Emirates unveils UAE flag livery on A380 aircraft
Fri, 08 May 2026
Emirates on Friday unveiled a striking livery of a large UAE flag emblazoned across the fuselage of its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft, the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft.
Emirates Group reports record $6.6bn profit in 2025–26, up 7%
Thu, 07 May 2026
The Emirates Group reported record 2025–26 results, with profit before tax rising 7% to $6.6 billion, revenue increasing 3% to $41 billion, and cash assets growing 12% to $16.2 billion across Emirates airline and dnata.
Emirates rebuilds global network to 96pc after disruption
Mon, 04 May 2026
Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, serving 137 destinations in 72 countries with 1,300 weekly flights. Despite disruptions, it carried 4.7 million passengers and continues expanding services while reinforcing Dubai’s hub status.
Emirates installs its first Starlink Wi-Fi system on Airbus A380
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
Emirates has installed next-generation Starlink Wi-Fi on its A380, upgrading onboard internet. The aircraft was an early adopter of in-flight connectivity, though earlier systems offered less than 1 Mbps bandwidth.
Emirates expands Travel Rehearsal programme to UK
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
Emirates launched its Travel Rehearsal programme in the UK at London Stansted Airport, offering guided simulations of the air travel journey to help passengers with accessibility needs reduce anxiety and build confidence before flying.
Dubai Airports will continue ambitious expansion plans: Sheikh Hamdan
Wed, 22 Apr 2026
Dubai Airports will continue to advance its expansion plans in line with the leadership's vision to shape the future of global aviation, driven by a relentless focus on innovation and excellence, said HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai.
Emirates completes over 40 autism Travel Rehearsals globally
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
Emirates reinforced its commitment to accessible travel by hosting Travel Rehearsals in over 40 cities, supporting more than 250 families. The programme helps young people with autism prepare for airport journeys, reducing anxiety and building confidence to fly.
Emirates, Wesgro sign MoU to boost Western Cape tourism
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive inbound tourism and boost visitors to Cape Town and the Western Cape, on the sidelines of Africa’s World Travel Market (WTM).
Dubai 'restricts foreign airlines to one daily flight', says report
Fri, 10 Apr 2026
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.
Dubai International Airport flights begin to resume after temporary suspension
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
Dubai Airports said flights to and from Dubai International Airport are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure.
Emirates hopes to return to 100% of network within days
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Dubai-based Emirates airline has said it anticipated a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability, while Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways said it has restarted a limited commercial flight schedule on Friday (March 6).
Etihad, Emirates slowly resume limited operations
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
Flight operations at the UAE’s major airports are beginning to regain cautious momentum as regional airspace gradually reopens, allowing carriers to restart limited services after days of disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in the Gulf.
Travel chaos continues in Gulf as stranded passengers scramble for limited flights
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Travel disruption across the Gulf region has entered its fifth day, with thousands of passengers still stranded and airlines operating only limited flights out of major hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid continued regional conflict and widespread airspace closures.
Limited number of rescue flights take off from Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last evening following UAE authorities allowing exceptional flights to take stranded travellers back home.
Emirates, Qatar Airways operations stay suspended
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Emirates and Qatar Airways as well as low-cost carrier Air India Express have announced suspension of flights due to regional airspace closures following retaliatory strikes by Iran on US bases in the Gulf, residential districts and other facilities.
Emirates drives over one million tourists to Mauritius since 2022
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Emirates has supported Mauritius’ tourism for over 20 years, carrying over one million visitors since 2022, boosting arrivals, supporting thousands of jobs, and diversifying the island’s tourist base across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
Emirates introduces flexible split payments for Kenyan travellers
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Emirates has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution in Kenya with Cellulant, enabling customers to combine mobile money, banking and cards or pay in up to five instalments within 24 hours when booking online.
Emirates launches autism-friendly initiative in Istanbul
Sun, 22 Feb 2026
Emirates brought its vision of accessible travel to Istanbul through its “Travel Rehearsal” programme, hosting autistic children and their families at Istanbul Airport (IGA).
Emirates boosts inclusive travel in Bali
Sun, 22 Feb 2026
Emirates hosted its first “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Denpasar, aimed at making air travel more predictable and comfortable for individuals with accessible travel requirements.
Emirates expands reach in China through interline partnership with Loong Air
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Emirates is expanding Premium Economy across its network with aircraft deployments and product upgrades. As part of its retrofit programme, the airline will complete the upgrade of its first high-density, two-class A380 by mid-April, enhancing consistency and customer experience.