First Emirates A350 entry into service delayed again until January 2025
The introduction of the Airbus A350 into Emirates’ fleet has been hotly anticipated for months, but those keen…
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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 and aviation sector to contribute over a third of Dubai’s GDP by 2030
Emirates and Dubai’s aviation sector are forecast to contribute over a third of the region’s gross domestic product…
Emirates reveals striking all-blue A380 ahead of the Emirates NBA Cup: pictures
Dubai-based Emirates is well known as the world’s largest Airbus A380 operator. It has also been known to…
Boeing confirms new Emirates SkyCargo order for five additional 777 Freighters
Boeing has confirmed a new Emirates SkyCargo order for five additional 777 Freighters, after the cargo arm of…
Emirates to hold recurrent safety training for cabin crew via virtual platform
Emirates announced that it will conduct its recurrent SEP (Safety & Emergency Procedures) for training cabin crew via…
Emirates poised to add more Boeing 777F freighters despite 777X frustrations
Dubai-based Emirates is poised to expand its fleet of dedicated Boeing 777F freighters with a formal announcement expected…
Emirates prepares its crews for the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A350s
In advance of the long-awaited arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has been revealing the efforts it…
Emirates bans passengers from flying with pagers and walkie talkies
Emirates Airlines has placed a ban on passengers travelling with pagers and walkie talkies over heightened safety concerns. …
Emirates Airlines resumes daily flights from Dubai to Lagos, Nigeria
Emirates Airlines has restarted daily passenger flights to Nigeria, connecting Dubai and Lagos cities. The first Dubai-Lagos flight was…
Riyadh is first GCC capital to be serviced by Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777
Emirates announced that King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is the first capital city in…
First Airbus A350-900 for Emirates completes maiden flight in Toulouse
The first Airbus A350-900 for Dubai-based Emirates has successfully flown for the first time from the manufacturer’s final…
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air France cancel Beirut flights amid Israeli strikes
Multiple airlines have announced the cancellation of flights to and from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) due to…
Emirates’ first Airbus A350-900 spotted undergoing rejected takeoff test: video
Emirates’ first Airbus A350-900 was spotted at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) undergoing more tests as it prepares to join…
High-frequency: Emirates adds fourth daily flight from Dubai to Johannesburg
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will add a fourth daily flight to its services…
Emirates opens a new lounge at London Stansted Airport
On September 19, 2024, Emirates presented its brand-new lounge at London Stansted Airport (STN). The Dubai-based airline has invested…
Emirates to deploy retrofitted B777s with Premium Economy to six US destinations
Emirates announced that it will send its newly-retrofitted B777s with Premium Economy cabin class to six destinations in…
Emirates and Museum of the Future to host Aviation Future Week in Dubai
Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates has teamed up with the Museum of the Future to host the first Aviation…
Emirates to cease fifth-freedom Singapore to Melbourne flight after 28 years
Emirates confirmed that it will terminate its route from Singapore’s Changi International Airport (SIN) to Melbourne Airport (MEL),…