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Emirates Chairman says Arab airlines have increasing impact and visibility

Arab airlines have increasing impact and visibility on the global stage, with many countries in the Arab world recognizing the economic importance of aviation...

Aviation to support over 750,000 jobs in Dubai by 2020

Emirates airline, Dubai Airports and the aviation sector as a whole contributed $26.7 billion to the Dubai economy in 2013, which was almost 27%*...

‘The Emirates App’ now launches on iPhone

Building on the successful launch of The Emirates App for iPad earlier this year, Emirates airline has now increased its mobile presence with the...

Emirates scores a hat-trick at Conde Nast Traveller Awards, Middle East

Emirates was honoured with ‘Best Airline – Business’, ‘Best Airline – Leisure’ and Best Loyalty Rewards Programme’ for Skywards at the prestigious 2014 Condé...

Introducing “Your World Rewards” – Emirates Skywards Expansion

Introducing “Your World Rewards” - Emirates Skywards and Starwood Preferred Guest® Join Forces to Extend Benefits across the Sky and Around the Globe New Partnership...

Emirates to Increase Flights to New York JFK

Airline to launch fourth daily service to the Big Apple in March 2015 Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies has announced it...

Emirates Sees Free Onboard Wi-Fi as Future Standard

Emirates Sees Free Onboard Wi-Fi as Future Standard Airline invests over US$20 million annually, and reports 200 per cent surge in usage in October In the...

Passenger Traffic at Dubai International Jumped 9.9% in September

Compared to the same period last year, Dubai International Airport registered an increase in the passenger traffic, cargo volumes and aircraft movement in September....

Longest Non-Stop Flight List Proves UAE Top Travel Hub

UAE has once again strengthened its reputation of a global travel hub. The latest updated list with the world’s longest non-stop flights is dominated...

Dubai International registers record 6.6 million passengers in August 2014

Passenger traffic at Dubai International has bounced back from a three-month slump resulting from a major runway upgrade project which concluded on July 20th...

Emirates Airline marks 10 years of its worldwide lounge network

Emirates Airline on Saturday said over 22 million customers have enjoyed the haven of an Emirates Lounge since the airline opened its first international...

Dubai International to Increase Air Traffic

After the 80-day refurbishment of two runways, Dubai International Airport is expected to see an increased air traffic by approximately a third of the...

Emirates Cancels Flights to Guinea; Starts Daily Service to Nigeria

Emirates Airline, the largest carrier in the Middle East announced on Sunday it is suspending flights to Ebola-struck Guinea until further notice. At the...

Dubai International Chosen Best for Business Travel

Dubai International Airport was chosen Best Airport in Europe, Middle East and Africa by the readers of Frequent Business Traveler. Each year, the prestigious...

Aviation Industry and Governments Address Safety Over Conflict Zones

TThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the Civil Air Navigation Services...

1.1 million new airline pilots, technicians needed worldwide over next 20...

Asia Pacific, Middle East show strongest demand, most rapid growth Boeing is forecasting continued strong growth in demand for commercial aviation pilots and maintenance technicians...

Dubai International Reopens after 80-Day Runway Closure

After an 80-day runway closure, Dubai International Airport reopened on Monday and is now working at its full capacity. Airlines are moving flights back...

World’s Best Airlines for 2014 Unveiled

Last year, Dubai’s Emirates was chosen World’s Best Airline, but in 2014, it falls to the fourth place after over 18 million airline passengers...