Emirates battles crisis, it gets $2 billion of state aid
As the Dubai-based Emirates battles the current crisis, it posted its first half-year loss in 30 years. The…
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Emirates is a major airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Recognized as a global aviation leader, Emirates operates a vast network spanning six continents, connecting over 150 destinations worldwide. The airline is renowned for its extensive fleet of wide-body aircraft, primarily Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, known for their modern amenities and long-haul capabilities. Emirates has earned a strong reputation for its premium services, catering to both business and leisure travelers with a focus on comfort, luxury, and in-flight entertainment.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1985
- Hub: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Fleet Size: Over 250 aircraft
- Destinations: 150+ cities
- Parent Company: The Emirates Group
- Major Alliance: Not a member of a major alliance
- Frequent Flyer Program: Emirates Skywards
Emirates SkyCargo introduces A380 ‘mini-freighter’
In response to increased demand for medical supplies, Emirates SkyCargo introduced its Airbus A380 converted to freighter. …
Emirates offers pilots 1-year unpaid leave & partly covered costs
Dubai-based air carrier Emirates came to the company’s pilots with an unpleasant offer. The airline asked its pilots…
BREAKING: Emirates confirms first A380 retirement
After Emirates shipped one of its A380s to Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport (LDE), a storage facility in France, speculation arose…
Positivity breeze in industry: passengers rank best airlines
The 2020 Business Traveller Awards blew up a stiff breeze of positivity in the world of aviation. The…
Emirates SkyCargo to set largest cargo hub for COVID-19 vaccine
Emirates SkyCargo considers reopening its SkyCentral terminal based at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai. The carrier plans…
Emirates signs interline deal to expand in South Africa
Emirates airline and Airlink, a regional South Africa-based air carrier, signed an interline agreement under which the largest…
Emirates lays off tenth of its workforce, more to follow
Following months of speculation, Emirates has finally disclosed the number of employees that are being laid off due…
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar: graphing return to normality
Big three of the Middle East – Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways – are amongst the best…
Final convoy for fuselage of last Airbus A380 [Video]
The parts of the last Airbus A380 superjumbo left the factory of Montoir-de-Bretagne, in western France, for the…
Emirates and flydubai move close to merger, Emirates CCO says
Shifting market conditions might push the cooperation agreement between Emirates and flydubai into “almost a merger”, stated Emirates’…
Emirates operates first commercial A380 flights in four months
The backbone of Emirates’ fleet, the Airbus A380, was grounded as travel demand diminished throughout the global pandemic.…
Qatar Airways fires shots at Emirates after it resumes A380 ops
After the International Court of Justice (ICJ) of the United Nations (UN) ruled in favor of Qatar in…
Emirates to lay off 600 UK-based employees
In addition to earlier layoffs, almost 600 UK-based employees of Emirates Airlines could lose their jobs, as the…
Emirates gets $2 billion injection from Dubai government
After the president of Emirates Tim Clark’s announcement about cutting thousands of jobs to diminish the airline’s costs…
Etihad follows in Emirates footsteps, offers Covid-19 insurance
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways announced it would offer a new type of health insurance that will cover required…
Emirates Airbus A380 network expands to six cities
Emirates announced that its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft has returned to Moscow, Russia, expanding its double-decker network to…
How much has Airbus A380 depreciated?
As the sun rose over the horizon in March 2020, seemingly, on the other side of the horizon,…