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Solar plane on maiden flight

An experimental plane, powered only by rays from the sun, has taken off from Switzerland for its first 24-hour test flight. The "Solar ...

Emirates offers a sky full of choices with jumbo-sized capacity boost...

Emirates’ flagship A380 superjumbo makes its much-anticipated return to New York today, just days after the airline launched double daily flights to Houston...

Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next...

Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months to support new routes, new aircraft and increased frequencies. Tomorrow, ...

Emirates counts cost of ongoing flight disruption

The ongoing volcanic ash disruption has already cost Emirates $50 million, the airline has confirmed. Emirates is losing revenue from 18,000 passengers a day as...

Emirates Skywards marks 16 years with over 16 million members

Enhances flight redemption with a combination of cash and Skywards Miles Emirates Skywards, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Emirates airline, marks its 16th year...

Dubai Retains World’s Busiest International Airport Title

Jamal al Hai, Fast recovery is the outcome of successful handling of the crisis; Adopt new technologies to help airlines plan efficient routes and reduce...

Etihad Airways experiences record guest numbers during Eid-al-fitr

Etihad Airways announced today that it has experienced one of the busiest travel periods in the history of the airline with 291,518 guests flying...

Airbus showcases eco-efficient aircraft at Dubai Airshow

Airbus will present its modern and eco-efficient aircraft family at this year’s Dubai Airshow

YouTube sensations now on Emirates in-flight entertainment

Step out of selected Emirates flights with a new hairdo with YouTube sensations ‘Cute Girls Hairstyles’ and ‘Brooklyn & Bailey’ This summer, Emirates’ award-winning ice...

Dubai Duty Free reaches over US $20 million daily sales today

The Dubai Duty Free celebrates its 28th anniversary today by offering its now traditional -25% discount on a wide range of items across many of its stores

Emirates announces largest-ever aircraft order

150 Boeing 777X aircraft valued at US$ 76 billion, with additional 50 purchase rights. 50 additional Airbus A380 aircraft valued at US$ 23 billion. Emirates airline...

Emirates Launches an Airbridge between Dubai and Lebanon

Airline will enable people around the world to donate cash or Skywards Miles to be converted to cargo capacity for transport of critical...

Emirates Now Official Partner, Airline for UAE Professional Football League

Emirates, a connector of people and their football passions, and the Arabian Gulf League have today announced a three-year, AED 25 million agreement which...

Emirates to recruit 4,000 cabin crew from Ireland and Britain

The Dubai-based Emirates airline is flying to Ireland on a search of 4,000 new cabin crew members. The company will hold four recruitment days across...

Emirates Opens 35th Dedicated Lounge at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport

Emirates Airline, the global connector of people and places, celebrated the opening of its 35th dedicated lounge at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Rome. The...

Emirates introduces new generation in-flight entertainment system

Emirates introduces its new generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system reaffirming its commitment to continual product enhancement. The latest features include larger screens in First...

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...

Priority Pass Middle East lounge coverage now bigger than ever

Priority Pass, the world’s leading independent airport lounge program, has added over 50 new lounges to its program this year making it the largest...