Passengers arriving in Dubai and already in transit will continue to be processed for their flights, Emirates says
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Did you know: Check-in agents now collect travel bags at home if you’re flying Emirates First Class
Passengers can choose to use the pre-booked Emirates complimentary chauffeur-drive service to the airport, after receiving their boarding passes at home
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Dubai World Cup: Weekend fervour builds around the $12mn horse race at an 80,000-capacity venue
Sponsors of the Dubai World Cup, which will be broadcast to millions across the region and around the globe, include Emirates Airlines, Longines, DP World, Atlantis Dubai, Mubadala, Azizi Developments, Al Tayer Motors, Nakheel, Ithra Dubai, Emaar, and the Al Habtoor Group
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Partnerships key to Dubai’s tourism revival, says industry chief
Issam Kazim spoke at the Arabian Travel Market 2021 press conference held ahead of the event set for May 16-19, which is to be the largest in-person event since the onset of coronavirus 18 months ago
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Emirates chief sees aviation industry returning to ‘former glory’ by 2023
Carriers set to see demand return to 2019 levels by 2023, without a fundamental change in business model, if coronavirus is dealt with meaningfully, said Emirates boss
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In pictures: Emirates flights departing Dubai undergo enhanced cleaning
In response to the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Emirates is taking extra steps that go above and beyond industry and regulatory requirements to ensure its customers’ health and comfort, and provide them with confidence and peace of mind when planning their travel.
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Gallery: Emirates airline gives first glimpse of Boeing’s 777x
Emirates airline will be the first operator of the new Boeing 777X aircraft due for delivery starting in mid-2020
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Gallery: Emirates reveals Dubai Rugby Sevens themed A380 livery
Emirates Airlines unveiled new Dubai Rugby Sevens A380 livery dedicated to flagship sporting and social event’s 50th anniversary set to attract more than 100,000 rugby fans
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In pictures: Emirates A380 new livery featuring Real Madrid players
Real Madrid arrived in Abu Dhabi, who won the last two editions will face Kashima Antlers in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup
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Emirates airline’s new Real Madrid A380 flies squad to Abu Dhabi
Emirates airline unveils new Real Madrid A380 decal with charter flight to FIFA Club World Cup
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Emirates, Flydubai launches Skywards tier sale
Despite having 172 partnerships globally, 85% of Emirates Skywards members still redeem their miles on flights
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Emirates airline tops list of attractive employers for UAE students
Google, Apple, Etihad and Dubai Airports are also considered highly attractive by UAE business students, according to new statistics
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Video: Is paying to select your seat the thin end of the wedge?
It used to be the case that buying a place ticket in the UAE included the cost of all associated services. But now the leading airlines are charging for ancillary services, such as seat selection, and there may be plenty more fees to follow.
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Emirates, flydubai launch new joint loyalty programme
Emirates Skywards replaces flydubai’s frequent flyer programme, OPEN, to become the loyalty programme of both airlines
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Aviation focus: Who won the UAE-US flight rights dispute?
Opinion: The UAE points to the continuation of the 2002 Open Skies accord as evidence of victory, while US carriers say the revised deal is in their favour
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Video: Emirates airline more than doubled its profit – but what does the future hold?
Emirates Group announced all its employees would receive a five-week bonus this year, after the airline announced its profits more than doubled in its annual results for 2017-18.
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Opinion: why it’s a win win situation for Emirates
With planes filled to capacity, a successful start to the flydubai deal and a new fleet of aircraft on its way, last week’s A380 order puts Emirates even further ahead of the pack