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…
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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 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
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’ 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 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 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 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
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…
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
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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…
UAE extends flight ban to India
Travellers from major south Asian countries, including India may have to wait till they can travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the Gulf nation extended the ban on international…
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
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
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.
Virtual ATM 2021 begins today as industry convenes to show support for travel recovery
Middle East region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, Arabian Travel Market continues this week from 24 May to 26 May with the highly anticipated ATM Virtual event
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 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
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.
How Dubai is implementing digital verification of traveller medical records related to COVID-19 vaccination
This will position Dubai as one of the first cities in the world to implement digital verification of traveller medical records related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination
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 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.
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
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…
Get free hotel stay with your Dubai layover. Here’s how you can book service
United Arab Emirates’ flag carrier is resuming its Dubai Connect service on 1 December this year, making travel a bit easier for people navigating flight schedules altered by the novel…
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
Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou
Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year
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
Ready When You Are! Equipped with WTTC Safe Travels Stamp, Dubai welcomes back British visitors
Dubai has now officially opened its borders to international travellers following lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates flight EK004 from London Heathrow carrying British…
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
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 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…
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…
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…
flydubai’s inaugural flight lands in Naples
flydubai has unveiled its inaugural service to Naples (NAP) and has become the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai. With up to five flights a week,…
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…
Aviation round up: It’s the bees knees
This week's aviation round up comes with a brand new business class product, airport mapping and, of course, a new destination.
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
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…
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.
What’s up Dubai: New openings and attractions
From Michelin-starred chefs’ restaurant openings and a new Emirates flight route from Edinburgh to world-renowned sports star such as Michael Johnson opening his first fitness centre in the…
Infographic: The world’s most family-friendly airlines
New research from toy manufacturer, Play Like Mum, has revealed the most family-friendly airlines from around the world.
All you need to know about travelling to Hajj
With Hajj 2018 almost upon us, the experts at Skyscanner answer all our Hajj travel queries.
Are we there yet? The best airlines for flying with your family
Qatar Airlines announced the launch of their new children focused Oryx Kids Club conference earlier this week, featuring appearances from the club mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx (main…
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…
Sri Lanka to welcome first ever A380 flight
Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 flight to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport next month, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has flown to…
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…
Qatar travel hit as neighbours suspend transport links
Several Middle Eastern airlines have suspended their flights to Doha following a diplomatic spat with the Qatari government.
Airlines based in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE -…
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.…
Travel 2 offers scratch card Dubai incentive
Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win a scratch card with prizes including cinema vouchers, designer handbags and luxury holidays including spending money.
The operator has…
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…
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…
SIA, Thai Smile top TripAdvisor’s airline rankings
Singapore Airlines and Thai Smile topped the Asian rankings in TripAdvisor's first ever Travellers' Choice awards for airlines, while Emirates was the world's highest-rated carrier.
In…
Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats
Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats.
A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…
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 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…
Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.
Airbus…
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 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…
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…
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 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,…
Shortest A380 flight takes off… and lands
Emirates has operated the world's shortest Airbus A380 flight, between Dubai and Doha.
But don't get too comfortable, in fact don't even bother unbuckling your seat belt; the route covers…
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…
Travel 2 launches FAM competition to Western Australia
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of nine places on its upcoming FAM to Western Australia.
The tour operator has linked with Emirates and Visit Western Australia for…
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…
Brits set to flock to New Zealand this winter
Gulf carrier Emirates has revealed a huge rise in the number of travel bookings from the UK to New Zealand this winter, with Auckland seeing increases of up to 113% year-on-year. …
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…
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 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. …
Airlines experts in generating customer loyalty: report
Airline brands are more likely to build brand experiences that encourage customer loyalty compared to those in retail and telecoms, according to new research from independent design agency…
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…
Christchurch to get first A380 flights
Emirates will become the first airline to fly to the Airbus A380 to Christchurch next month.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its daily service to the…
Tourism to LA on track to hit 46.5 million
Visitor numbers to Los Angeles are on track to reach more than 46.5 million in 2016, a 2.4% increase on the previous record-setting year.
That was one of the topline figures revealed…
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 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 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…
Gulf carriers witness ‘exponential’ traffic growth between Europe and Asia
The ‘big three’ Gulf carriers – Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways – experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data has…
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…
Gulf carriers see “exponential” premium traffic growth between Europe and Asia
The "big three" Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways - experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data…
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 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 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…
Gulf’s ‘big three’ airlines win big with Skytrax
The Gulf’s ‘big three’ airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, have won a number of Skytrax accolades, cementing their status as the world’s leading carriers.
Leading the…
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 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…
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…
The latest industry appointments
JOHN BRUNS has been named as the new president of Boeing China, effective 1 July. He will be based in Beijing. A company veteran, Bruns initially joined McDonnell Douglas in 1986 and…
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…
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…
Qatar Airways inaugurates its Dubai lounge
Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker recently welcomed HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Airports, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation…
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…
RAK TDA charts positive Q1 figures
The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (TDA) recently reported growth in its March tourism figures. The statistics were revealed at the on-going Arabian Travel Market 2016…
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…
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…
Gulf trio fly high at India Aviation 2016
India Aviation 2016 got underway this week, with the three major Gulf carriers having a major presence at the event.
More than 200 major participants from over 25 countries are attending…
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…
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…
Irish/UK joint visa for Gulf tourists planned
Plans for a joint visa to UK and Ireland are being explored, according to Irish tourism chief, Neil Gibbons.
The chief executive of Tourism Ireland told Zawya that inbound tourism…
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…
Dubai International opens Concourse D
Dubai International has increased its capacity from 75 million to 90 million with the opening of Concourse D.
The result of a US $1.2 billion investment to enhance service and boost…
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’ 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…
Middle East carriers lead growth in demand for air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed global passenger traffic results for 2015, which shows Middle East carriers with the strongest annual growth.
The…
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…
UK agents enjoy ‘Fam trip of a lifetime’ in Dubai
Travel agents from around the UK recently visited Dubai as part of the ‘FAM Trip of a Lifetime’ competition, thanks to tour operator Travel 2, airline partners Emirates Qantas and Dubai…
Wego sheds lights on Middle East evolving aviation landscape
Wego.com recently shared insights into the evolving landscape of aviation, the world’s longest flight routes and which airlines are changing the game.
“Aviation has come a long way…
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 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 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…
Malaysia Airlines’ Dubai connections to start in February
Malaysia Airlines' new partnership with Emirates, which was first announced last month, will get underway on 15 February 2016, the airlines have confirmed.
From this date, Malaysia…
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…
Dubai adds flavour to Telegraph Travel Show
Dubai Tourism and Emirates Airline have been named as co-headline sponsors of the newly launched Telegraph Travel Show, which will be staged at London’s ExCel this weekend (8-10 January)…
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…
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 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 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…
UAE to increase flights to Australia
The UAE and Australia have signed an agreement that will see a significant boost in flights between the countries.
It is hoped the move will see an increase in tourism between the two…
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…
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…
Gulf Air partakes in WACRA 2015 conference
The Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) was recently held in Thailand.
The event witnessed participation from over 50 airlines including chairperson and Gulf Air…
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 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…
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…
The latest industry appointments
SELINA CHAVRY has become Pacific World's new global managing director, based in Singapore. The move marks a promotion for Ms Chavry, who previously served as the company’s regional…
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…
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 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 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…
Philippine Airlines “concerned” by UAE air talks
Philippine Airlines says it is concerned about the number of flights that could be offered to UAE-based carriers under new bilateral talks.
At a media briefing, the national carrier…
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 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…
Oman Air expands its offerings through codeshares
In a recent development, Oman Air has announced its intent to further increasing customer choice by operating a range of codeshare partnerships.
The airline is currently increasing…
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 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 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 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…
Orange County boss says US carriers ‘have got it wrong’
Ed Fuller, president and CEO of Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) of California, has declared Orange County’s support for Open Skies while visiting the UAE.
The visit was…
Brits love Asia, but not for the food
Gulf airline Emirates has revealed research highlighting that while a third (31%) of Brits claim to travel East for the region’s cuisine, more than half (53%) remain reluctant to try local…
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 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…
America’s largest airlines received US $71.48 billion in benefits
Research commissioned by Etihad Airways has quantified a range of government and court-sanctioned benefits and concessions received by the three biggest US carriers, Delta Air Lines, United…
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…
Passenger traffic at DXB up 7.2%
Dubai International has witnessed growth for the month of March.
Reports suggest that passenger traffic was lifted by 7.2% from the same month last year. The figures were released…
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…
Traditional airline alliances “will not survive” – OAG
Traditional airline alliances have had their day and will not survive in the future, a new report has asserted.
In its new study, ‘The Fight for Global Markets’, aviation analysts OAG…
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…
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 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…
Germanwings crash prompts UAE airlines review
The Germanwings tragedy has brought about a review of cockpit policy by UAE airlines.
In keeping with carriers across Europe, the regions airlines have reacted to news that the co-pilot…
The Brief: New air routes, 23-27 March
Qatar Airways to fly to Zanzibar
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar on 1 July, the airline’s third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro.
The new…
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…
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…
Oman Air welcomes AACO specialists
Oman Air recently welcomed representatives of several Arab airlines in Muscat.
The airline played host to a meeting on aviation emergency response planning. The meeting of the…
Dubai Airports target 126 m passengers by 2020
The increasing number of tourist visiting the emirate has pushed airport authorities to revise their target figures.
Paul Griffiths, chief executive officer of Dubai Airports recently…
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…
Preps underway for GALF 2015 agenda
Preparations for the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum (GALF 2015) are shaping up on a strategic note.
An advisory board consisting of representatives from international, government and…
Greek showcase in Dubai
Marketing Greece in cooperation with Emirates will soon host the Greek Deluxe Travel Roadshow.
The event will be held on 25 February 2015 at the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai.
The…
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,…
Middle East long haul robust – IATA
IATA has revealed figures that show the Middle East long haul market is countering the trend in Asia and Europe for not displaying signs of frailty.
“The slowdown in growth overall is…
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 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 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…
GCAA concludes safety workshop
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) recently concluded its ‘Safety Intelligence and Management’ workshop.
The event was sponsored by STRATA along with Etihad Airways and…
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 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’ 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 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…
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, 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…
Manila to welcome A380 for first time
Manila will welcome the Airbus A380 aircraft for the first time next week, when Emirates operates a special one-off flight to the Philippine capital.
The double-decker jet will be…
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…
A380 to touch down in Iran
Iran will welcome the Airbus A380 for the first time next week, when Emirates operates a special one-off flight to the country.
The Dubai-based carrier will fly its A380 to Tehran's…
DIA registers 6.6 million passengers
Dubai International Airport registered 6.6 million passengers for August 2014 which was a bounce back from a three-month slump.
The monthly passenger traffic at Dubai International…
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…
Apollo Hospitals looks to attract GCC clientele
Recent statistics have stated that the Indian medical tourism industry is projected to reach US$2 billion with an estimated 3,200,000 medical value travellers arriving in India by 2015.…
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…
Middle Eastern carriers put faith in new aircraft deployment in Europe
Three airlines based in the Middle East are hoping to continue making a mark on European air traffic by deploying new aircraft on routes to key European cities.
Royal Jordanian’s…
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…
Airlines take action over Ebola
Airlines have begun cutting flights to West Africa and screening passengers to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus.
Emirates recently became the first major carrier to suspend…
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 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…
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…
Airlines pull out of Peshawar after attack
Two airlines have suspended their operations to Peshawar Airport following the attack on a passenger aircraft last week.
Emirates took the immediate decision to pull out of Peshawar…
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 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 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’ 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…
The latest industry appointments
JEREMY VAN DE KLUNDERT has been named as the new managing director of Sabre Pacific. He joins the company, which is a subsidiary of Abacus International, having spent five years with…
Scotland welcomes first A380 flight
Scotland welcomed its first Airbus A380 service yesterday when Emirates marked 10 years of operating from Glasgow Airport.
The one-off visit was met by thousands of aviation…
Emirates boost capacity to Vienna
Emirates will soon deploy a one-off A380 service to Vienna next month. This is light of its celebration of 10 years of to Austria. This will be the first ever scheduled A380 service to…
Airlines rewarded for amenity bags
Alitalia and Lufthansa were among the European airlines that received awards for their amenity bags earlier this week.
Alitalia took the prize for best amenity bag female and male in…
Emirates opens Rome lounge
Emirates recently opened their 35th lounge at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome. The lounge is a Euro 2.53 million investment from the airline to enhance comfort of the premium…
Travel catering set to grow with Middle East airport expansion
Travel catering is receiving a boost with the growth of air travelers expected due to huge expansion of airports and airline fleets in the Middle East region. This is also being…
Emirates iPhone app launched
Emirates has increased its mobile presence with the launch of the Emirates App for iPad. Passengers can directly download the App or visit the App Store.
The app also allows…
Emirates to fly A380 to Dallas
Emirates will become the first airline to operate Airbus A380 services to Dallas.
Commencing on 1 October 2014, the airline will deploy its largest aircraft on the direct route…
Emirates’ opens second contact centre in Budapest
Emirates announced plans to open a second customer contact centre in Europe. This will be a 300 seat facility in Budapest that will be opened this year. The new initiative will support…
Emirates deploys A380 on Gatwick route
Emirates has deployed its A380 service to Gatwick representing a 15% capacity boost for the sector.
Hubert Frach, Emirates divisional senior vice president commercial operations West…
Emirates receives double, double-decker delivery
Emirates recently received a double A380 delivery.
These new aircraft would comprise the airline’s 46th and 47th A380 aircraft. Simultaneously, the airline also released its new…
Double double-decker delivery for Emirates
Emirates received a double Airbus A380 delivery over the weekend.
The airline welcomed two new double-decker aircraft at Dubai International Airport on Friday - the 46th and 47th…
Emirates to triple Jordan service
Services to Jordan will be boosted with Emirates third daily flight from 1 August. The new service represents a further ramping up of services to Amman after Emirates’ flights to Jordan…
Double digit growth for DIA
Dubai International Airport witnessed double-digit passenger traffic growth for the month of February. These statistics were released by operator Dubai Airports.
Passenger traffic…
South Africa tops Emirates’ Africa passenger destinations
South Africa is Emirates’ leading destination for both passenger traffic and as a holiday destination in Africa, the airline has revealed.
“Africa holds such enormous potential for…
Emirates connects Oslo
Emirates will expand its European network with the addition of a daily flight to Oslo. The new flight will commence from 2 September 2014.
Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, the daily…
Emirates commences service to Boston
Emirates commenced its daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Boston. This is the airline’s eighth US destination and the 142nd on its global network.
The inaugural flight EK237…
Emirates to fly to Chicago
Emirates has revealed that Chicago will become its ninth destination in the US, when flights launch later this year.
Commencing on 5 August 2014, the new service to the 'Windy City'…
Emirates codeshares with Jetstar
Jetstar and Emirates have agreed to codeshare on several routes across Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.
Under the terms of the deal, Emirates will place its 'EK' code on 27…
A380 heading to Glasgow Airport
Emirates has announced it will commemorate 10 years at Glasgow Airport with a one-off Airbus A380 visit.
The flight will take off on 10 April and will be Scotland’s first service with…
Emirates, MTPA look to cash in on Middle East
Emirates and Mauritius tourism authorities recently concluded their series of road shows in Dubai. The road show held to promote the Indian Ocean across the Middle East covered the…
Emirates touches down in Taipei
Emirates touched down in Taipei for the first time on Monday.
The airline arrived at Taiwan's main Taoyuan International Airport following its inaugural direct flight from Dubai…
Emirates boost Spain capacity with A380 service
Emirates launched the first regular A380 service to Spain with daily A380 flights to Barcelona replacing the Boeing 777 previously operated on the route. The new aircraft adds over 2,200…
GALF 2014 to discuss challenges for the aviation industry
The ever-growing aviation industry needs a strategy map which will be outlined by the new Supreme Committee. This new Committee will be headed by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum,…
Emirates flies to Boston
Emirates has announced that Boston will become its eighth destination in the US, when flights commence on 10 March 2014.
The new service to Boston's Logan International Airport will…
Dubai International crosses 6 m mark
Dubai International has recorded annual passenger traffic reaching 66,431,533 in 2013, when passenger numbers crossed six million for the first time.
Annual passenger traffic of…
Emirates, Proflight Zambia ink agreement
Emirates and Proflight Zambia have inked an interline agreement enhancing connectivity for international passengers across domestic destinations throughout Zambia. Key Zambian…
India lifts A380 ban
India has lifted a ban on international airlines operating the Airbus A380 to the country.
The country imposed the ban on the world's largest passenger jet amid concerns that it would…
Emirates celebrates India’s 65th Republic Day
Emirates will join Indians around the world in celebrating the country’s 65th Republic day which is being marked today on 26th January 2014.
“Since the launch of our first flights to…
Boeing, UAE partner to harvest Biofuel
Boeing and research partners in the UAE are looking at sustainable aviation biofuel development. This is by finding that desert plants fed by seawater which will produce biofuel more…
Emirates to add more capacity for Moscow
Emirates is looking to serve its Moscow route with a double daily A380 service from 1 August 2014. This second A380, which will operate as flight EK133/134, replaces the existing Boeing…
Plans underway in Dubai for second Aviation Safety Culture Summit
The second Aviation Safety Culture Summit is fast gaining momentum to be held from 3-4 February 2014. The event is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed…
Emirates take on Pelé as global ambassador
Emirates airline has announced that Brazilian football legend Pelé will be one of its Global Ambassadors. The airline has partnered with Pelé on its global campaign through its…
Emirates to double its services to Dublin
Emirates is gearing up to double service to Dublin. The second daily non-stop flight will commence from 1 September 2014. The airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will add capacity of…
Taiwan keen to lure Middle East travellers
The expansion of Gulf Carriers has witnessed opening up of many new destinations. One of the many is Taiwan which is being explored with Emirates soon to be launched connection to…
Alliances key to Qantas future – OAG
Qantas' recent alliances with Emirates and China Southern Airlines could provide the key to securing the airline’s future, according to aviation analysts OAG.
The 'Flying Kangaroo'…
Gatwick to get A380 service
Gatwick Airport will get its first Airbus A380 service this year thanks to Emirates.
A 489-seat A380 will increase capacity to Dubai by 36% when it is introduced on 30 March 2014,…
Emirates flies across the globe over 18,000 times
Emirates’ aircraft flew around the world more than 18,000 times in 2013. Figures show the airline’s fleet travelled more than 751 million kilometres throughout the year. Taking the…
Double delivery boosts Emirates’ A380 fleet
Emirates has received an early Christmas present, with the delivery of two more Airbus A380 aircraft.
The airline's 43rd and 44th A380s were handed over to Emirates in a double…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Gulf remains key source market for Swiss tourism
The number of Gulf arrivals in Switzerland increased by 24% to 38,441 between January and October this year compared to the same period last year with Kuwait (43%), Saudi Arabia (27%)…
Emirates A380 fleet touches 44 aircraft
Emirates received delivery of two of its A380 aircraft. The 43rd and 44th aircraft was a double delivery from Airbus’ Finkenwerder facility in Hamburg.
“Our customers love the A380 -…
Emirates to connect Taipei
Emirates will soon in seven weeks commence non-stop services to Taipei. The new services will start from 10 February 2014. To celebrate this route the airline recently launched the…
Emirates marks year of five A380s at Heathrow
Emirates has celebrated a year of five daily Airbus A380 services from Heathrow this month.
More than 2,500 people now travel from the London airport to Dubai and beyond on a daily…
Emirates flies A380 to Mauritius
Emirates has become the first airline to launch a regular Airbus A380 service to Mauritius.
The 517-seat, double-decker aircraft touched down at the Indian Ocean island's Sir…
Latest industry appointments
TOLGA S LACIN has been appointed complex general manager at the Westin Dubai and Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina. He brings with him over two decades of of knowledge in…
Emirates flies 1m from Newcastle
Emirates has now carried its one millionth passenger from Newcastle Airport to Dubai since the route’s launch seven years ago.
The milestone saw passengers Sheila and Peter Laverick…
The latest industry appointments
ALAN TANG has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Frasers Hospitality. With 13 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Tang joins the serviced apartment company…
The latest industry appointments
MICHAEL VAN DER ENDE has been appointed head of OTA (Online Travel Agencies) for the Middle East, Africa and India at Travelport. Michael joins Travelport from dnata Travel (part of the…
Emirates commences Kabul service
Emirates commenced operations to Kabul in Afghanistan. The flight EK 640 touched down in Kabul International Khwaja Rawash Airport at 13.15 hours.
On board was a VIP delegation…
Emirates A380 touches down in LA
Emirates double-decker A380 touched down in Los Angeles, marking the world’s longest A380 service in operation. The flight crossing the Russian Federation, North Pole and Eastern Canada,…
DIA passenger traffic rises 15.1%
Dubai International recently announced is traffic report for October 2013. Passenger traffic in October totalled 5,667,698, up 15.1% from 4,923,246 recorded during the same month in…
Boeing 777-X to be “most fuel-efficient in history”
Following its recent launch and several major orders, Boeing has revealed a series of innovations on its new B777-X aircraft, which it claims will make it the "most fuel-efficient…
Gulf carriers place huge aircraft orders
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have placed combined orders for almost 500 new aircraft.
The three Gulf aviation giants have cemented their places among the world's fastest growing…
Emirates to offer double A380 from Munich
Emirates’ will soon convert the second Dubai – Munich route to an all-A380 service from 30 March 2014.
Emirates’ flights EK49/50 and EK51/52 are currently served by Airbus A380 and…
Emirates boost flights to Angola
Emirates will operate a daily service to Luanda commencing 1 December 2013 with the addition of four extra flights per week.
The move to daily flights will add just over 1,600 more…
Dubai gears up for Host Cities Summit
Dubai is gearing up to host ambitious nation representatives from Azerbaijan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Colombia, India, Indonesia and Turkey, along with several other emerging countries. The…
Emirates, Corsair ink an interline agreement
Emirates and Corsair International recently inked an interline agreement that will offer Senegalese travellers connections to Paris. Under the new agreement, customers will be able to…
Emirates profits continue to rise
Emirates has continued to improve its financial position in 2013.
Releasing its results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year, the Dubai-based airline posted a 2% rise in…
Emirates builds its own aircraft
Emirates has decided to build its own aircraft and recently unveiled the light sport aircraft globally. The two-seater RV 12 is six metres long built over a period of two years by a…
Emirates expands kids IFE choice
The approaching winter months will witness increased family passenger traffic. In a bid to cater to the children’s segment, the airline has announced its decision to boost the children’s…
Emirates adds sixth daily Bangkok flight
Emirates has added extra capacity on its Dubai-Bangkok route, with the launch of a sixth daily flight.
The new service commenced on 27 October 2013, coinciding with the launch of the…
Emirates expands in Africa
The continent of Africa is fast becoming more accessible. In a recent development, Emirates launched services to Conakry in the Republic of Guinea. This is the airline’s 24th destination…
Emirates flies A380 to Brisbane
Emirates has launched a new Airbus A380 service to Brisbane.
The Dubai-based carrier this week deployed the double-decker jet to the Queensland city for the first time, with flights…
Emirates opens lounge at Real Madrid stadium
Emirates has opened a new VIP Lounge at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Unveiled less than four months after signing a five-year shirt sponsorship with the Spanish side, the…
The latest industry appointments
KRISHNA SURI has been appointed resort manager at Al Nahda Resort and Spa. He bring with him extensive hospitality experience from roles in India, Tanzania and East Africa and positions…
Emirates to fly to Boston
Emirates will commence a new trans-Atlantic route next year, with the launch of flights to the US city of Boston.
The Massachusetts city will become Dubai-based Emirates' eighth…
Emirates flies to Afghanistan
Emirates will fly to Afghanistan for the first time this year, with the launch of a new service to Kabul.
Commencing on 4 December 2013, the Dubai-based carrier will operate daily…
Industry snapshots
John Travolta touches down in Dubai
Qantas Ambassador-at-Large John Travolta was in Dubai recently for an inaugural visit. Qantas hosted Travolta to a week-long tour of Dubai which…
Emirates begins Stockholm service
Emirates has begun its daily non-stop service to Stockholm with a VIP delegation on the maiden flight.
"Stockholm is an important centre for business, industry and services in…
Traffic growth up 6.1% at DIA
The recent report by Dubai Airports for airport performance in July stated that passenger traffic at Dubai International rose 6.1%.
Passenger traffic in July reached 5,310,361, an…
Emirates upgrades Bangkok-Dubai aircraft
Middle East carrier Emirates is to replace existing Airbus A330-200s with Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai to Bangkok route from 1 September.
The airline is also adding a second daily…
Emirates look to boost tourism into Sweden
Emirates is fast preparing for its Stockholm launch, which is less than a month away. The new route will enhance economic ties in Sweden.
"The new route will attract new trade and…
UK travel at a high for Emirates
July 2013 was Emirates’ busiest month for UK travel in its entire history, the airline has revealed.
UK traffic for the Dubai-based carrier was up more than 13% year-on-year, with…
Qantas boosts international routes
Qantas has unveiled a series of changes to its international network in Asia, the US and New Zealand.
Continuing the recent revamp of its operations in Hong Kong, Qantas will add one…
Emirates expands in Pakistan
Emirates is launching flights to a fifth destination in Pakistan - Sialkot, in the province of Punjab.
Commencing on 5 November 2013, the new service will operate four times a week…
Oman Sovereign Investment Fund eyes stake in SpiceJet
SpiceJet is in talks with private equity funds, an Oman-based sovereign wealth fund (SWF) and foreign airlines as well as an Indian conglomerate for selling a minority stake to fund its…
Qantas, Emirates showcase Dubai’s culinary experience
Qantas and Emirates along with MasterChef Australia will showcase Dubai and its culinary experiences. This will be showcased with the 'World Food Week' MasterChef series that began on 11…
Emirates gets on to Google Now
Emirates will start to roll-out Google Now cards for passengers who book via Emirates.com. The feature is available and fully integrated for Android™ (devices running Android 4.1 and…
Making Google work for travel
Aside from its animal inspired updates, Google is finding more ways to infiltrate our internet lives. Here Travel Daily looks at some of the latest examples in the travel sector.…
Dubai attracts 5.5 million visitors in H1 of 2013
More than 5.5 million tourists visited Dubai in the first half (H1) of 2013, representing an 11.1% year-on-year increase, indicating that Dubai is on the way to achieving its Tourism Vision…
Emirates to upgrade Lyon service
UAE based carrier Emirates is to upgrade the aircraft currently servicing its Dubai to Lyon route.
The service, which only started operating around nine months ago, is to have its…
Emirates upgrades aircraft on Lyon route
Lyon, Emirates will soon upgrade its aircraft on the Lyon route.
The current operating aircraft A340-500 will be replaced with a Boeing 777-200LR, effective from 1 February 2014. The…
Qantas-Emirates NZ alliance to launch in August
The alliance between Qantas and Emirates will stretch across the Tasman Sea to New Zealand next month.
From 14 August 2013, the two carriers will align fares, frequent flyer benefits…
EE users can use devices in-flight
Customers of UK mobile phone network EE can now use their mobile phones across nine airlines by connecting to AeroMobile.
The in-flight network will be available on 150 aircraft…
Emirates prepares for Clark launch
Emirates is preparing to launch flights to Clark - its second destination in the Philippines.
The new route will take off for the first time on 1 October 2013, with flights operating…
Emirates to fly A380 to Barcelona
Emirates has announced plans to launch daily Airbus A380 flights to Barcelona from 1 February 2014.
The deployment of Emirates' largest aircraft will replace the Boeing 777-300ER that…
More baggage allowance from Emirates
Emirates has announced its plans to increase baggage allowance on certain routes.
For travel on or before 31 July, the airline is granting an extra 10kg to Bangladesh and India and…
Emirates to launch Kiev in Jan 2014
Come 14 January 2014, Emirates will launch daily services to Kyiv Boryspil International Airport in Kiev. This will be the airline’s first route into Ukraine. The route will be operated by…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Emirates adds sixth daily Bangkok flight
Emirates has announced plans to add a sixth daily flight to Bangkok.
From 27 October 2013, the carrier will add a new afternoon service to the Thai capital, departing Dubai at 1520…
Hertz launches ‘Fly and Drive’ packages
Hertz and Emirates have teamed up to offer UAE-based customers Fly and Drive packages to overseas destinations.
The special offer means Emirates Business Class and Economy Class…
Emirates to add daily A380 service to Mauritius
Emirates will soon add an A380 on the Dubai-Mauritius route effective 16 December 2013.
The aircraft will operate as flight EK 701 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and EK…
Emirates Aviation Experience opens
A new GBP4 million attraction looking into the history of aviation opened in London today.
The Emirates Aviation Experience was opened by Mayor of London Boris Johnson and Emirates’…
The latest industry appointments
THIERRY ANTINORI has become Emirates' new Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer responsible for all commercial operations, revenue optimisation and the Skywards FFP. He…
Emirates announces new senior management appointments
Emirates has made a number of new appointments at a senior level.
Adel Al Redha is the new executive vice president (EVP) and chief operations officer, responsible for engineering,…
Emirates prepares for Stockholm
Emirates airline is stepping up preparations for the launch of its Stockholm service.
The airline will launch daily, non-stop flights from Stockholm to Dubai on 4 September. The new…
Emirates adds extra Umrah flights
Emirates will operate nearly 60 extra flights to assist pilgrims travelling to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Holy month of Ramadan.
“Umrah is a spiritual experience for Muslims,…
Qantas Airways on the right track for growth in the Middle East
It has been around three months that the Qantas-Emirates tie-up was formally announced and launched. Within the time frame, Qantas Airways carried almost a quarter of million people. Rohan…
Emirates enhances Arabic in-flight entertainment
Emirates announced an extended range of Arabic programming on its in-flight entertainment system from July 2013. The additional content represents an increase of 50% more movie content and a…
Emirates to fly A380 to LA
Emirates has unveiled plans to fly its Airbus A380 to Los Angeles.
From 2 December 2013, the carrier will upgrade its Dubai-LA route from the Boeing 777-300ER to the A380, offering…
Emirates to fly A380 to Zurich
Emirates will boost its operations in Switzerland with the start of a daily A380 service to Zurich.
From 1 January 2014, Emirates will deploy its double-decker aircraft on flights…
Emirates launches Haneda flights
Emirates has launched a new flight direct to Japan's busiest airport, Tokyo Haneda.
The route commenced on Monday and will now operate daily using a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft with 266…
Emirates sponsors Real Madrid
Emirates has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Spanish football giants Real Madrid.
The new five-year deal will see the Dubai-based airline place its logo on the club's famous…
Emerging markets drive air traffic growth
Global air passenger traffic increased 3.2% in April 2013, led by growth in the world's emerging regions.
According to the latest data from IATA, strong demand for flights in the…
Emirates to resume Libya services
Emirates will restart passenger flights to Tripoli from 1 September 2013.
The route will restart with three-weekly flights to Tripoli, served by a Boeing 777-200ER in a three-class…
Emirates boost Colombo flights
Emirates will increase capacity on its services to Colombo from 30 June 2013, with the addition of three more flights per week.
The addition of three more services, which will…
Emirates opens refurbished Paris lounge
Emirates inaugurated its refurbished Paris Charles de Gaulle Lounge for First Class and Business Class passengers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Emirates Skywards. This is the first…
Emirates boosts key Asian routes
Emirates has announced plans to increase capacity to two of its key Asian destinations - Bangkok and Hong Kong.
The Dubai-based carrier will launch a second daily Airbus A380 service…
JetBlue, Emirates to expand partnership
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Emirates recently announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to…
Qantas-Emirates partnership takes off
Qantas and Emirates have officially launched their joint venture, with the first Kangaroo Route flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London being re-routed through Dubai on Sunday.…
Qantas gets final approval for Emirates tie-up
Qantas has received final authorisation from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) for its joint venture with Emirates.
The ACCC granted the airlines permission…
Emirates flies A380 to Mauritius
Emirates has operated the world's first Airbus A380 flight to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
The one-off service touched down on the island yesterday, in celebration of the 45th…
Emirates inaugurates Algiers service
Emirates launched its daily non-stop service from Dubai to Houari Boumediene Airport.
“The launch of our operations in Algiers will provide a wealth of new travel options for customers…
Barcelona gets the one-off Emirates A380
Emirates’ A38 touched down in Barcelona – El Prat Airport for the first time in a one-off service.
This is the first ever scheduled service of an Emirates A380 to Spain and the A380…
Emirates adds second route to the Philippines
Emirates has announced plans to launch flights to a second destination in the Philippines.
From October 2013, the Dubai-based airline will add a new direct service to Clark…
Emirates rolls out new interactive campaign
Riding on the success of its ‘Hello Tomorrow’ campaign, Emirates unveiled a new campaign showcasing the lighter side of language - ‘Share a Smile’.
The campaign features 29 videos in 14…
Emirates encourages smiles
Emirates has launched a new campaign to showcase its multi-lingual cabin crew and “Share a Smile” amongst passengers.
The airline has created 29 videos in 14 languages that show quirky…
Emirates goes daily to Adelaide
Emirates has increased the number of flights it offers to Adelaide.
The Dubai-based carrier commenced four weekly flights to the South Australian city in November 2012, and has now…
Emirates adds FFP tier
Emirates has added a Platinum tier to its Skywards frequent flyer programme.
The level is on offer to members who have earned more than 150,000 miles and will include benefits usually…
Emirates expands Japan network
Emirates announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport. Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s busiest airport,…
Emirates to launch Haneda flights
Emirates has announced plans to launch a new service to Tokyo Haneda airport later this year.
Commencing on 3 June 2013, the Dubai-based airline will offer direct daily flights to Japan’s…
Emirates adds five new aircraft
The current Emirates fleet will expand by five aircraft in the month of December with the addition of the three new A380s and two new Boeing 777s.
One A380 and Boeing 777 have joined the…
Emirates signs new Arsenal sponsorship deal
Emirates has signed a new sponsorship deal which will see the stadium retain its name until 2028.
A new GBP150 million deal will see the Dubai-based carrier also remain shirt sponsors to…
Emirates enhances Lagos route
Emirates’ addressing strong passenger and cargo demand in Nigeria has upgraded one of its Lagos flights to a Boeing 777-300, making both dailies serviced by Boeing 777s.
The Airbus…
Emirates sees profits rise
Emirates Group has posted a 68% increase in net profits while its airline’s net profits have doubled in its half year results (April-September inclusive).
The group recorded net profit of…
Emirates adopts Abacus group booking solution
Emirates has implemented Abacus International's group booking solution, Abacus Groups.
The new solution, which is the first group management tool to be adopted by Emirates in Asia, is…
Emirates touches down in Adelaide
Emirates has commenced flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
The airline launched its first flight from Dubai to the South Australia capital on Thursday morning using a…
Emirates to connect Athens with A380 service
Emirates will operate its A380 scheduled service into Athens from 26 October 2012.
The airline has been servicing the route for the past 16 years. Additional A380 destinations that are set…
Emirates boost South East Asia services
The potential South East Asia market will soon have increased connectivity from Emirates.
The airline plans to increase its services to - the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. Effective…
Emirates boosts Southeast Asia services
Emirates is planning to increase its connectivity to and from Southeast Asia, with the launch of a series of new frequencies to the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia.
From 3 December…
Emirates, Tourism Australia expand joint initiatives
In an effort to enhance tourism into Australia, Emirates signed a global marketing agreement with Tourism Australia to building international visitor appeal for Australia through the…
Emirates ramps up Australian marketing push
Emirates is increasing its marketing efforts Down Under with the signing of a new marketing deal with Tourism Australia.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Dubai-based…
Qantas commits to Asia
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has confirmed his commitment to the Asia region, in the wake of the decision to re-route Kangaroo Route services through Dubai.
In an address to Australia's National…
Airline news round-up 04Oct12
A round-up of airline news from today.
Qantas prepares to switch Kangaroo Route
Qantas has taken the first steps towards establishing a new 'Kangaroo Route', operating flights via…
Emirates offers A380 mobile services
Emirates has launched in-flight mobile phone services onboard its Airbus A380 aircraft.
In partnership with OnAir, all passengers aboard the airline's 25 A380s will now be able to make or…
Emirates A380 heading to Melbourne, Auckland
Emirates has commenced daily Airbus A380 direct flights from Dubai to Melbourne and on to Auckland.
The inaugural flight had senior dignitaries which included Salem Obaidalla, Emirates’…
TWU causes more problems for Qantas
Australia’s Transport Workers Union (TWU) is again making noise, this time over the partnership forged between Qantas and Emirates.
The powerful union has lodged a submission to the…
Two Additional Emirates flights for Seychelles
In an effort to enhance tourism sector of the Seychelles, Emirates has introduced two additional flights to Seychelles in December and February, thus increasing service to 13 weekly flights.…
Emirates conducts Adelaide preview flight
Emirates flew a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Adelaide last week, as a precursor to the launch of scheduled flights to the city on 1 November 2012.
More than 250 guests, including the Deputy…
Singapore Joins Emirates’ Airbus A380 Network
In an effort to boost capacity on the Asian route, Emirates recently deployed its A380 on the Dubai-Singapore route. This will be effective from December 1st, 2012. The 517-seat aircraft…
Emirates adds permanent A380 flight to Singapore
Emirates will boost its Singapore route with the introduction of a permanent Airbus A380 service from 1 December 2012.
The Dubai-based airline is offering a limited A380 services to…
Emirates to launch daily service to Algeria
Emirates Airline announced the commencement of daily flights to Algiers from March 2013, marking the next stage of growth within its African network.
“Algiers provides a wealth of new…
Emirates’ Washington DC Service takes off
Emirates today launched its non-stop daily service from Dubai to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This will be Emirates’ seventh gateway into the US. A high-profile delegation…
Emirates to launch double daily to Jordan
In an effort to tap into the growing regional tourism pie, Emirates has announced plans to boost its Jordan route with a double daily. Effective October 1st, the airline will double capacity…
Emirates, Qantas announce major global aviation partnership
Emirates and Qantas announced a new global aviation partnership. Under the agreement signed this morning by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, Qantas will move its hub…
Emirates Airline contributes US$596m to the Indian economy
The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) recently undertook a study on the economic impact of Emirates Airline's operations on the Indian economy. The study highlights the…
Qantas switches IAG for Emirates
Qantas has ended its joint business arrangement with IAG to sign a new global partnership with Emirates.
The Australian carrier has signed a 10-year agreement with Emirates that will see…
Qantas, Emirates form global partnership
Qantas and Emirates have announced a new global partnership that will see the airlines combine their flight networks.
The 10-year agreement, which was signed this morning (6 September 2012)…
Emirates raises Manchester luxury
Emirates has announced that it is to raise its current evening programme from Manchester Airport – taking the current two class Boeing 777-300ER to a three class.
The change, which was put…
Emirates to fly A380 to Singapore
Emirates will launch Airbus A380 services to Singapore next month.
The 517-seat double-decker aircraft will be deployed on the Dubai-Singapore route from 8-21 September 2012, replacing the…
Emirates resumes services to Tripoli
Emirates will restart flights to Tripoli effective October 29th, 2012.
Under the new schedule, Emirates’ four-weekly flights to Tripoli will leave Dubai every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and…
Emirates commences non-stop Erbil service
Emirates commenced its non-stop service between Dubai and Erbil in Iraq, marking the airline’s third gateway in Iraq, after Baghdad and Basra. The new service will initially operate four…
Emirates to launch Phuket flights
Emirates has announced plans to launch daily flights to Phuket.
The Dubai-based carrier will commence the new route from 10 December, when the Thai resort island will become Emirates second…
Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam
Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam.
The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…
Qantas in alliance talks with Emirates
Qantas has confirmed it is in talks with Emirates over a possible alliance.
The Australian carrier was earlier reported to have been approached by the Dubai-based carried with regards to a…
Emirates’ to offer five daily A380 services
Emirates has announced it plans to operate its five daily flights from Heathrow using A380s by February next year.
The carrier will use the double deckers on all five flights from 1…
Emirates expands Spanish services
Emirates boosted its operations in Spain this week by launching flights to Barcelona and adding another daily service to Madrid. The airline now operates three daily services to Spain – one…
Emirates boosts Australian network
Emirates is embarking on a major expansion in Australia.
From 1 November 2012, the Dubai-based airline will launch four weekly flights to Adelaide, rising to a daily service from 1 February…
Emirates expands Spanish services
Emirates boosted its operations in Spain this week, with the launch of flights to Barcelona and the addition of an extra daily service to Madrid.
The airline now operates three daily…
Emirates to launch A380 service to Moscow
Emirates will launch its first ever scheduled A380 service to Moscow from December 1st, 2012. The airline’s 517-seat version will replace the Boeing 777-300ER on, one of its two daily…
Emirates, JetBlue roll out joint frequent flyer partnership
Emirates and JetBlue Airways have recently announced the launch of a joint frequent flyer partnership. As per the new partnership, Emirates' Skywards members are now able to earn Skywards…
Airline news in brief 04/07/12
News in brief this week so far from the airline industry
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying…
Emirates launches Barcelona Service
Emirates have launched flights to Barcelona as part of a tripling of services to Spain. The airline’s daily flight to Madrid went double daily on July 1st and coupled with the brand new…
Emirates to double Paris service from Jan 2013
Emirates’ is all set to launch a second A380 service to Paris from the beginning of next year. From January 1st, 2013, the airlines’ double-decker will be deployed on EK flights 075 and 076…
Emirates may invest in Indian airline
Emirates has said it may consider investing in an Indian carrier. Dow Joneshas reported a senior official with the Dubai-based airline as saying that the airline was looking at an…
Emirates double New York JFK service
In an effort to boost its US-network, Emirates will start a second daily A380 service to New York JFK. Starting January 1st, 2013, the airline will convert the EK203 from Dubai to JFK, and…
Emirates boost Zambia, Zimbabwe services
Emirates have announced that its Dubai-Lusaka-Harare route would become a daily service from October 1st, 2012. The linked service currently operates five times a week and Emirates for the…
Gatwick awaits A380 arrival
Emirates is to operate Gatwick Airport’s first Airbus A380 flight next month to mark its 25th anniversary flying from the airport.
The double-decker aircraft will arrive at the airport on 6…
Emirates to launch flights to Erbil in August
Emirates has announced plans to launch new service to Erbil, its third Iraqi destination after Basra and Baghdad. Starting from August 12th, 2012, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan will be the…
Eye on Middle East 20/6/12
Top stories from Travel Daily Middle East this week.
Hard Rock Hotel to open in Abu Dhabi
Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Aabar Properties for the…
Emirates Dubai Stopover Programme completes a year
Emirates airline Dubai Stopover Programme reaches its one-year mark in Egypt. In 2011 the hotel and sightseeing package witnessed an increase of 55% in number of travellers compared to the…
Portugal looks tap into potential Middle East market
Portugal as a tourist destination attracted 7.4 million tourists in 2011, up from 6.8 million in 2010. Tourism contributes 9.2% of the country’s GDP and 8.2% of total employment. While the…
A380 wing-crack fix to take toll on Emirates
This week Airbus acknowledged that carriers such as Emirates who fly the A380 will need to ground their planes for up to eight weeks when the wings undergo permanent repair work.
The CEO of…
Middle East round-up 6 June
Headlines from our sister e-magazine Travel Daily Middle East.
Etihad Airways to connect Brazil
Etihad Airways recently unveiled plans to fly to Brazil. Plans are afoot to launch a daily…
Emirates adds larger seatback screens
Emirates has upgraded the in-flight entertainment systems on its new Boeing 777 fleet, with larger seatback screens.
Passengers will now be offered 27-inch screens in first class, 20-inch…
Emirates launches Ho Chi Minh City daily service
Emirates announced an expansion to its global network with the start of a non-stop, daily service between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City in the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. With the start of…
Emirates reveals enhanced ICE System
Emirates has recently upgraded the hardware on its new Boeing 777 fleet to a digitally-enhanced screens for its in-flight entertainment system ICE (Information, Communication and…
Emirates’ first Boeing 777-300ER prepares for Durban
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landed in Durban’s King Shaka International Airport on June 1st. The new 354-seat aircraft introduces Emirates’ first class cabin on the Durban route and boosts…
Emirates on Dubai airport, Spain routes and new lounge
Dubai's advanced infrastructure and high-level of connectivity should help the emirate edge the competition as it steps up its bid to become the world's largest international air hub by…
Emirates Business Rewards Programme teams up with DCCI
In an effort to enhance its Business Rewards programme, Emirates has teamed up with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) to offer rewards for the leading business organisation’s…
Emirate’s airport expansion plans in spotlight
Dubai's advanced infrastructure and high-level of connectivity should help the emirate edge the competition as it steps up its bid to become the world's largest international air hub by…
Emirates profits slump 70%
Emirates has revealed a major drop in profits for the 2011-12 financial year.
The Dubai-based airline posted profits of AED1.5 billion (US$408 million) for the 12-month period – 72.1% lower…
Emirates deploys 777 on Dublin route
With surging demand, Emirates has introduced a larger aircraft on its Dublin route two months early. The airline deployed a 360-seater Boeing 777-300ER to Dublin, this replaced the Airbus…
Emirates new global campaign taps cultural connect
The new global brand platform – ‘Hello Tomorrow’ – launched by Emirates positions the global airline as the enabler of global connectivity and meaningful experiences.
Designed for the age…
Boeing celebrates 1,000th B777
Boeing has celebrated the completion of its 1,000th B777. More than 5,000 employees, suppliers, customers and government officials celebrated the landmark aircraft at a special event at the…
Emirates touches down in Seattle
Emirates has launched services to Seattle - the first direct connection between the Middle East and the US northwest. The flights between Dubai International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma…
