Dubai airlines Emirates and flydubai have announced that they will jointly operate flights between Dubai and Croatia’s Zagreb as part of their partnership. Flydubai launched three-times weekly flights to Zagreb in 2014, but suspended the route in 2016. Emirates launched…
Flydubai has announced that flights to 10 of its destinations will move from its current operating base of Terminal 2 to Terminal 3 at Dubai International airport as part of its partnership with Emirates. From December 2, 2018, flights to…
Dubai airline Emirates flew its A380 in a one-off service to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad on July 8, it was reported on Monday. The service marked the first time that the double-decker Airbus A380 aircraft has landed in Pakistan. The special…
Etihad Airways has told its pilots they can join rival Emirates on a temporary basis for two years as the downsizing of the Abu Dhabi carrier’s operations helps fill a pilot shortage for Dubai’s Emirates. Etihad, which last week reported…
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced plans for a third daily service to Moscow’s Domodedovo airport from October. The addition on October 25 will be operated by a 777-300ER with 310 economy class seats, 42 business class seats and eight first…
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced plans to reintroduce its summer discount scheme for boarding pass holders from the end of this week. The carrier said the ‘my Emirates pass’ promotion would allow travellers to take advantage of discounts across Dubai…
The United States and United Arab Emirates have signed a deal to resolve US claims that Gulf carriers have received unfair government subsidies, the US State Department said. The voluntary agreement, which applies to Etihad and Emirates airline, is similar…
Dubai airline Emirates has reported a 124 per cent increase in net profit for its 2017-2018 fiscal year after its income tumbled 12 months ago. The carrier made a net profit of $762m during in comparison to $354m in 2016-2017,…
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced new lower rates to purchase and transfer air miles under its Skywards membership programme. Under the new system, designed in partnership with loyalty commerce firm Points, the cost of buying 1,000 miles has decreased from…
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced the introduction of a home check-in service. Passengers of all classes travelling on Emirates flights from Dubai can use the option, which allows them to complete security checks from the comfort of their own home.…
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad are embracing virtual reality technology after announcing separate trials in their airport lounges. Abu Dhabi’s Etihad said today it would introduce SkyLights Aero Virtual Rality entertainment headsets at its first class and business class lounges…
Dubai carrier Emirates has announced one of the biggest sponsorship deals “ever agreed in football” after renewing its agreement with English Premier League club Arsenal. The deal, described as the largest ever signed by the club, will see Emirates continue…
Emirates faces calls from its cabin crew to improve conditions and benefits as airline workers show increasing confidence in demanding more from the booming global industry. In the latest sign of cost pressures that could temper a rebound in airline…