Emirates
Emirates launches world’s longest green flight trial
On 15th December, Emirates Airline, with one of the world’s youngest fleets will trial a new environmental programme as it executes the longest green journey. The programme, to be analyzed and reviewed on the airline’s inaugural flight from Dubai to San Francisco, will represent the world’s first cross-polar green flight.
Emirates brings its own double-decker to London
Emirates is bringing its very own brand of double-decker to London with the arrival of its industry leading A380. Starting this month, flight number EK001, which departs Dubai daily at 07.45hrs and arrives in London Heathrow at 11.35hrs, is to be served by the giant airliner.
Emirates fuels growth between Dubai and Lagos
Emirates is to double its services between two of the fastest growing cities on earth - Dubai and Lagos. The airline will increase its seven-times-a-week Lagos service to twice daily from February 1st next year, further supporting trade in Nigeria and expanding channels of investment between the west African nation, the UAE and beyond.
Emirates extends sponsorship of Hong Kong Open
The 50th edition celebrations of the Hong Kong Open this year, held at the Hong Kong Golf Club from 20th – 23rd November, have been further boosted by the news that Emirates Airline will extend its sponsorship deal to 2011.
Emirates Terminal 3 has arrived
Emirates moved lock, stock and barrel to its new home at Emirates Terminal 3 – Dubai International last week, thrilling more than a million passengers who have explored and made this ultra-luxurious, colossal facility their own lifestyle destination.
Emirates announces additional flights for Hajj
In a move aimed at facilitating travel for thousands of pilgrims, Dubai-based Emirates Airline has announced the addition of extra flights to Jeddah for the forthcoming Hajj pilgrimage.
Emirates chairs its 21st lounge opening
Emirates is not known for lounging, but the award winning carrier will encourage you to do just that after launching the 21st executive lounge on its global network in Zurich, Switzerland.
Emirates Terminal 3 opens for business
Emirates threw open the doors of its swanky new home – Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport – to its passengers, in a phased operation that commenced earlier this month (October 14).
Emirates launches phase two of T3 at Dubai International
With the first phase of flight operations from Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International proceeding smoothly as planned, Emirates is ready to launch the next phase from the new terminal on 21st October at 14:00 hours.
It's no mythology - Emirates is going daily to Cyprus
Emirates is to begin daily flights to Cyprus from December 1st, representing a further ramping up of the airline's services in Europe. Emirates has flown to Cyprus since 1994 and currently offers a five-times a week service from Dubai. As of December, EK 107 will depart Dubai on a daily basis at 0815, arriving in Larnaca at 1025, making the Mediterranean island even more attractive to passengers from the UAE and beyond.
Emirates hosts 4th World Airline Bowling Tournament
Emirates Airline will host the 4th World Airline Bowling Championship (WABC), to be held at the Dubai International Bowling Centre from 30th October–1st November. Thirty two teams from more than 11 international airlines have already confirmed participation and will compete for trophies in the singles, doubles, masters and team events as well as the coveted World Airline Bowling Cup Champion Team accolade.
Emirates extends its commitment to India
Continuing its support of key golfing events across the world and its commitment to India, Emirates, the Dubai-based global airline, will once again be the Official Airline of the Hero Honda Indian Open.
Emirates Terminal 3 geared for growth
Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year when fully operational, Emirates Terminal 3, scheduled to open on 14th October 2008, promises travellers the perfect start to an amazing journey from this avant-garde airport.
Emirates Holidays celebrates its First Anniversary in Brazil
Emirates Holidays is announcing a range of tailor-made packages to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, to commemorate the one year anniversary of the first Emirates Airline flight to Brazil on 1st October 2007.
Emirates Airline website scoops industry award
Emirates Airline has recently won the prestigious international award ‘Best Global Airline Website’ in the 2008 ‘WebAwards’. WebAward, now in its 12th year, is an annual awards event organised by the US-based Web Marketing Association, which recognises the best websites across 96 industries in 47 countries around the world and sets the standard of excellence for all website development.