Emirates Airline News
Emirates boosts services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Emirates will add a total of 129 additional services to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia across August, September and October, adding to the carrier’s already robust service schedule.
Emirates opens up route network to Welsh travellers
Airline offers connections from Cardiff via UK & European Gateways
Emirates orders 30 Boeing 777-300ERs valued at US$9.1 Billion
Emirates (www.emirates.com), the Dubai-based international airline, today placed an order with Boeing for an additional 30 777-300ER aircraft, worth approximately US$9.1 billion (AED 33.4 billion) in list prices.
Emirates Skycargo sees e-freight climb above one month milestone
Emirates SkyCargo’s status as a leading innovator was confirmed this week as total shipments of e-freight, paperless cargo consignments, reached the one million kilos (approximately 1,102 tons) a month milestone.
Emirates launches dedicated lounge at Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Emirates today celebrated the opening of its dedicated lounge for its First and Business Class passengers as well as Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s frequent flyer programme, at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Emirates cabin crew discover longer term legacy of the FIFA World Cup
While football fans across the globe look forward to this weekend’s FIFA World Cup Final in Johannesburg, members of Emirates’ cabin crew have focused on a whole new ball game - one designed to deliver long-term benefits for South Africa.
Emirates’ summer flights to Al Medinah al Munawarah take off
Emirates’ summer service to the Saudi Arabian city of Al Medinah al Munawarah made its first flight over the weekend, touching down at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Emirates launches discounted pre-paid additional baggage service online
Emirates, the award winning international airline, has launched a new pre-paid additional baggage tool on its website.
Knighthood for Emirates boss Maurice Flanagan
Maurice Flanagan, executive vice chairman of Emirates Airline, has received a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to the aviation industry for more than half a century.
Emirates to show 2010 FIFA World Cup™ game onboard and across airports worldwide
From London to Tokyo, football fans across the world can keep up to date with every 2010 FIFA World Cup™ match, courtesy of live broadcasts on a number of screens installed by Emirates across airports worldwide.
Emirates appoints Al Handal International Group as exclusive general sales agent in Baghdad
Emirates has appointed Al Handal Group as its general sales agent in Baghdad, Iraq, effective immediately.
Emirates orders 32 superjumbos worth $11.5bn
Emirates has placed an order for 32 superjumbos worth $11.5 billion on the opening day of the Berlin Air Show. The deal takes the Dubai carrier’s total Airbus A380 fleet on order to 90, and comes as it predicts profits this year will break the $1bn mark.