Emirates Airline News
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.
Emirates throws support behind the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai
Emphasising it’s commitment to the UAE, Emirates has become the Official Carrier for the UAE Pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China.
Planes, trains and astronauts - Emirates tells Amsterdam: “We have lift off from 1st May”
Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers joined hundreds of guests including football stars, media celebrities, politicians and key travel industry figures to mark Emirates’ impending arrival in Amsterdam.
Emirates announces their ‘Destination Dream Duo’ to the Indian Ocean
Emirates Airline is turning every couple’s vacation dream into reality. Pick one of the world’s most romantic getaways, choose your favorite class of service and for one reduced price, get two round-trip tickets.
Emirates produces new Japanese menu to celebrate the launch of Narita
In celebration of the launch of Emirates’ new non-stop service to Tokyo on 28th March, the award-winning airline has pulled out all the stops to ensure that its passengers enjoy a truly Japanese experience, even before they have arrived at Narita International Airport.
Emirates welcomes aboard Senegal by announcing new route to dakar
Emirates has announced its plans to launch direct services to Dakar – Senegal – known as the land of ‘Teranga’ or hospitality because of its friendly and welcoming people.
Emirates opens second UK regional lounge within 6 months
Emirates has doubled its regional lounge offering in the UK within the space of just six months.
Emirates reveals expansion plans at ITB Berlin
Emirates Airline has announced it will hire up to 2,000 new crew members during 2010, as the United Arab Emirates’ flag-carrier continues to expand. Updating the industry on its progress at ITB Berlin, the airline also confirmed it had increased the number of aircraft in its fleet to 145 over the past year, while adding Durban and Luanda to its list of destination.
Emirates welcomes aboard Senegal by announcing new route to Dakar
Emirates passengers can look forward to a warm welcome on and off the aircraft after the airline unveiled plans to launch direct services to Senegal