Emirates crowned ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at APEX Awards
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands.
Emirates to offer incentives and reliability, but no fare cut, says Clark
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Emirates plans to introduce a range of incentives aimed at reassuring passengers and encouraging them to return to travel amid the ongoing Iran conflict, but the airline has ruled out fare discounts as part of its strategy.
Emirates, Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades.
Emirates recycles, reuses 88,000kg of plastic from inflight dining
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Emirates has repurposed more than 88,000kg of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard, the airline said highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023.
Emirates first: Two Emirati female pilots promoted as captains
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation.
Emirates expands Travel Rehearsal programme to Madagascar
Sun, 24 May 2026
Emirates, an Autism-Certified Airline, launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Madagascar at Ivato International Airport, helping travellers with accessibility needs practise airport and onboard procedures to reduce anxiety and build confidence before flying.
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
Wed, 20 May 2026
Emirates has reached a milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft.
Emirates breaks ground on $5.1bn massive MRO complex
Mon, 18 May 2026
Emirates has broken ground on its new $5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world’s most modern and advanced maintenance, repairs and overhaul (MRO) facility, cementing Emirates' and Dubai's leadership in global aviation capability and infrastructure.
Emirates brings travel rehearsal programme to Scotland
Sat, 16 May 2026
Emirates hosted a “Travel Rehearsal” day at Glasgow Airport recently, the first of its kind in Scotland, helping individuals with accessibility requirements feel more confident ahead of their next flight.
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.