Emirates
Emirates graduates ready to boost aviation industry
As the region’s aviation and tourism industry continues to grow, so does the demand for qualified personnel. The good news is that following the 16th Graduation Ceremony from the Emirates Aviation College (Aerospace & Academic Studies) there are now 120 new graduates ready to join the industry.
Emirates – Tailored for a new era
Emirates Airline's 16,000-plus uniformed staff are to be given a sharper, more business-like look with the introduction of a brand new uniform. Carrying forward the strongest components of the existing iconic outfit, the new, stylish and contemporary look will be unveiled when the airline receives its first A380s over the next months. The cabin crew assigned to Emirates’ flagship aircraft will be the first to wear the new uniform.
Emirates launches hotel-for-free offer
In line with Emirates' continued efforts to promote Dubai as a world-class tourist destination, the airline is offering First and Business Class passengers flying to or via Dubai special super value packages from 1st July to 31st August. First Class Passengers receive two nights at The Palace - The Old Town or The Harbour Hotel and Residence.
Emirates SkyCargo increases services to China
The Emirates SkyCargo presence was certainly felt at Air Cargo China 2008 with the award winning carrier’s spectacular, new, double-storey exhibition stand. Next week Emirates SkyCargo’s presence in southern China will also be felt with the launch, on 1st July, of six direct Guangzhou-Dubai services a week.
Emirates SkyCargo scores a double of international awards
Emirates SkyCargo's reputation for unsurpassed customer service was recognised once again last week when it was awarded two prestigious awards in London and Shanghai respectively.
Emirates to launch first commercial A380 service to America
Air travellers will be able to experience Emirates Airline’s state-of-the-art A380 aircraft for the first time on 1st August, when the airline launches its first A380 commercial service from Dubai to New York JFK. The 14-hour non-stop flight will also be the first-ever commercial A380 service to The Americas.
Emirates goes gung-ho for Guangzhou
Escape to the beautiful “spring city” of Guangzhou with Emirates introductory offer of free hotel stay that lasts from 1st July till 30th Sept 2008. The offer extends to passengers in all classes of travel.
Emirates spreads its wings in India
Set against a backdrop of booming trade ties and escalating travel between Dubai and India, Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing carriers has announced plans to advance its Indian operation with 18 additional flights per week, effective 1st July 2008.
Emirates awaits arrival of its newest A380 aircraft
Emirates Airline, the largest customer for the A380 superjumbo, today announced it will receive the first of its 58 A380 aircraft on order from Airbus’ Hamburg facility on 28th July 2008. The 58 A380s on Emirates’ order book are worth US$ 18.8 billion at current list prices.
Dubai-based airline to launch daily flights to Durban
Following the successful start of operations in Cape Town, Emirates Airline will advance its presence in South Africa with the introduction of daily flights to Durban, effective 1st December 2008.
Emirates leads the polls
Emirates Airline has started the month of May in style, sweeping four major awards for excellence at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2008 ceremony in Dubai. A few days later, Emirates was named “Most Popular Airline” in ArabianBusiness.com’s Travel Survey 2008, outflanking the next closest contender by a large margin.
Businesses take off with Emirates
Emirates Airline has launched Business Rewards, a new and innovative reward programme tailor-made for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). An online-based programme, Business Rewards offers SMEs the opportunity to benefit from employee flights. Each time a registered employee books their Emirates flight through Business Rewards, the business earns Business Rewards Miles while the individual traveller continues to earn their Miles from Skywards, Emirates’ frequent flyer programme.
Emirates becomes 100% e-ticket enabled
Emirates continues to lead the way in e-ticketing, recently concluding its 100th interline e-ticketing agreement. This means the airline’s e-ticketing product is now even more widely available, enabling more travellers to enjoy the benefits of e-tickets when flying with Emirates.
Emirates passengers fly though Dubai Airport
Flying has just become even simpler for Emirates passengers following the introduction of an innovative new facility at the award winning carrier’s Dubai International Airport hub.
Emirates gains goodwill in Guangzhou
A delegation of senior executives from Emirates arrived in Guangzhou to showcase the airline and Dubai ahead of the launch of its services on 1st July. They met government officials, VIPs, the travel trade industry, media and other stakeholders during the road show.