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Warsaw welcomes Emirates ahead of February launch
With its inaugural service into Poland just around the corner Emirates kicked off its launch activities last night, giving the local Polish travel trade a preview of the airline’s award winning hospitality.
Emirates bolsters South East Asia service
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing airlines, has further strengthened its commitment to South East Asia by introducing a fifth daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Bangkok, with the announcement coming just weeks after it launched a daily service between Dubai and Phuket.
Emirates and TAP Portugal outline codeshare deal
Emirates and TAP Portugal have announced the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement enabling passengers from both airlines to benefit from seamless connections effective from today. The reciprocal codeshare will permit customers to enjoy the convenience of a single combined ticket for Emirates and TAP Portugal-operated flights, in addition to linking Emirates’ frequent flyer programme, Skywards, and TAP’s Victoria frequent flyer programme.
Green light for Qantas-Emirates partnership
Qantas and Emirates have welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s draft determination that proposes to grant authorisation for their partnership for five years. The partnership will provide customers with a seamless international and Australian network, exclusive frequent flyer benefits and world class travel experiences.
Emirates unveils new transfer shuttles
Emirates’ First Class and Business Class customers can now look forward to a seamless, premium travel experience, with the introduction of new, bespoke transfer shuttles.
Emirates adds third French gateway with new service to Lyon
Emirates has touched down in Lyon, celebrating the international airline’s third destination in France and fourth new European destination since the start of 2012.
fastjet boosted by Emirates rumours
fastjet has confirmed it is in talks with Dubai-based Emirates to potentially create a partnership. The Africa-based low-cost carrier launched commercial services in late November and has been seeking to expand its operations.
Emirates introduces second Boeing 777 on Glasgow - Dubai route
Emirates will upgrade its second daily Dubai flight from Glasgow Airport by introducing the 364 seat Boeing 777 aircraft on the route from 1 January 2013.
Emirates extends deal with Arsenal FC
Emirates and Arsenal Football Club have announced a new £150 million deal, which grants the airline a five-year extension to their shirt partnership with the Club until the end of the 2018/2019 season. As well as being one of the biggest deals ever struck in the game, the agreement, worth £30 million a year for five years, extends and deepens one of the strongest and most recognisable partnerships in sport.
Emirates launches new flights to Adelaide
Emirates has introduced its first flight into the South Australian capital of Adelaide, marking the start of the four times weekly service and the fifth gateway for Emirates in Australia. Emirates flight EK440 will depart Dubai every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday arriving in Adelaide at 20:50 with the return flight leaving at 22:35.
Emirates launches first flight to South Australia
Emirates has launched its first commercial flight to South Australia significantly boosting the city’s international flight capacity and connecting the region to Emirates’ global network of more than 120 destinations.
New York flights cancelled as Hurricane Sandy approaches
Thousands of flights to and from several airports on America’s east coast, including New York, have been cancelled and 375,000 residents ordered to leave their homes ahead of the hurricane that is due to hit the US on Monday.