Iran war creates 9,100-km round trips to nowhere
- 19-Mar-2026
As Emirates flight EK10 from London cruised over Saudi Arabia on Monday, news broke of a drone strike at its destination, Dubai. The aircraft turned back to Gatwick, flight data show, completing a 9,100 km (6,150 miles) round trip — one of dozens of “flights to nowhere” triggered by the Middle East war. Roughly 30 […]
Emirates Celebrates 40 Years in Karachi with Premium Economy Showcase
- 24-Oct-2025
Karachi, Pakistan – 24 October 2025: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked a significant milestone today by commemorating 40 years since its inaugural flight, EK600, touched down in Karachi. To celebrate, Emirates showcased its retrofitted Boeing 777, featuring its acclaimed Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport. The exclusive preview, held on the eve […]
UAE airlines announce flight resumption after Pakistan-India ceasefire
- 11-May-2025
DUBAI: After a ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India following four days of severe conflict, several UAE Airlines have resumed their flight operations to both countries and released an updated airline schedule. In early hours on May 11, 2025, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia announced regarding their UAE flights resumption that they would partially […]
Emirates Joins Aviation Circularity Consortium
- 08-Apr-2025
Emirates has joined the Aviation Circularity Consortium (ACC), along with SL Metals, with the aim to unlock the circular economy for aviation. The airline’s participation marks the continued growth of the ACC and reinforces its commitment to accelerate supply chain decarbonisation through high-value circularity, following the Consortium’s milestone launch of its 2050 Industry Roadmap in […]
Wejhaty: Emirates Group unveils future-fit career and employee lounge
- 22-Jan-2025
The Emirates Group has launched Wejhaty, a state-of-the-art lounge at its headquarters, designed to provide a seamless and inspiring experience for employees, new joiners, candidates, and their families. The lounge, officially opened by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group, spans 22,770 sq.ft. and can accommodate 500 […]
Emirates to ‘set up’ major cargo business hub at Karachi airport
- 22-Jan-2025
KARACHI: Emirates Airline has announced to establish a major cargo business hub at Karachi airport, following an increasing demand for cargo business, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. According to sources, Emirates has decided to make Karachi its cargo hub due to the growing demand for cargo services and has requested 90,000 square feet […]
Emirates unveils new Real Madrid Livery on its Boeing 777
- 08-Jan-2025
Emirates, the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, has unveiled a special livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft. The aircraft touched down in Madrid yesterday, flying the club’s first team players on a specially chartered flight to Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup tournament taking place from 8 to 12 January. Emirates […]
Emirates to power 37% of its Engineering Centre operations with clean energy investment
- 05-Oct-2024
In a significant move towards enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability, Emirates has partnered with Etihad Clean Energy Development to launch a large-scale solar energy project at the Emirates Engineering Centre in Dubai. The signing ceremony took place at the World Green Economy Summit 2024 in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al […]
Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies after Lebanon attacks
- 05-Oct-2024
Dubai’s Emirates Airlines has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month’s attacks on Lebanese group Hezbollah involving communication devices that exploded. “All passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage,” the airline said in a statement on its […]
Emirates’ regular flight schedule restored
- 20-Apr-2024
Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, has announced that the airline’s regular flight schedules have been restored as of today. In a statement, Clark said that passengers previously stranded in the airport transit area have been rebooked and are en route to their destinations. “We have put together a task force to sort, reconcile, and […]