Emirates wins ULTRAs ‘Best Airline in the World’ for 8th year
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline in the World’ for the 8th consecutive year, at ULTRAs travel awards held in Dubai.
Emirates will enhance 111 aircraft in its retrofit programme
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Emirates' retrofit program will enhance 111 aircraft, including 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s, starting August 2026. Upgrades include new seats, an immersive in-flight entertainment system, and improved Wi-Fi with Starlink, aiming for a superior passenger experience.
Emirates A350 makes its flypast debut at Dubai Airshow
Tue, 18 Nov 2025
Making its first-ever appearance in aerial formation, the Emirates A350 starred in 2025 Dubai Airshow opening flypast. Joined by the Emirates Boeing 777 and the iconic A380, the airline showcased its full fleet in flight for the first time since the A350’s arrival in November 2024.
Emirates signs deal for 130 additional GE Aerospace engines
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
GE Aerospace and Emirates on Monday announced an agreement for 130 GE9X engines to power 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total GE9X engines on order to more than 540. This also includes spare engines and a long-term service agreement.
Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi fleet-wide
Mon, 17 Nov 2025
Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027.
Emirates plans 2.3m departures, 2.5m arrivals in December
Sun, 16 Nov 2025
Emirates warns customers of high travel demand in December due to peak tourist season and school closures. The airline anticipates over 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals in the coming weekends amid many local events.
Emirates announces third daily flight to Nairobi
Fri, 14 Nov 2025
Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing March 1, 2026.
Emirates Group reports $3.3bn in half-year profit
Thu, 06 Nov 2025
The Emirates Group has announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion ($3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.
Emirates invests $23m in innovative facial recognition tech across DXB
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Emirates has invested AED 85 million ($23 million) to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition, with a quick and easy registration on Emirates app.
Emirates launches Emirates World store in Riyadh
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Emirates has inaugurated its latest Emirates World retail store in Riyadh, introducing an immersive experience-led travel retail concept to the Kingdom.
HSBC finances Emirates’ A350 fleet via JOLCO structure
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
HSBC has been mandated to finance six Airbus A350-900 aircraft for Emirates Group and has completed the financing of five through a Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option (JOLCO).
Emirates boosts presence in Egypt with fifth daily flight
Mon, 03 Nov 2025
Emirates is deploying an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from December 1, 2025. Strategically scheduled for maximum connectivity with the airline’s vast global network, the additional frequencies will cater to the increased demand during peak winter season.
Emirates adds another ‘Best International Airline’ award to its portfolio
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Emirates has won several awards this month, including 'Best International Airline' and 'Best International First Class' from Forbes Travel Guide, along with accolades from the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times, and the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
Emirates reduces unexpected severe turbulence with new initiatives
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
As turbulence becomes an increasingly serious challenge for airlines due to its rising frequency and severity, Emirates has taken a proactive, data-driven approach to address the occasional inconvenience it may cause by planning smoother flights.
Emirates celebrates 30 years of operations to Nairobi
Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Emirates marked 30 years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights.
Emirates tops JFK Fly Quiet Programme rankings
Thu, 23 Oct 2025
Emirates has been awarded Gold Tier recognition in New York JFK Airport's 2024 Fly Quiet Programme. Emirates’ score of 92.9 significantly outpaced other carriers flying into the airport and taking part in the programme.
Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda
Mon, 20 Oct 2025
Emirates has celebrated 25 years of operations to Uganda. Since the inaugural flight in 2000, Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Uganda, with its vast global network, via Dubai.
Emirates introduces Airbus A350, Premium Economy service in Oslo
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
Emirates has launched Airbus A350 to Oslo bringing its Premium Economy offering to Scandinavia for the first time.
Emirates celebrates Diwali with onboard, lounge festivities
Thu, 16 Oct 2025
In celebration of Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights, Emirates will be sweetening the skies with Diwali delights and entertainment onboard flights to and from India, from October 17-24.
Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Bangkok
Sun, 12 Oct 2025
Emirates has unveiled its Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK376/377 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly retrofitted A380 aircraft.
Emirates enhances services for customers with accessibility needs
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Emirates has introduced a range of services for travellers with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre, aiming to empower customers to fly confidently.