiwan
Emirates has launched two new routes using its Airbus A380 aircraft, including its first superjumbo service to Taiwan.
The inaugural A380 flight from Dubai to Taipei landed at Taoyuan…
Emirates launches two new A380 routes
Emirates recently announced its intent to launch service of its A380 aircraft to two new destinations - Taipei and Prague.
This makes the airline the first and only one to operate an…
Emirates renews support for Mauritius and Seychelles tourism industry
In a recent announcement, Emirates has renewed its support to jointly promote tourism in Mauritius and the Seychelles.
This is being done by extending individual global marketing…
Emirates rolls out its NDC compliant API
Emirates has launched its own online Application Programme Interface (API) to encourage stronger B2B partnerships.
The airline’s online B2B API is a direct connect solution which…
Emirates debuts FA Cup A380 livery
Emirates has unveiled its Emirates FA Cup-themed A380 superjumbo.
For its maiden voyage, the specially decked out Emirates FA Cup A380 flew to London Heathrow from Dubai, operating…
Emirates reports seven million pax from the region in 2015
Recent analysis by Emirates for the year 2015 reported that the airline carried over seven million passengers travelled to and from the GCC, Middle East and North Africa.
The airline…
Emirates orders more A380s
Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for two additional A380 aircraft.
The Dubai-based airline already operates the world’s largest fleet of A380s, with 75 in service and a…
Anniversary celebrations for Emirates in Sri Lanka
Emirates is celebrating three decades of service connecting Sri Lanka.
On 1 April 1986, an Emirates Boeing 727-200 Flight EK800 departed Dubai International Airport touching down in…
Emirates adds 15 Malaysian destinations
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Malaysia following the expansion of its partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
The two carriers embarked on a new codeshare partnership…
Jumeirah Emirates Towers showcases ‘The Americas’
Jumeirah Emirates Towers will celebrate the gastronomic diversity of the Americas during a cross-continental culinary tour.
This is being conducted across three of the five-star…
Emirates extends global partnership with New York Cosmos
In a recent announcement, Emirates signed a new multi-year global partnership deal with the North American Soccer League (NASL) reigning champions, New York Cosmos.
The airline will…
Emirates adds 10th daily London flight
Emirates has revealed plans to launch its 10th daily flight to London.
Commencing on 1 October 2016, the new service will become Emirates' fourth daily service between Dubai and…
Emirates boosts Philippine links with new Cebu and Clark flights
Emirates has tripled its network of destinations in the Philippines with the launch of flights to Cebu and Clark.
The new triangular service took off for the first time on Wednesday 30…
Emirates celebrates Cebu and Clark touch down
Emirates recently launched its Dubai-Cebu-Clark-Dubai circular service in the Philippines.
A senior delegation were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers who had…
Emirates A380 touches down in Birmingham
Emirates launched its A380 service to Birmingham Airport over the Easter weekend, replacing an existing Boeing 777 on the daily EK39/40 flight.
Emirates will now offer three daily flights…
Emirates extends online check-in
In light of enhancing passenger experience, Emirates has extended its online check-in to 48 hours before departure, from 24 hours, effective immediately.
Customers around the world…
Emirates boosts capacity on Birmingham route
Emirates has announced its intent to deploy its A380 aircraft on the Birmingham route.
The airline has been serving Birmingham for well over a decade, with its first daily service…
Emirates looks forward to a busy spring break
The upcoming weekend for Emirates is expected to be packed with high passenger traffic.
Starting 23 March 2016, over 115,000 travellers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3,…
Emirates to promote tourism to China’s Ningxia region
Ahead of the launch of its first direct flights to China's Ningxia region, Emirates has signed a new agreement to promote tourism to the area.
The Dubai-based airline will commence a new…
Emirates services Vienna with first scheduled A380
Emirates recently announced its intent to deploy an A380 on the Vienna route.
The airline will operate two scheduled daily flights into Vienna International Airport with the iconic…
Emirates to fly A380 to Vienna
Emirates will upgrade its Dubai-Vienna service this summer with the launch of Airbus A380 flights to the Austrian capital.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, one of Emirates' two daily…
Sheraton Dubai Mall of the Emirates goes green
The Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates hotel is celebrating a year of success in sustainable practice.
Over the last two years, Sheraton Dubai, Mall of the Emirates has been…
Emirates boosts capacity to Istanbul
Emirates recently announced its intent to deploy a Boeing 777-300 aircraft effective 27 March on the Istanbul route.
This is post the launch of its daily service to Istanbul’s Sabiha…
ITB to witness the launch of Emirates new business class
Emirates recently announced its intent to unveil its new business class seat for its Boeing 777 aircraft at ITB Berlin.
The new seat is set to make its commercial debut on Emirates’…
Emirates postpones Panama City launch
Emirates recently announced its intent to postpone the launch of its services to Panama City.
The postponement has been cited based on global economic conditions and market demand.…
Emirates launches Dubai-Auckland – the world’s longest air route
Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route.
The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…
Emirates promotes new Philippine routes to the trade
Emirates has teamed up with the Philippine Tourism Board to educate the travel trade about its new flights to Clark and Cebu.
Scheduled to commence on 30 March, the new triangular route…
Malaysia Airlines embarks on new era with Emirates
Malaysia Airlines has turned over a new page in its history with the launch of a major codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Through an extensive codeshare agreement, the Kuala…
Emirates to fly direct to Myanmar
Emirates will launch its first ever flights to Myanmar this summer.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will add two new Southeast Asian destinations to its route map, with the…
Emirates reveals new routes for Vietnam
Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar and Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam, starting 3 August, 2016.
The route will offer a new flight option to passengers…
Emirates boasts ‘clever technology’ in reducing flight times
Emirates had revealed its flight time saving techniques as it embarks on the first non-stop service between Auckland and Dubai, one of the longest air routes in the world by distance.…
Emirates launches new golf tournament with ATPI
ATPI Group and Emirates have launched a new golf tournament, the ATPI Emirates Global Golf Challenge.
Open by invitation to clients of the ATPI Group, the ATPI Emirates Global Golf…
Emirates’ home run with Los Angeles Dodgers sponsorship
Emirates will be the Official Airline Sponsor of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the carrier has revealed.
The new deal marks the airline’s entry into the world of baseball, a sport with deep…
Emirates celebrates its top talent
The Emirates Group has awarded 35 employees for going above and beyond the call of duty.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates…
Emirates A380 lands in Washington, D.C.
Emirates has upgraded its Dubai - Washington D.C. service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380 on the route.
Replacing the existing Boeing 777-300ER used on this route,…
Emirates retains world’s most valuable airline brand title
Emirates has retained the title of the world’s most valuable airline brand, according to the 2016 Brand Finance Global 500 report.
The airline’s brand value grew 17% over last year to…
Emirates adds extra daily flight to Colombo
Emirates has announced plans to launch an additional daily service between Dubai and Colombo.
Effective 1 August 2016, the airline will operate five daily flights to the Sri Lankan…
Emirates to fly direct to New Zealand
Emirates has unveiled plans to launch its first ever non-stop flights to New Zealand.
The new direct services between Dubai and Auckland will commence on 1 March 2016, providing…
Emirates, Boeing launch ‘View from Above’
Emirates has recently partnered with Boeing to sponsor ‘View from Above’.
This is one of the largest aerial filming projects ever conducted using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…
Emirates A380 welcomes over 8,000 visitors at BIAS 2016
The Emirates A380 welcomed nearly 8,000 visitors in two days at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2016.
The two-class configured version was on display and open to both trade…
Emirates to showcase its two-class A380 to BIA
Emirates announced its decision to showcase its two-class configured A380 at the fourth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA).
This is the first time that the two-class…
Emirates showcases Hatty Pedder exclusive merchandise collection
Hatty Pedder, best known for her whimsical interpretations of cities and their cultures around the world, has recently collaborated with Emirates on an exclusive collection of apparel,…
Emirates to go double-daily to Geneva
Emirates has announced it will add a second daily service to its Geneva route starting 1 June.
The flight will double capacity on the route and represents an overall increase in…
Emirates to add second A380 flight to Perth
Emirates will commence a second daily Airbus A380 service to Perth on 1 August.
The 519-seat, three-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that currently operates flights…
Emirates upgauges services to Zambia and Zimbabwe
Emirates recently announced its intent to increase capacity on its Zambia and Zimbabwe route with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from 1 February 2016.
The Boeing…
Emirates boosts its services to Athens
Emirates recently unveiled plans to boost capacity to Athens with addition of a second daily flight.
The new service will commence from 1 March 2016. The addition of a second daily…
Emirates expands Switzerland operation
Emirates recently announced expansion of its operation in Switzerland with addition of a second daily service to Geneva.
The new service will commence effectively from 1 June 2016.…
Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC
Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month.
Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…
Emirates boosts LA network
Emirates recently announced its decision to launch a second daily service from Dubai International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport on 1 July 2016.
The second Los Angeles…
Emirates adds second daily A380 flight to LAX
Emirates will launch a second daily service to Los Angeles on 1 July 2016, using its 491-seat, three-class Airbus A380 aircraft.
The new service, flight EK217, will depart Dubai every…
Emirates boosts its services to the Philippines
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to launch a daily circular service from Dubai to Cebu (CEB) and Clark (CRK) in the Philippines.
The new service will commence…
Check-In: Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, Dubai
Visitors to Dubai are spoiled for choice when it comes to luxury hotels. The city is home to the biggest hotel names in the business, offering flagship properties and resorts that are truly…
Emirates reports 51.3 million passengers in 2015
Emirates recently announced key achievements in 2015.
Since January 2015, the airline has carried over 51.3 million passengers, which represented nine percent more passengers during…
Emirates strengthens ties with Latin American countries
Emirates airline’s senior executives hosted a high level delegation from Central and Latin American countries on an official visit to Dubai. This was part of a one-day commercial summit.…
Emirates to fly A380 to Taipei
Emirates has revealed that it will launch the first scheduled Airbus A380 flights to Taipei next year.
Commencing on 1 May 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its existing…
Emirates adds more A380 routes in 2016
Emirates announced its intent to add more A380 to new destinations across its network in 2016.
Some of the destinations include Birmingham, Prague and Taipei. The Emirates’ daily…
Emirates to fly high-capacity A380 to Birmingham
Emirates will start flying its new two-class Airbus A380 aircraft to Birmingham next year.
Commencing on 27 March 2016, the double-decker jet will be deployed on the EK39/40 service…
Emirates celebrates Istanbul launch
Emirates touched down at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport celebrating launch of the airline’s second gateway in Istanbul.
With the launch of daily flights to Sabiha Gökçen, Emirates has…
Emirates boosts services to Egypt
Emirates recently announced its decision to add three new weekly flights between Dubai and Cairo.
The new service will commence from 1 January 2016 and supplement the current twice…
Face-to-face: Grant Ruddiman, GM of Kempinski Mall of the Emirates
Every year up to 10,000 new hotel rooms open in Dubai, most of which are positioned in the luxury sector for which this popular Middle East destination is renowned.
With the likes of…
Emirates to launch flights to China’s remote Ningxia region
Emirates has revealed plans to launch flights to the remote Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of northwest China.
On 3 May 2016, the airline will commence four weekly flights between…
Emirates strengthens partnership with Real Madrid
Emirates recently unveiled a huge Real Madrid decal on one of the airline’s A380 aircraft.
Touching down in Madrid, the Emirates A380 has been emblazoned with the image of Real Madrid…
Emirates adds new service to Riyadh
In a bid to expand its market in the Kingdom, Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with addition of a third daily flight.
The new service will commence from 15 December 2015.…
Emirates Skywards unveils new card designs
Emirates Skywards recently unveiled new designs for its membership cards in 2016.
Each of the four cards features designs from aspiring artists around the world, and depict the top…
New look Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates opens for business
Majid Al Futtaim recently unveiled the refurbished Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates following an AED 368 million renovation project. The renovation works kicked off in January 2012.…
Emirates reveals 2016 fleet retirement schedule
Emirates has announced its fleet plans for 2016.
In total, the airline will retire 26 aircraft, including 12 A330-300s, four A340-300s, one A340-500, six Boeing 777-200ERs, two Boeing…
Emirates commits A380 to Copenhagen route
Gulf airline Emirates has expanded its network of destinations served by its A380 aircraft with the launch of the first A380 service to Copenhagen, Denmark.
Copenhagen is…
Malaysia Airlines routes traffic through Dubai with Emirates deal
Malaysia Airlines has formed a new partnership with Emirates that will see it drive more global traffic through Dubai International Airport.
The comprehensive codeshare agreement,…
Emirates rolls out Arabic mobile site
In a bid to cater to local requirements, Emirates announced its intent to launch an Arabic version of its mobile site.
The site will offer flight booking, check-in online, change or…
Emirates states economic case for Indian expansion
Emirates contributes more than US$848 million annually to India’s GDP, supports in excess of 86,000 Indian jobs and generates almost US$1.7 billion in foreign exchange earnings, a new…
Emirates boosts capacity to Jeddah
Emirates recently announced its intent to add four additional flights per week to Jeddah. The new flights will commence from 14 December 2015.
The increased frequency will now offer…
Emirates gets set DP World championship
Emirates is concluding another successful year as the official airline of the European Tour and with the DP World Championship just getting underway in Dubai.
The airline is again…
Emirates enhances in-flight entertainment
Emirates has started to roll out a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, offering passengers larger screens and a greater amount of content.
Currently being introduced on the…
Emirates’ new IFE system destined for UK routes
Emirates has introduced its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, which offers the widest screen available in first class and larger screens in economy class.
The new…
Mundo opens at Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Jumeirah Emirates Towers recently unveiled a new interactive global dining concept – Mundo.
The venue offers signature cuisine from around the world. The lobby-level restaurant offers…
Emirates adds a second Turkish service
Emirates recently announced its plans for a second gateway in Istanbul with launch of a daily service to Sabiha Gokcen Airport.
The new service will begin from 15 December 2015 and…
Emirates A380, Jetman Dubai take off on formation flight
Emirates A380 and Jetman Dubai duo recently took to the skies of Dubai for an extraordinary formation flight.
The formations were conducted over Palm Jumeirah and Burj Khalifa in the…
Emirates A380 showcase at Dubai Airshow
Emirates will for the first time unveil its first two-class configured A380 at the Dubai Airshow.
The aircraft on display is Emirates’ 68th A380 in its fleet and was delivered…
Emirates profits surge 65% in first half
Emirates Airline achieved a sharp rise in profits in the first half of its financial year.
Releasing its six-month results on Thursday, the Dubai-based carrier posted a net profit of…
Emirates Flight training academy expands its fleet
Emirates Flight Training Academy has recently signed an agreement with Cirrus Aircraft and Embraer to order 27 new aircraft.
The academy is placing the order to address its growing…
Emirates A380s join campaign against illegal wildlife trade
In a bid to support the campaign against illegal trafficking of wildlife, two Emirates A380 jets took to the skies this week with a special livery.
The aircraft showcased the new paint…
Emirates to connect Bologna
Emirates recently launched its fourth Italian gateway – Bologna - following the arrival of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER.
“As the only wide-bodied aircraft to operate from Bologna,…
Emirates celebrates 25 years flying to Manchester
Gulf airline Emirates this week celebrates its 25th anniversary flying to Manchester Airport.
In the last 25 years, the airline revealed it has carried more than eight…
Emirates launches scientific initiative with Oxford University
Emirates has launched a data science lab in a five-year partnership with Oxford University.
Employing a team of world-class scientists, engineers, social scientists and domain experts…
Emirates code-shares with Alaska Airlines
Emirates recently announced a new codeshare and lounge agreement with Alaska Airlines (AS).
Pending governmental approval, the airline will begin marketing up to 300 daily Alaska…
SPG, Emirates NBD launch hospitality card
The Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) has recently partnered with Emirates NBD to launch the ‘Emirates NBD Starwood Preferred Guest World MasterCard’.
The card will offer UAE consumers…
Emirates kicks off Enterprise-wide transformation strategy
Emirates Group recently unveiled plans to undertake an enterprise-wide transformation initiative.
This new development is aimed at placing data at the heart of the organization,…
Emirates’ enhances its social media service
In a recent development, Emirates has extended its social media customer service to provide 24-hour support, seven days a week.
The airline will also expand its language offering to…
Emirates forays into virtual training programmes
In a bid to carve a new niche, Emirates recently appointed Cubic Global Defense to develop a virtual, game-based training programme.
This new programme will be available for its cabin…
Revamped amenity kits for Emirates
Passengers travelling on first and business class in Emirates will receive a new set of amenity kits.
The bags have been designed in close collaboration with Bvlgari. The Emirates…
Emirates launch its ‘Icon collection’
In a recent development, the Emirates’ official store unveiled a new apparel, home and travel collection in collaboration with Hatty Pedder.
‘The Icon Collection’ by Emirates official…
Emirates rolls out photography initiative
Emirates in collaboration with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature recently launched its first competition focused on photography and creative writing.
Aptly titled ‘Capture 380’…
Emirates unveils its new TVC with Jennifer Aniston
Emirates recently unveiled its new television commercial (TVC) with Jennifer Aniston.
This is the first time the airline has collaborated with an international star in a global…
EmiratesGBC addresses challenges on ‘greening’ in hospitality
In a bid to promote environmental sustainability in the hospitality industry, Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) hosted a seminar on ‘Green Hospitality: Making Change Happen’…
Emirates goes double daily to Boston
Emirates launched its second daily flight to Boston on 1 October 2015.
The new outbound service, flight EK239, will now depart Dubai every day at 0320 and arrive at Boston's Logan…
Emirates Foundation, Etihad Airways join forces
Emirates Foundation and Etihad Airways recently announced an agreement to support UAE youth development.
A three-year agreement was signed by Clare Woodcraft-Scott, CEO of Emirates…
Emirates prepares for Eid rush
Emirates is expecting more than 300,000 passengers to travel out of the UAE in September and the upcoming Eid Al Adha period.
Over 76,000 customers traveled on 18 September with…
Emirates boosts frequencies to Phuket
In a bid to strengthen its position in the Thailand market, Emirates has announced its intent to add additional services between Dubai and Phuket.
The new addition will mean the…
Emirates boosts Algiers route
Emirates has recently announced its intent to add a new aircraft on the Algiers route.
The airline, effective 1 October 2015 will switch from its Airbus A340-300 currently operating…
Emirates boost capacity to St Petersburg
In a bid to increase its presence across Russia, Emirates announced its intent to upgrade the aircraft servicing St Petersburg route.
The route will now be served with a Boeing…
Emirates sets record: four new aircraft in one day
Emirates has set a new aviation record by welcoming four new wide-body aircraft in the same day.
The fast-expanding airline celebrated a bumper delivery that included three Boeing…
Emirates launches daily service to Orlando
Emirates recently launched its 10th destination in the United States with start of daily nonstop passenger service. A VIP delegation were aboard the inaugural flight.
“Our new daily…
Emirates connects Mashhad
In a recent announcement, Emirates inaugural aircraft touched down in Mashhad. This will be a second passenger gateway into Tehran.
Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, divisional senior vice…
Emirates launches Apple Pay for UK customers
Gulf carrier Emirates is now offering customers in the UK access to Apple’s new Apple Pay mobile payment service.
The new payment option sees Emirates become the first global…
Emirates partners with MCI Group
In an effort to expand its awareness in the events arena, Emirates has recently partnered with MCI.
The airline has become the official airline of its large and international events.…
Emirates forges partnership with meetings specialist
Gulf airline Emirates and meetings specialist MCI have announced a global alliance, which will see Emirates becoming the official airline of its large and international events.
MCI in…
Emirates adds another A380 to Frankfurt
Emirates recently announced the launch of a second daily A380 service to Frankfurt, adding 1,155 seats a week on the route, with 280 in first and business class.
The new flight will…
Emirates to resume Baghdad flights
Emirates has recently announced its intent to recommence passenger flights to Baghdad from 17 September 2015. The airline suspended operations in January of this year.
The airline…
Emirates Aviation Experience reopens after ‘significant’ upgrade
Emirates Airline’s London-based attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience, has reopened its doors to visitors following a significant upgrade of its exhibition and flight simulator…
Emirates adds more flights to Phuket
Emirates will increase its capacity to Phuket later this year, with the launch of four new weekly flights.
Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new flights will boost the capacity of…
Emirates partners with Arabian Gulf League
Emirates has recently partnered with the Arabian Gulf League in a three-year, AED 25 million agreement.
The agreement will see the airline as the official partner and airline of the…
Emirates to launch world’s longest flight
Emirates has unveiled plans to launch services to Panama City, which will become the longest non-stop commercial flight in the world.
Commencing on 1 February 2016, the new route will…
Emirates reports boost in UK pax for July
In a recent development, Emirates reported its busiest July on record in the UK, with 208,000 passengers departing from its six gateways: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester,…
Emirates reports busiest month on record in the UK
Gulf carrier Emirates has reported its busiest July on record in the UK, with 208,000 passengers departing from its six UK gateways: London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham,…
Emirates expands A380 services to Asia Pacific
Emirates will expand its Airbus A380 services in the Asia Pacific region next year, with the addition of a second daily flight to Singapore and its sixth A380 service to Australia.…
Emirates boosts its London capacity
In a recent development, Emirates’ eight daily flights to London will all be served by the A380s from 1 January 2016.
Combined with the airline’s double daily A380 services to…
Emirates to deploy A380 on all eight London flights
All eight of Emirates' daily flights to London will be operated by Airbus A380 aircraft from 1 January 2016.
The Dubai-based carrier will start using the double-decker jet on its…
Emirates expands Asian connectivity with Bangkok Airways
Emirates has significantly expanded its network in Southeast Asia with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the agreement, Emirates' international passengers…
Emirates boosts its Birmingham service
Emirates has recently commenced its third daily service to Birmingham.
With the addition of the third daily service from Birmingham, the airline now operates 119 non-stop flights per…
Emirates showcases the Americas with Emirates’ Pass
Emirates in a bid to offer better convenience to its US-bound passengers has launched a new initiative.
The airline has launched the Americas Pass wherein passengers can explore…
Emirates announces services to Mashhad
Emirates has announced the launch of a new service to Mashhad in Iran.
The new service will commence from 1 September 2015. This will make it the second gateway into the country. The…
Emirates offers special Americas flight deals
Gulf carrier Emirates has launched its Americas Pass, which entitles passengers access to fares starting at $99 for domestic flights taken in the US, Latin America or Canada.
With one…
Emirates celebrates its Spain service
Emirates’ recently announced its intent to launch a daily A380 flight to Madrid. This is the airline’s 35th international A380 destination on its network.
The addition of the…
Emirates parts with last Boeing 777-200
In a recent development, Emirates has announced its intent to pursue an aggressive fleet renewal programme.
This would mean operating an aircraft with an average age of less than 75…
Emirates adds fourth daily A380 flight to Bangkok
Emirates will launch its fourth daily Airbus A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok on 1 December 2015.
The new two-class A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Emirates…
Emirates adds more capacity for Bangkok
In a recent development, Emirates announced its intent to add a fourth daily A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok. This new service will be introduced from 1 December 2015.
The new…
Emirates boosts services to Lisbon
In light of growing demand, Emirates has announced its intent to start operating a second daily service to Lisbon from 1 January 2016.
The airline has witnessed positive growth since…
Emirates to launch flights to Mali
Emirates recently announced its intent to connect to Bamako, the capital of Mali. The new route will commence from 25 October 2015.
Once services commence, it will become Emirates’…
Emirates Air Line launches family competition
To coincide with the end of the school term, Emirates Air Line in London has teamed up with construction toy company K’NEX to host a new summer family challenge.
Parents and…
Emirates rolls out exclusive Champagne
In a recent development, luxury will be at its peak as Emirates’ has announced its intent to serve the recently released Dom Pérignon Vintage 2005, and the Dom Pérignon Vintage Rosé 2003…
Emirates adds more capacity for Eid rush
In light of the festive week, Emirates added more capacity on its Bahrain and Qatar routes.
The airline deployed its Airbus A380 to Bahrain International Airport and Hamad…
Emirates deploys one-off A380 to Taiwan
Emirates recently announced its intent to operate a one-off service its Airbus A380 aircraft to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
A ceremony witnessed the attendance of Fan…
Emirates to resume Erbil service
Emirates recently announced its intent to restart passenger flights to Erbil. The plan wold be effective from 15 August 2015.
The airline’s four weekly flights to Erbil will operate…
Emirates reveals first Arsenal-branded aircraft
Emirates has unveiled its first plane to feature Arsenal branding as part of its role as the London football club’s official sponsor.
The chartered aircraft is being used to ferry…
Emirates flies Arsenal to Singapore on special plane
Emirates has unveiled a new special aircraft livery to transport the Arsenal football team to Asia.
The London club flew to Singapore this week for its summer tour, which includes two…
Emirates boosts its Seattle service
Emirates recently announced its intent to launch a second daily service from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
The new service, EK227 is…
Emirates adds an A380 to Dusseldorf
Emirates recently added an A380 aircraft to its Dusseldorf route.
Subsequently, the airline also celebrated its five year anniversary in Prague with a special one-off A380 service.…
Emirates upgrades airport shuttle buses
In a bid to enhance its customer’s convenience, Emirates’ has introduced new transfer shuttles.
The complimentary bus service for economy class customers that operates between Dubai…
Busy weekend for Emirates
This upcoming weekend, Emirates expects higher than normal passenger traffic on its flights as travellers head home for summer holidays.
The airline expects over 62,000 travellers to…
Emirates debuts ‘hold my fare’ service
Emirates has launched a new service that will enable customers to book and lock in fares while they simultaneously plan their travel itineraries for their business trips, family holidays or…
Emirates inks an MoU with ENDP
In a bid to enhance its ntaionalisation policy, Emirates Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP).
The aim is to recruit…
Emirates ramps up for Ramadan
The fast-approaching Holy Month will witness Emirates stepping up its Ramadan offerings to passengers and flight offerings for Umrah.
The airline will operate 42 additional flights,…
Emirates to expand Pakistan services
Gulf airline Emirates will launch services to Multan, Pakistan, on 1 August.
Multan, Pakistan’s fifth largest city by population and one of the world’s oldest cities, will be served by…
Emirates support MILT Congress
In a bid to boost its focus on MICE, Emirates airline has announced its intent to support the 3rd annual MICE India and Luxury Travel Congress.
The event is scheduled to take place in…
Emirates opens Japan lounge
Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport.
The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…
Emirates signs codeshare deal with Flybe
Emirates has signed a new codeshare agreement with Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline.
The new agreement will see Emirates’ code added to 25 Flybe routes across…
Emirates launch new services to Multan
Emirates recently announced its decision to connect to launch services to Multan in Pakistan effective 1 August 2015.
The new service will commence with four weekly flights operated…
Emirates to launch new Italian route
Emirates will commence its daily service from Dubai to Bologna, Italy, on 3 November.
The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna will be Emirates’ fourth Italian destination…
Emirates adds 19 new destinations to its network in France
Emirates and SNCF, France’s national railway company, have announced a new codeshare partnership which will allow Emirates passengers from around the world to travel to 19 new destinations…
Emirates Skywards celebrates 15 years with million miles competition
Emirates Skywards will celebrate its 15th anniversary this year by giving 15 members the chance to win one million Skywards Miles each.
Emirates Skywards Members in select markets who…
Emirates sponsors The FA Cup for the next three years
Emirates and The FA have announced that the airline will become the lead partner of The FA Cup, to be known as The Emirates FA Cup, from next season until 2018.
With more than 700…
Emirates reveals new cabin crew and pilot uniforms for young fans
Emirates Official Store has launched a range of official Emirates’ cabin crew and pilot uniform for children in its Spring/Summer 2015 collection.
Aspiring cabin crew and pilots aged…
Emirates to fly to Bologna
Emirates has announced plans to start a daily service to Bologna, Italy, from 3rd November.
The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna will be Emirates’ fourth Italian…
Emirates Aviation Uni and Airways New Zealand launch training programme
Emirates Aviation University has partnered with Airways New Zealand to launch a dedicated air traffic control training centre at the new university campus in Dubai Academic City. …
Emirates signs deal with BT for global contact centre virtualisation
Emirates and BT have announced a six-year deal, where BT will provide global contact centre managed services for the carrier.
This adds to a 2009 contract, where the airline…
Emirates launches new app for Android users
Hot on the heels of the successful launch of its Apple Watch app, Emirates has announced the debut of the Emirates App for Android, the world’s largest mobile platform.
With more…
Emirates and Heathrow link loyalty programmes
Heathrow and Emirates have announced the launch of a new strategic partnership that will bring increased earning and redemption options for members of their respective customer loyalty…
Heathrow and Emirates partner
Heathrow and Emirates have announced a partnership between their customer loyalty programmes - Heathrow Rewards and Emirates Skywards.
Heathrow Rewards members can convert their points…
Emirates’ UK staff celebrate bumper bonus
Emirates’ 400 UK-based employees are celebrating a bonus equivalent to nine weeks’ pay as a result of the airline’s reporting its second largest annual profit ever this week.
The…
Emirates founder passes
Sir Maurice Flanagan KBE, one of the first faces behind the launch of Emirates Airline, has passed away in London aged 86.
Under his expertise and leadership, the carrier launched in…
Emirates’ British founder passes away
Maurice Flanagan, the British aviation exec who is credited with building Emirates into one of the world’s most powerful airlines, has died aged 86.
Flanagan, who had held the…
Emirates posts US$1.2bn full-year profit
Emirates Airline has posted a strong profit of AED4.56 billion (US$1.24bn) for its 2014-15 financial year, 40% higher than the previous year.
Despite what it called a "turbulent year",…
Airline briefs: Aeromexico, Emirates, Qatar Airways & Air Canada Rouge
Aeromexico will launch its new direct flight between Mexico City and Vancouver on 9 December.
The route will mark the third destination the carrier serves in Canada, together with…
Emirates, Seychelles Tourism roll out joint marketing activities
Emirates along with the Seychelles Tourism Board recently renewed their global marketing agreement.
This agreement was aimed at using the world's largest international passenger…
Emirates launches Perth A380 service
Gulf airline Emirates has launched the first A380 service to Perth, Australia.
Perth is the fourth Australian city to welcome a regular Emirates Airbus A380 service.
“The fact we…
Emirates A380 touches down in Perth
Emirates has upgraded its Perth service with the deployment of its Airbus A380 aircraft to the Australian city.
The double-decker aircraft touched down in Perth on Friday and will now…
Headset redesign for Emirates
In a bid to enhance its customer comfort, Emirates announced its intent to launch redesigned headsets in its economy class.
Commencing at the end of June, all Emirates A380 aircraft…
Emirates sponsors ‘The Last Wilderness of UAE’
In an effort to highlight the culture of UAE, Emirates recently signed up to sponsor ‘The Last Wilderness of the UAE’.
This is a documentary series that will feature UAE’s rich…
Expedia witnesses boost in Emirates bookings
Dubai has topped the charts for Expedia.com.
The online travel portal recently released results of its data analysis examining travel growth to UAE.
The research examined increase…
Emirates inks US$9.2 bn order with Rolls-Royce for A380 engines
In an effort to strengthen its global presence, Emirates recently announced a US$9.2 billion deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent 900 engines and a long-term TotalCare package.
The engines…
Emirates adds second Gatwick A380 service
Gulf carrier Emirates has launched a second daily A380 service from Dubai to London Gatwick Airport.
The A380 will add a total of 318 seats per day increasing capacity in all three…
Emirates adds an A380 to Copenhagen
Emirates recently announced its intent to launch of a daily A380 service to Copenhagen.
The new service will come into effect as of 1 December 2015 and it will be the first in…
Emirates adds Boeing 777-300ER on Seychelles route
The growing tourism industry of Seychelles will soon get a boost.
Emirates is set to increase its capacity on the Seychelles route, when it switches from the current Airbus 330-200…
Emirates boost Zurich capacity
Emirates recently announced its intent to add a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in first class and business class.
The additional…
Emirates Grand Hotel looks to expand market share
Emirates Grand Hotel will reinforce its market presence in the region and establish new ties with its participation at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market.
The hotel has…
Emirates upgrades Lebanon service
Emirates recently announced its intent to upgrade both its aircraft to Beirut with a Boeing 777 operation.
The Airbus 330-200 currently deployed on one of Beirut’s two daily flights,…
New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Emirates staff charged with theft in Nigeria have case adjourned
The Nigerian Federal Government charging five Emirates employees in relation to the theft of US $1.63 million, has adjourned the case at the Federal High Court in Lagos.
Daily, The…
Emirates to fly to Orlando
Emirates is commencing a daily service to Orlando, Florida from 1 September, the carrier has revealed.
The route will be served by a Boeing 777-200LR with eight First Class suites,…
Emirates opens new lounge at LAX
Emirates has opened a new lounge for its premium passengers at Los Angeles International Airport.
The new 480m² Emirates Lounge, which is located in the Tom Bradley International…
Emirates Classic Cars festival gets underway
Dubai is playing host to a number of classic cars and motorbikes from as early as 1920.
This is keenly seen at the seventh edition of Emirates Classic Car Festival organised by Emaar…
Seychelles Tourism, Emirates kick off 2015 road show
The UAE got a glimpse of Seychelles in its first road shows for 2015 along with Emirates Airline.
The event was attended by the country’s top producing agents as well as agents keen…
Emirates launch its app for Apple Watch
Emirates recently announced the roll out of its Apple Watch app.
When the application becomes available in the emirate from 24 April 2015 Emirates’ customers can enjoy the features…
Emirates Grand Hotel inaugurates its hotel apartments
Emirates Grand Hotel recently announced the opening of the Emirates Grand Hotel Apartments.
The new property will feature 346 full serviced apartments catering for medium to long-term…
Emirates contributes billions to European economy
Since launching its first international flight to London in 1987, Emirates airline has spearheaded improved connectivity across Europe, thereby making a significant contribution to economic…
Emirates’ environmental initiative
Emirates recently announced a continuation of its ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative for the second year.
The initiative was allocated US$ 150,000 to support environmental or…
Emirates to fly daily to Bali
Emirates will launch a new daily flight to Bali this summer.
Commencing on 3 June 2015, the airline will fly direct to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' using a two-class Boeing 777…
Emirates boost Nairobi capacity
Emirates has increased its capacity on the Nairobi route.
The airline recently announced its intent to switch from the current Airbus A330-200 aircraft used on one of the two daily…
Emirates resume Baghdad flights
Emirates will resume its passenger flights to Baghdad from 1 March 2015.
The airline suspended operations to the capital on 26 January. The airline will restart the service with six…
Emirates Group Security inks MoU with AACO
The Centre of Aviation & Security Studies (CASS) and Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre (AACO RTC) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The MoU…
Emirates to hire 11,000 new staff
Emirates has revealed that it plans to hire more than 11,000 new staff in the coming year.
The growth, which will encompass Emirates Airline and ground handling company dnata, would…
Emirates expand its A380 network
Emirates will soon boost its capacity on key European routes. The airline will introduce the A380 services to Dusseldorf and Madrid effective July and August 2015.
The addition of…
Emirates ranked number one in global study
Emirates airline has been ranked as the Best Airline in 2014, according to an annual study by eDreams.
Consisting of more than 90,000 customer reviews from all over the world,…
Emirates upgrades Kolkata service
Emirates has announced two enhancements to its Kolkata service that will offer more travel options for passengers.
On 29 March 2015 the airline will add a 13th weekly flight on the…
Capacity increase for Emirates’ Chicago route
Emirates is offering a 33% increase in seating capacity on its Chicago route as of May when it switches its Boeing 777-200LR currently operating the route to a larger Boeing 777-300ER…
Emirates recaps A380 route network
In a round-up of its A380 performance for 2014, Emirates announced a record launch of 10 new A380 routes.
In light of this achievement the airline rolled out a ‘mash-up’ video of the…
Emirates on a charitable drive
Emirates airline recently announced its intent to donate AED five million to the Tarahamu (Show Compassion) campaign.
This is in response to widespread appeals to public and private…
Emirates adds second A380 Manchester service
Emirates has announced it will add a second daily Airbus A380 service between Manchester and Dubai next month.
The EK019/020 service (which departs Manchester at 2025 and Dubai at…
Emirates ups to third daily Birmingham flight
Emirates has announced it will add a third daily flight between Birmingham and Dubai next summer.
From 1 August 2015 the carrier will add a morning departure from the Midlands…
Emirates to fly A380 to Perth
Emirates will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Perth next year.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will upgrade one of its three daily Dubai-Perth services from the Boeing…
Emirates chief hits out at rival airlines over ‘disgraceful’ A380s
The president of Emirates has hit out at rival airlines for the quality of their Airbus A380s, branding the interiors of some aircraft a "disgrace".
Responding to a Bloomberg report…
Emirates’ Kabul sector reports profitability
One year since commencement of operations in December 2013, Emirates service to Kabul carried more than 112,000 passengers on the route.
The route is operated by an Airbus A340-300…
Emirates to enhance Barcelona service
Barcelona will soon have more connectivity from Emirates with the recent announcement of a double daily service. Effective 2 May 2015, the airline will add a further 3724 seats per week…
Emirates Executive welcomed high-profile dignitaries
Emirates Executive at the on-going MEBA show welcomed HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates airline and Group.
His Highness was received by…
Emirates details US$500m wine programme
Emirates across its network offer over 60 different wines, champagnes and ports from across 11 countries. This service has continually received sustained investment which to date amounts…
Double daily for Emirates’ Dar es Salaam
Emirates recently announced its intent to boost services to Africa. The airline effective 1 January 2015 will make the Dar es Salaam route a double daily operation.
Currently, the…
Emirates inks sponsorship deal with AC Milan
Emirates recently inked a five-year sponsorship deal with AC Milan.
Sir Tim Clark, president Emirates Airline and Barbara Berlusconi, president, AC Milan discussed synergies between…
Emirates boost A380 routes
In a first of its kind, Emirates will launch three A380 routes in three days. The airline will boost capacities on sectors such as San Francisco, Milan and Houston. The three flights…
Emirates prepares for triple A380 launch
Emirates will launch a three new Airbus A380 routes within three days next week.
On 1 December, the Dubai-based carrier will commence A380 services to San Francisco, followed by the…
Emirates, DTCM launch global US$20 million campaign
Dubai is known globally for its innovative tourism offerings and its constant changing appeal. Riding on this trend, Emirates and Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing…
Emirates boost services to Maldives
The Maldives will soon witness a surge in tourist traffic owning to the increase in flight connections. In a similar light, Emirates recently announced the launch of a third daily…
Emirates Aviation University kicks off 2nd IAMC
The booming aviation industry and its challenges were discussed and debated at the 2nd International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC) in Dubai. The event was held under patronage of…
Emirates Village festival inaugurated at JA Resorts & Hotels
In light of the forthcoming 43rd UAE National Day, the Emirati Village festival was inaugurated at JA Ocean View Hotel
The inaugural ceremony was attended by JA Resorts & Hotels…
Emirates iphone app launched
Moving with technology is one of the key to innovation. Keeping abreast of this trend, Emirates enhanced its mobile presence with the launch of the Emirates App for iphone. The app…
Dubai Parks inks MoU with Emirates
In an effort to expand its presence, Dubai Parks and Resorts PJSC (under incorporation) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates.
The MoU was signed in the…
Emirates to resume Erbil services
Come 16 November 2014, Emirates will restart passenger services to Erbil in Iraq. The new service will resume with two weekly flights, served by an A330-200 aircraft in a three-class…
Emirates first Airbus A380 overhauled
In a first of its kind activity, Emirates Engineering team completed a 3C-Check on the first Airbus A380 delivered to the airline. This is a significant maintenance operation undertaken…
Emirates’ revenues dip due to mixed global factors
Combinations of factors have resulted in a dip in the Emirates Group half-yearly performance. The airline’s net profit witnessed a marginal increase of just one percent over 2013 to…
Emirates to connect New York JFK
Emirates is looking to strengthen its presence in the US market with the announcement of its fourth daily service from Dubai to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.…
WTM14: Emirates: ‘Connectivity is increasing important’
Connectivity on aircraft is becoming increasingly important for airlines to offer, Emirates’ vice president UK & Ireland Laurie Berryman told Travel Daily this week.
Live…
One&Only to take over Emirates’ Australian resort
Kerzner International has confirmed plans to operate a second luxury One&Only resort in Australia.
Following the launch of the One&Only Hayman Island in the Queensland earlier…
Free in-flight Wi-Fi to become global standard – Emirates
Emirates has predicted that in-flight Wi-Fi will be offered free-of-charge as standard in future.
The airline's president, Sir Tim Clark, said that technological limitations are…
Emirates welcomes 100th Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates has celebrated the delivery of its 100th Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft.
The Dubai-based carrier placed its first order for the long-haul aircraft 20 years ago, and…
Emirates launches direct flights to Budapest
Emirates Airline marked its entry into Hungary on Sunday with the launch of daily non-stop flights from Dubai to Budapest.
Emirates’ Airbus A330-200 type aircraft from Dubai will…
Emirates on a growth trajectory
Emirates has emphasised the need to continue its growth trajectory despite several global challenges. These sentiments were expressed by Anand Lakshminarayanan, divisional vice president…
Kempinski hotel Mall of the Emirates gets a new look
The Kempinski hotel Mall of the Emirates will soon unveil 118 refurbished guestrooms early November. This is part of the hotel's refurbishment programme.
In line with the hotel focus…
Emirates looks to boost African operations
The continent of Africa is fast becoming a major focus for Emirates with the airline increasing operations by over 40%, said Sir Tim Clark at the Africa Global Business Forum 2014.…
Emirates to fly A380 to Milan
Emirates will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Milan route later this year.
Commencing on 1 December 2014, the airline will use the double-decker jet on one of its three…
Emirates, Etihad bolster Milan operations in time for Expo
Both Emirates and Etihad have announced news for their flights and operations in Milan, as the city gears up to hold the Expo next year.
Emirates has revealed it will put an Airbus…
Emirates A380 lands in Dallas
Emirates has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The inaugural A380 flight departed Dubai International Airport on 1 October 2014 and…
Emirates’ boosts Tehran service
Emirates announced its fourth daily service to Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran. This new service will be celebrated with a one-off Airbus A380 service.
The inaugural…
Emirates, Republic of Angola ink partnership
A Management Concession Agreement was recently inked between Emirates and the Republic of Angola, in its capacity as a majority shareholder of TAAG Linhas Aéreas De Angola. The…
Emirates adds one-off A380 service to Iran
In a bid to celebrate a new route, Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 service to Imam Khomeini International Airport on 30 September 2014. This additional service is light of of…
Emirates upgrades Abuja service
Emirates recently announced an upgrade of the aircraft used on the recently introduced Abuja service. The route’s operating aircraft will be replaced with a Boeing 777-200ER, starting…
Emirates celebrates its worldwide lounge network
The Emirates Lounge have catered to over 22 million customers since the airline opened its first international lounge outside of its Dubai hub. In the financial year ending March 2014,…
Jetstar, Emirates team up on more routes
Jetstar and Emirates have continued the expansion of their codeshare partnership, teaming up on more routes across the Asia Pacific region.
From 26 October 2014, Emirates will start…
Emirates launches Brussels flights
Emirates commenced its flights to Brussels with a daily service. The new route will be operated with a daily Boeing 777-200LR.
The new route will play a key role in further developing…
Emirates lands in Oslo
Emirates has expanded its Scandinavian reach with the start of a daily non-stop service to Oslo. The new route will be operated with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The inaugural flight…
Emirates adds Frankfurt to A380 network
Emirates has launched Airbus A380 services to Frankfurt.
Germany's largest international air gateway becomes the 30th global destination in Emirates' A380 network, which is now…
Emirates, Arik Air ink MoU
Emirates recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arik Air to develop and expand their existing commercial relationship and explore further areas of co-operation. Both…
Emirates adds second daily to Morocco
Emirates will soon increase its services to Morocco with a second daily flight, boosting the service to 14 weekly flights beginning 1 September, 2014.
From 26 October, the airline…
Emirates launches flights to Chicago
Emirates has commenced flights to Chicago - its ninth destination in the US.
The inaugural flight touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week to mark the start of…
Emirates connects Abuja
Emirates has launched services to Abuja in Nigeria. This is Emirates’ 26th destination in Africa and its 144th worldwide.
The inaugural flight EK785 landed at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe…
Emirates to avoid Iraqi airspace as threat by insurgents grows
Emirates airline mentioned it would stop using Iraqi airspace, amid rising security fears as Islamic insurgents continue to control large parts of the country. The announcements comes as…
Emirates offers in-flight entertainment for the blind
Emirates has become the first airline in the world to introduce 'audio description' on movies for visually impaired passengers on its in-flight entertainment system.
The system will…
Emirates’ Glasgow lounge opens
Emirates has opened an airport lounge at Glasgow Airport, in time for the Commonwealth Games.
The lounge is the airline’s 14th in Europe but is the first non-domestic opening for…
Emirates flies A380 to Mumbai
Emirates has commenced its first scheduled Airbus A380 service to India with the launch of a new a service to Mumbai.
The double-decker jet took off from Dubai International Airport…
Emirates completes lounge overhaul at BKK
Emirates has opened its refurbished lounge at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Bangkok, for First Class and Business Class passengers, as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards.…
Emirates and Apollo Hospitals partner to offer healthcare services
Emirates has partnered with healthcare provider Apollo Hospitals to connect international patients with healthcare services in India.
Patients and their attendants from 19…
Emirates flight attendants feature in FIFA World Cup final celebrations
Emirates flight attendants were part of the World Cup final celebrations in Brazil on Sunday night and carried the medals for the finalists to the podium.
Germany beat…
Apollo Hospitals teams-up with Emirates
Emirates has teamed up with Apollo Hospitals to connect with international patients looking for quality healthcare services in India. As part of this tie-up, patients and their…
Emirates welcomes 50th A380
Emirates and Airbus have celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th A380 aircraft.
The milestone comes just six years after the delivery of Emirates’ first A380 in July 2008, and…
Emirates pulls out of Kiev
Emirates is pulling out of Kiev from 1 August 2014, the airline recently confirmed, as reported in Gulf News, just weeks after the airline’s president said it would ‘tough it out’…
Emirates connects Mauritius with double daily service
Emirates will serve Mauritius with a double daily A380 service from 1 December 2014.
This second A380, which will operate as flight EK 703/704, replaces the existing Boeing 777…
STO Middle East, Emirates Holidays conducted a trade presentation
The Seychelles Tourism Office Middle East Office (STO Middle East) and Emirates Holidays recently held a trade presentation in Bahrain. This was planned ahead of the summer and Eid…
Jumeirah Emirates Towers unveil new collection of suites
Jumeirah Hotels recently reveal the newly refurbished collection of royal and presidential suites at Jumeirah Emirates Towers. All suites offer a personalised butler service. This…
Emirates to boost Middle East services
Come 1 December 2014, Emirates will boost the Doha capacity with seven daily flights. The route is currently being served with six daily flights and will overtake the Bangkok route. The…
Emirates launches Iftar service
In light of the upcoming holy month, Emirates has introduced several initiatives for its customers observing the fast during Ramadan.
The airline has developed a special Iftar meal…
Emirates to fly A380 to San Francisco, Houston
Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to two more destinations in the US - San Francisco and Houston.
The double-decker aircraft will start flying between…
Emirates enhances menus for Indian travellers
Emirates has introduced a new range of in-flight meals for Indian passengers.
The Dubai-based airline has introduced new menus on flights to all 10 of its destinations in India, which…
Emirates launches first Pelé-ane
In light of the much-awaited World Cup in Brazil, Emirates unveiled the first Boeing 777-300ER to feature the signature of Emirates’ global ambassador - Pelé.
The first Emirates…
Emirates cancels major Airbus order
Emirates has dealt a blow to Airbus by cancelling a major order for 70 A350 aircraft.
The Dubai-based carrier placed the order for 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s in 2007, and…
Emirates’ boosts Boston capacity
Emirates will enhance services on the Boston route from 1 August. This will be achieved when the airline switches from a Boeing 777-200LR currently operating on the route to a Boeing…
Emirates deploys A380 on Frankfurt route
Come September, Emirates will deploy its A380 aircraft on a daily service to Frankfurt. The new service will commence on 1 September 2014.
Thierry Antinori, executive vice president…
Emirates enhances Karachi services
Emirates will soon be enhancing its Karachi connections from 1 August 2014. The airline will launch its sixth daily service. In the past decade, Emirates has carried over six million…
Emirates boosts India services
India is preparing itself for bigger capacities from Emirates. The airline recently announced its intent to launch a daily A380 service to Mumbai on 21 July.
The EK 500 and EK 501…
Emirates welcomes chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin
Emirates is showcasing its Airbus A380 aircraft at the 2014 ILA Berlin Air Show.
The 48th aircraft on display was delivered directly from Airbus in Hamburg Finkenwerder to the show.…
Emirates ups flight frequencies to Seychelles
Emirates will step up its operations to the Seychelles by increasing services to double daily later this year.
The introduction of two more flights per week on the Dubai-Seychelles…
Emirates adds fifth daily Singapore flight
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a fifth daily flight between Dubai and Singapore this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new direct service will operate using a…
Emirates adds fifth daily Singapore flight
Emirates has announced that it will introduce a fifth daily flight between Dubai and Singapore this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2014, the new direct service will operate using a…
Emirates plans A380 flight to Mumbai
Emirates plans to operate the Airbus A380 to Mumbai from July 2014.
“Emirates plans to deploy an A380 on one of its existing daily services between Dubai to Mumbai, starting from July…
Emirates Group posts 32% profit boost
The Emirates Group has posted a 32% increase in profits at AED4.1 billion (US1.1bn) for its latest financial year ending 31 March 2014.
The Dubai-based group posted its 26th…
Emirates to connect Brussels
Emirates will soon launch a new daily service to Brussels from 5 September 2014. This will be the airline’s 147th destination.
The new non-stop service will be operated by a Boeing…
Emirates’ A380 set for Kuwait
Emirates will soon introduce a scheduled A380 service to Kuwait from 16 July 2014. This new service will mark the airline’s 25th anniversary to the country, as reported by WAM.
EK 857…
Runway work forces Emirates to cut flights
Work on the runways at Dubai International Airport will force Emirates to cut flights to more than 40 destinations this summer.
The airline has confirmed it will ground 20 aircraft in…