Emirates Airline News
Emirates to relaunch Mexico City connections in July
Emirates flight EK255 will depart Dubai at 03:25, arriving in Barcelona at 08:35, before departing again at 10:50 and arriving into Mexico City at 16:05 the same day.
Emirates launches IATA Travel Pass trials
The mobile app is designed to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for Covid-19 testing or vaccine information.
Emirates to return to Orlando in June
Emirates will resume four-weekly services to Orlando from June 2nd. Customers also have seamless access to other US cities via the airline’s codeshare agreements with Jetblue and Alaskan Airlines.
Allen takes senior leadership role with dnata
Emirates has appointed Steve Allen to the role of executive vice president of dnata. He will be responsible for all businesses covering ground handling, catering and travel across six continents.
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 to relaunch Newark services in June
The resumed flight will provide global travellers with another access point to the popular New York metropolitan area, serving the large Greek-American community in the United States.
Emirates operates first fully-vaccinated flight
The Emirates Group rolled out its vaccination drive just over a month ago, with close to 26,000 United Arab Emirates-based staff having now had two doses.
Emirates to relaunch services from UK on Tuesday
Emirates will re-instate outbound passenger operations from the UK tomorrow. Initially this will include a daily flight from London Heathrow and four weekly from Manchester.
Emirates Group offers Covid-19 vaccine to employees
Emirates Group has rolled-out a Covid-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE-based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority.
Emirates to introduce premium economy cabin on Airbus A380
The airline received its newest A380 aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility last week, while its remaining order of five A380s will also be delivered with the new cabins in 2021 and 2022.
Emirates to bring A380 to São Paulo route next month
This will be the first time that the iconic aircraft has returned to South America since the suspension of passenger flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic in March.
Emirates launches new Dubai promotion campaign
Throughout the winter, the airline will run a multi-million-dollar global campaign to promote the emirate, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value.