Emirates Airline News
Emirates Group marks record profit increase in 2009-10
• Group net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) • Airline net profit of AED 3.5 billion (US$ 964 million) • Dnata net profit of AED 613 million (US$ 167 million)
Vast profits at Emirates despite turbulence
The Dubai-based Emirates Group has reported a 248 per cent increase in profits for financial 2009-10, despite the global economic slowdown. The group – which comprises Emirates Airline, Dnata and subsidiary companies – also confirmed it is to join the increasingly competitive market offering flights to Baghdad.
Emirates announces services to Iraq
• Baghdad to become Emirates 103rd destination
Emirates launches new booking capabilities on website
A significant value-added enhancement to Emirates’ website enables customers to now make bookings online - to and from multiple cities - beyond the Emirates network.
Emirates and Travelport reach full content agreement
Emirates airline and Travelport, one of the world’s leading global distribution system (GDS) providers, today signed a major global content agreement that will provide all Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with access to the airline’s full inventory of flights and fares.
Emirates quick to establish new trade channel with Amsterdam
Leather, silk, garments, tools, flowers, fruit, fish, plants and telecoms equipment to be loaded aboard Emirates’ first passenger flight to Amsterdam on Saturday are a sure sign that a new trading channel has been born.
Thousands more Emirates passengers move throughout Europe
Today, an Emirates spokesperson announced that thousands more Emirates’ passengers have been able to travel today, supported by a full schedule of European flights and extra services to London.
Emirates prepares for wave of flights Into Europe
An Emirates spokesperson has announced that Emirates is preparing for a wave of flights into Europe with signs that the volcanic ash clouds that have plagued the region may be subsiding.
Emirates counts cost of ongoing flight disruption
The ongoing volcanic ash disruption has already cost Emirates $50 million, the airline has confirmed.
Emirates encourages home coming from across its network
Dutch, Czechs and Spanish living abroad who are being pestered to return home for a visit are being presented with the perfect opportunity to silence their critics.
Page appointed Emirates US sales manager
Industry veteran Michael Page has been appointed as the new sales manager for the United States at Emirates Airline. With over 20 years experience in the industry, Mr Page will report to James Baxter, Emirates’ vice president for North America.
Emirates announces the appointment of Dnata Travel as its general sales agent in Kabul, Afghanistan
Emirates has appointed Dnata Travel as its off-line general sales agent in Kabul, Afghanistan, effective from 1st April 2010. Dnata Travel is located in the Central Hotel building in Kabul, near Char Rahi Ansari.