Emirates Airline News
Webb Ellis trophy touches down in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of Rugby World Cup
The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving to a champion’s welcome.
Emirates brings Airbus A380 to Muscat route
Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from tomorrow. The airline will operate the A380 on EK862/863 and EK864/865 to and from Muscat International Airport.
Higher oil prices take toll on Emirates profits
Emirates Group has seen profits fall by nearly half as the rising price of oil and strong US dollar took a toll on annual results. The Dubai-based group posted a profit of AED2.3 billion (US$631 million) for the financial year ended March 31st, down 44 per cent from last year.
Emirates unveils pavilion For Expo 2020 in Dubai
Emirates has unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 in Dubai. The pavilion’s design and visitor experience will utilise interactive technologies and thinking focusing on the future of commercial aviation.
Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, divisional senior vice president, commercial operations, Emirates
Reporting for Breaking Travel News form the Arabian Travel Market, Phil Blizzard here chats with Sheikh Majid Al Mualla from Dubai flag-carrier Emirates Airlines. With Expo 2020 just around the corner, he tells us how important the event will be for the hospitality sector in the United Arab Emirates.
My Emirates Pass returns to Dubai this summer
The deal turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card providing travellers special benefits and discounts at more than 500 leisure and retail outlet locations across the UAE – including those on the iconic Palm Jumeirah.
Emirates signs SpiceJet codeshare partnership
Emirates and SpiceJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a reciprocal codeshare agreement. The deal is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between India and popular destinations across Africa, America, Europe and the Middle East.
Emirates launches daily A380 service to Glasgow, Scotland
Emirates has landed its first A380 in Glasgow, launching the first regular service of the aircraft to Scotland. A crowd of local fans gathered to witness the arrival of inaugural flight EK025 as it touched down on Glaswegian soil at 19:34 last night.
Emirates returns historic First Fleet Piano to London
In January 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, one of the leading piano makers of the time in London, became the first keyboard instrument to arrive on Australian soil.
Emirates goes double daily on Stansted connection
Emirates has announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai International to London Stansted, starting July 1st. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports.
Airbus to cease production of A380 in 2021
European plane manufacturer Airbus has taken the “painful” decision to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021. The aircraft has struggled to compete with more efficient, smaller models in recent years.
On the Beach partners with Emirates for UAE holidays
Having fine-tuned its core business, which has historically focused on short-haul holidays, the online travel agent will introduce medium to long-haul holidays, which will focus on Dubai and popular Arabian Gulf beach resorts such as Ras Al Khaimah.