Emirates
Skywards members earn more miles through March
Between 1st and 31st March 2008, members of Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates, can earn Triple Miles when flying First Class, and Double Miles when flying Business Class on more than 100 flights across the Emirates network.
Mercator on a rapid expansion
Philippine Airlines has become the latest customer for RAPID, the integrated solution for airline revenue accounting developed by Mercator, the IT division of the Emirates Group.
Emirates to expand Indian network to 10 cities
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has announced it will launch six-weekly non-stop services to the south Indian city of Kozhikode (Calicut), starting 1st July 2008.
Emirates raises US$253 million for Boeing deliveries
Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, raised US$253 million for the financing of two new Boeing 777 aircraft. The 12-year finance leases were underwritten by three global financial institutions, namely HSH Nordbank AG, Mashreqbank.psc and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. HSH Nordbank also acted as Facility & Security Agent for the lenders.
Cars on the fast track thanks to Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo were watching last weekend’s GP2 and Speedcars Asia Series race with a great sense of pride. Earlier last week the cargo arm of Emirates Airline transported the last of the 26 GP2 cars, 20 Speedcars and all of their spare parts from Dubai to Indonesia.
Emirates invests in latest baggage handling technology
Emirates Airline today announced it is partnering with London Heathrow, Dubai International and Hong Kong International airports, to trial the latest RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology in baggage handling.
Snow forecast for the United Arab Emirates
Motorists around the UAE have been lashed with rain, sand and high winds in recent days - and soon, they could be mistaken for thinking snow is on the way!
Emirates Engineering signs up for training excellence
Emirates Airline’s engineering division has signed an agreement with Emirates Aviation College (Aerospace & Academic Studies) to certify its apprenticeship programme with an internationally-recognised qualification.
Emirates tables its Cape Town plans
Emirates fever is set to hit Cape Town as the Dubai-based airline thrusts itself into a series of awareness-building events ahead of the launch of its services to the city; it’s second in the Republic of South Africa.
Woods claims second Dubai victory
Tiger Woods proved his superiority in the world of golf by putting up a brilliant display to claim his second Dubai Desert Classic title at the Emirates Golf Club on Sunday evening.
An appetising starter for Emirates in 2008
Emirates, the global airline flying to six continents, has started the year on a sweet note with the ‘The Most Creative Business Cabin Food & Beverage of the Year’ award from M.I.C.E Travel, China.
Microsoft and Emirates join forces for innovation
Microsoft and Emirates announced today they will set up an Innovation lab in Dubai to develop new products and services for the travel industry using Microsoft’s cutting-edge technologies and tapping on Emirates’ expertise and experience in developing IT solutions for the aviation and travel industry. Both companies will invest in the project.
AC Milan depart Dubai in victorious fashion with Emirates
AC Milan, the FIFA Club World Cup winning football team, ended its week long winter tour to Dubai with a 2-0 victory over the UAE National Team in the Emirates Challenge, played in front of a capacity crowd at the Al Nasr Sports Club on Tuesday evening.
Dubai teenager wins trip of a lifetime with Emirates
South African teenager, Michael Misselhorn from Wellington International School in Dubai, could be set to follow in the footsteps of Kaka and Ronaldo after winning the opportunity to train as an AC Milan player thanks to Emirates.
AC Milan touchdown in Dubai with Emirates
AC Milan, the recent winner of the FIFA Club World Cup, arrived at Dubai International Airport on Wednesday evening, after flying in on Emirates flights from Milan, Italy and Sao Paulo, Brazil. The AC Milan players are in Dubai for a week of winter training, courtesy of Emirates, a partner of the champions of Europe.