Emirates Airline News
Emirates to offer new departures to Lisbon
Emirates Airline has confirmed it will set its sights on the land of Vasco da Gama by announcing flights to Portugal from July 9th. Emirates Airline is considered to offer the Middle East’s Leading Airline Economy Class by the prestigious World Travel Awards.
Emirates renews sports investment in Germany
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines, announced today it has renewed its sponsorship with Hamburger SV for another three seasons until June 2015, highlighting its ongoing commitment to Germany and to sports around the world.
Emirates adds fifth US gateway
Emirates is launching its new service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Dubai. It is the fifth gateway for Emirates in the United States, and the fourth new route to join the airline’s international network in 2012.
Emirates enhances its chauffeur-drive service in Dubai
Enhancing its premium travel offering, Emirates has now introduced a new fleet of 46 Mercedes E200 cars as a part of its Chauffeur-drive service for its First Class passengers, to and from Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport.
Emirates quickly upgrades Dublin Aircraft to cope with demand
Just three weeks after the launch of flights to Dublin, Emirates has announced a larger aircraft will be deployed on the route from 1st July.
Emirates and Alaska Airlines launch frequent flier partnership
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines, and Alaska Airlines announced today the launch of a new frequent flier partnership that will offer travelers the opportunity to accrue Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles when they fly to any of Emirates’ 118 destinations worldwide, including points across Africa, India and the Middle East.
Emirates plans East Africa service
Emirate is planning to offer customers a quicker and more convenient link to Uganda, with the introduction of a direct service. Emirates will operate an Airbus A330-200 on its Entebbe routes in a three-class configuration, featuring 12 luxurious First Class seats, 42 seats in Business Class and generous space for 183 passengers in Economy Class.
Emirates strengthens its commitment to Iraq
In an initiative to support developing Iraqi business segments, Emirates has announced a 75 per-cent additional capacity increase between Dubai and Baghdad, growing its services to seven flights per week.
Emirates doubles Glasgow service
Emirates has underlined its commitment to Scotland with plans to introduce a second daily non-stop flight to Glasgow, commencing 1st June 2012. The additional flight will increase Emirates’ capacity to Glasgow by 47 per cent, an extra 199 seats each way per day.
Emirates launches Dublin services
Emirates, which has been nominated for an astonishing 12 World Travel Awards including World’s Leading Airline, has launched its new Dublin route. It is the third new route to be added to Emirates’ route network in the opening days of 2012 as the airline forges forward with its global expansion.
Emirates to launch Ho Chi Minh flights
Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, continues its expansion in South East Asia with the addition of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam to its global network from 4th June 2012.
Emirates links Dubai to Rio and Buenos Aires with new flight
Emirates has extended its South American network by linking Dubai with Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, further broadening the airline’s reach across the Americas. Emirates’ inaugural Flight 247 made its first landing at Galeao-Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport in Rio de Janeiro (pictured), where it was initiated by a traditional water cannon salute.