Emirates
Emirates is the world's largest Airbus A380 operator. The airline is based out of Dubai International Airport, and carrier many passengers connecting through Dubai alongside those traveling to or from the city. The airline only operates the Boeing 777 and A380, though it is due to add the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X in the coming years. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Emirates
- IATA/ICAO Code
- EK/UAE
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Dubai International Airport
- Year Founded
- 1985
- CEO
- Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
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Dubai Airport Is Trying To Recover From A Large Baggage Backlog After Epic Flood
Following a large amount of rainfall and subsequent disruption, Emirates and Dubai International Airport (DXB) warned customers about further delays.
Emirates Warns Of Extended Flight Disruptions After Historic Dubai Flood
Many flights to and from Dubai have been delayed and canceled in the past 24 hours.
Extreme Flooding At Dubai Airport Causes Flight Diversions and Cancellations
At least 45 arriving and departing flights have been canceled throughout the day, with arrivals affected into the evening.
Emirates Launches 2nd Daily Airbus A380 Rome Flights For The 1st Time in 7 Years
The carrier will be all-A380 to the Italian capital this summer.
Emirates And Other UAE Airlines Cancel And Divert Flights As Conflict Closes Airspace
Services to Europe and North America are among the flights affected.
The Airbus A380 At Emirates: What Are The Superjumbo's Top Routes?
The UAE flag carrier currently flies the A380 to nearly 50 destinations worldwide.
Emirates Fuels Up With SAF At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
To invest the billions needed, the SAF industry must find more committed customers and enthusiastic partners like Emirates.
Emirates Marks Eid Al Fitr With New Onboard & Lounge Menu
The airline will serve special meals on select flights from April 10-13.
Examined: Why Emirates & Etihad Aren't Part Of One Of The 'Big Three' Alliances
The two airlines value individual codeshare deals more.
The Best Of Aviation April Fools 2024
The airline and travel industry celebrated April Fools' Day with some light-hearted jokes.
Emirates Celebrates Easter With Sweet Treats & Classic Meals Onboard And In Lounges
The special desserts and savory dishes were sure to delight the palates of many.
Flight Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Business Class London Heathrow To Dubai
While the carrier operates 6 Airbus A380s daily on this route, it also deploys a seventh service operated by the Boeing 777-300ER.
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The incident took place as the aircraft was preparing for its scheduled flight to Dubai on March 27.
Vegan-Friendly Airlines? Unhappy Flyer Shares Sad Sandwich On 12 Hour Flight
While some airlines still serve subpar vegan options, others have recognized the potential to lure in vegan flyers with their catering options.
Emirates And Ethiopian Airlines Collision At 37,000ft Averted By Somaliland ATC
Two aircraft were involved in another near miss while flying over the Horn of Africa.
The Boeing 777-300ER At Emirates: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Flying
The aircraft has a lot to offer at the Dubai-based UAE flag carrier.
Emirates & Etihad Offer Iftar Meals While Qatar Airways Allows More Baggage For Ramadan
These special offerings started earlier this month.
Dubai-Riyadh: Emirates Launches 2024's Shortest Airbus A380 Flight
The route was last served by the quadjet in 2020 when it was not the shortest offering.