Championing the importance of women’s contributions to the growth and development of aviation, Emirates recently hosted Shaesta Waiz for a Boeing 777 simulator challenge in its home base of Dubai. Waiz is the founder and pilot of Dreams Soar, Inc. (DSI), a non-profit organisation, which mission is to inspire and empower young females to become … Read more
Emirates has announced it will increase the frequency of flights between Dubai and Khartoum from five to seven a week starting 8 August, 2017. As with Emirates’ current flights between the two cities, it will also operate a Boeing 777 on the additional services, offering customers a choice of cabins with 8 luxurious private suites … Read more
Emirates has said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States. In March, the US banned laptops and other large electronic devices to and from eight mostly Muslim nations, fearing bombs may be concealed in them. Emirates, which flies to the US from its Dubai hub, said it … Read more
Emirates has said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on its flights to the United States. In March, the US banned laptops and other large electronic devices to and from eight mostly Muslim nations, fearing bombs may be concealed in them. Emirates, which flies to the US from its Dubai hub, said it … Read more
Team New Zealand will “do the right thing” in formulating the next America’s Cup, chief executive Grant Dalton vowed after the Kiwis’ stunning victory over Team USA plunged the sailing world into suspense. “We will put into place rules and an organization of our own team New Zealand that if we’re good enough we’ll hold … Read more
Kiwis on Tuesday greeted Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup victory with jubilation and a huge sigh of relief as it was revealed the triumph was secured with a damaged boat that could have failed at any time. New Zealand syndicate boss Grant Dalton said after the win that Team NZ had to nurse their boat … Read more
Emirates is offering Ghanaian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai with a special Economy and Business Class return airfare that includes a free Visa, a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a “My Emirates Pass”. Under the special offer, an Economy Class ticket from Accra to Dubai, airport taxes inclusive, … Read more
The former striker expressed admiration for the supporters who chose not to attend the Gunners’ second-last home game of the 2017-18 season Arsenal legend Ian Wright has backed Gunners fans for ‘voting with their feet’ and boycotting the club’s game against Sunderland. The attendance at the Emirates was significantly lower than usual for the game … Read more
Emirates announced it will introduce a third daily service to Brisbane, Australia from 1 December 2017, complementing Emirates’ existing two daily services. The direct service, to be operated on a B777-200LR aircraft with eight seats in First Class, 42 in Business Class and 216 in Economy Class, will increase capacity on the route by 3,724 seats a week, inbound and outbound … Read more
Emirates airline said Thursday its 2016-17 profit dropped by 82.5 percent to $340 million, citing fierce competition, currency devaluations and US travel restrictions as major challenges. “Against significant currency devaluations against the US dollar and fare adjustments due to a highly competitive business environment, Emirates managed to keep its revenue stable” at 85.1 billion dirham … Read more
Ghana international Andre Ayew’s smile was bright when he returned to training at the Rush Green complex ahead of their away game against Arsenal in mid-week. The Ghanaian was toothless in their 2-1 defeat at the hands Hull City with their manager’s future up in the air. It does not get easy with a trip … Read more
Travellers across the Middle East expressed frustration Wednesday at a ban on large electronic devices for flights to the United States and Britain that has sparked confusion and speculation. From Saturday, passengers on flights to the United States and Britain from major hubs in Turkey and the Arab world will have to check in any … Read more
Emirates is giving centre stage to its women employees on the upcoming occasion of International Women’s Day. Women make up close to 44% of the airline’s workforce and have been an integral part of the success story of Emirates over the last 31 years. Emirates currently employs more than 29,000 women from over 150 nationalities. Women employed at Emirates come … Read more
Flight diversions due to inflight medical emergencies make up a tiny portion of the millions of flights operated annually, but it is costly for airlines. With more people traveling by air, the actual number of inflight medical events has been gradually increasing over the years. Emirates, the largest airline by international traffic, operates over 3,500 … Read more
Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai International Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests at a minimal fee regardless of their class of travel. The pay-per-visit access will be available to Emirates Skywards members and their guests travelling on Emirates. Business Class travelers now … Read more
Emirates airline has changed pilot and flight attendant rosters on flights to the United States following the sudden U. S. travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, highlighting the challenges facing airlines to deal with the new rules. The world’s largest long-haul carrier, which flies daily to 11 U.S. cities, has made “the necessary adjustments to … Read more
Emirates has introduced yet another innovation aimed at making it easier for its Ghanaian customers to purchase airline tickets to any of its over 150 destinations. Ghanaian travellers seeking to enjoy the world class onboard services and products provided by Emirates can now purchase their tickets from their mobile phones via MTN Mobile Money. The … Read more
The Emirates Group has announced its half-year results for 2016-17. The Group held steady on revenue, but profit was hit by the double impact of a strong US dollar and challenging operating environment for the airline and travel business. The Emirates Group revenue was AED 46.5 billion (US$ 12.7 billion) for the first six months … Read more
Emirates, the title sponsor of the Emirates FA Cup in England, is bringing the top trophy on its first-ever tour to Africa. The airline, which sponsors some of the world’s biggest sporting events and teams, aims to connect with people through their passion for sports, and in this case, through football by taking the Emirates … Read more
Emirates rejects naira in payment for flight in Nigeria Emirates Airlines has rejected the Nigerian currency, naira, for payment by travellers to Brazil. The Dubai-based airline is rather demanding a credit card mode of payment from passengers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The development, which caught many passengers unawares, caused some of … Read more