Emirates has departed Dubai for Helsinki, Finland, for the very first time. Emirates flight EK167 departed at 07.30hrs today with a near-full passenger and cargo load, including a VIP delegation and media onboard. With the new route, Emirates introduces the only year-round direct link between the UAE and Finland, unlocking …
Kenya is targeting a major increase in tourist arrivals from the Middle East, backed by new marketing partnerships with global aviation giants Emirates and Qatar Airways. The Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), signed on the sidelines of the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) tourism expo taking place in Dubai, will combine …
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost visitor arrivals and stimulate traffic to the emirate from select markets within the airline’s network. The MOU was signed at the Arabian Travel Market by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief …
Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) announces an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, …
Emirates confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than 100 million EUR each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport. Berlin sits as the political heart of Europe’s …
Several major international airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, have suspended or significantly curtailed flight operations on Monday, 2 March 2026, in response to ongoing regional airspace closures and the continued closure of Dubai International Airport. The decision follows escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which …
Emirates and Marriott International signs an agreement to open Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, a 40-key all-inclusive luxury lodge set within a 7,000-acre conservation reserve in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area. Anticipated to open in mid-2026, the lodge marks the first Ritz-Carlton Lodge in the world and …
Emirates commemorates four decades of operations to India and connecting the nation to global opportunities. From its inaugural services to India on 25 October 1985, Emirates has evolved to become one of the country’s most prominent international carriers offering seamless connectivity via Dubai, award‑winning hospitality, and enduring commercial ties. Over …
Emirates is celebrating 25 years of operations in Uganda, marking a significant milestone since its inaugural flight to Entebbe in 2000. Over the past quarter-century, the airline has carried 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, linking Uganda to Emirates’ extensive global network through Dubai. Initially operating three weekly flights via …
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai, utilising a single ticket and enjoying the convenience of baggage transfers. Tickets are now on sale …
