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Emirates
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Emirates is a major airline based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Recognized as a global aviation leader, Emirates operates a vast network spanning six continents, connecting over 150 destinations worldwide. The airline is renowned for its extensive fleet of wide-body aircraft, primarily Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, known for their modern amenities and long-haul capabilities. Emirates has earned a strong reputation for its premium services, catering to both business and leisure travelers with a focus on comfort, luxury, and in-flight entertainment.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1985
- Hub: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Fleet Size: Over 250 aircraft
- Destinations: 150+ cities
- Parent Company: The Emirates Group
- Major Alliance: Not a member of a major alliance
- Frequent Flyer Program: Emirates Skywards
Three take-aways of Emirates A380 flight EK131 incident
It took three attempts for Emirates A380 pilots to land the superjumbo in Domodedovo International Airport, Moscow, back…
Emirates 777, British Airways A350XWB collide on ground
British Airways first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, delivered to the airline less than a year ago, was damaged during…
Emirates to start resuming passenger flights
The UAE authorities gave a green light for Emirates to start reinstating passenger flights starting from April 6,…
Coronavirus: How many A380 remain in the skies?
As the aviation industry is caught in the coronavirus crisis, airlines are grounding large parts, if not all,…
Emirates to receive financial aid from Dubai government
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) based airline and largest international carrier by its capacity, Emirates Airlines, was forced…
Emirates to suspend passenger flights
As multiple countries have closed their borders due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, Emirates is suspending the vast…
Emirates asks pilots, cabin crew to take leave
As the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak-caused crisis deepens, Emirates is reportedly once again asking its staff, namely pilots and…
Covid-19 positive passenger sneaks onto Emirates flight
A British holidaymaker, who had tested positive for coronavirus Covid-19, left quarantine and boarded Emirates Boeing 777 in…
Will coronavirus send the A380 into early retirement?
As the aviation industry is caught in the coronavirus crisis, American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) is accelerating the retirement…
Emirates cuts flights to United States, Italy, adds pax screening
Emirates is implementing a new round of flight suspensions, namely to Italy and the United States, due to…
Covid-19: Emirates asks staff to take unpaid leave
The novel Coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak has already caused traffic collapse on key Asian routes and the effect was…
Investigators release final Emirates 777 crash-landing report
Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft, flying from India, crash-landed in Dubai (UAE) as it was attempting to fly a…
Airlines modify flights to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspaces
After the Iranian military launched over 12 missiles on U.S. bases in Iraq during the night of January…
How will Emirates fleet change in the next 10 years?
This article was first published on October 3, 2019. The Airbus A380 (ex-)lifeline supplier and flagship operator as…
Emirates Clark: no reliability – no new Airbus/Boeing jets for us
The article was first published on September 6, 2019. Emirates’ President Tim Clark is running out of patience…
Emirates’ Clark to step down in 2020: reports
In an unexpected turn of events during the Christmas holiday season, reports surfaced that Emirates Airlines president Tim…
Dubai airport disrupted by floods day before holiday rush
Heavy rain has disrupted operations of the Dubai International Airport (DXB). While flights are departing and arriving with…