Emirates
Emirates flies high with FIFA Under 17 World Cup
Nigeria put up a stunning performance at the Seoul FIFA World Cup Stadium on Sunday evening to claim the 2007 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, in front of a capacity crowd of 36,000 people. Emirates, an Official FIFA Partner, invited young football fans to matches throughout the tournament by donating 1,000 tickets to the Korean Youth Football Association (KYFA).
Celebrate Ramadan with Emirates
Emirates customers visiting Dubai during the Holy Month of Ramadan can avail of two nights’ accommodation in their hotel of choice from as little as US$66 per person per night.
Emirates’ longest range aircraft touches down
Emirates recently welcomed the first of its 10 Boeing 777-200LRs on order, bringing the fast-expanding airline's fleet count to 108. This new aircraft also represents the 50th Boeing 777 to have joined the fleet of the multi award-winning airline.
Emirates towers over Newcastle
Britain's newest air traffic control centre was today christened The Emirates Tower as the Dubai-based international airline announced a new sponsorship partnership with Newcastle International Airport.
Emirates honours UAE national summer trainees
Emirates has honoured students at its annual Summer Trainee graduation ceremony, reaffirming its commitment to the recruitment and career development of the country’s young people.
Emirates promotes Houston across the Southwest
Leisure and business travelers from America’s Southwest are gearing up for a first ever, non-stop air link between Dubai and Houston, Emirates’ second gateway in the United States. The service will commence 3rd December operating three times a week and increasing to a daily service from 1st February 2008.
Dubai to host FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
FIFA announced on Sunday that the United Arab Emirates will host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009 in Dubai. The city has quickly become the sporting capital of the Middle East and the announcement further underlines that fact.
Emirates and Airbus conclude week-long tests
Seven days, 100 tests, and more than 2000 people involved: the A380’s compatibility at Dubai International Airport has been successfully demonstrated. With an onboard team of almost 80 Airbus personnel that participated in the test programme, the 21st century flagship aircraft took off from Dubai at 10:00 hours on Tuesday, having effectively concluded a rigorous campaign of operability tests, both in normal and extreme temperature conditions.
Upgrade your summer excitement with Emirates Holidays
As temperatures heat up this summer, Emirates Holidays the largest wholesale tour operator in the Gulf and Middle East, is encouraging travellers from the region to visit the cooler climes of Asia and Australasia with attractive deals to no less than 11 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.
Emirates opens centre for aviation excellence in Australia
The Emirates Group has cemented its relationship with Western Australia’s Edith Cowan University with the opening of the Centre for Security & Aviation Excellence.
Emirates Airline joins international balloon festival
Emirates Airline has passed through the skies alongside an enormous elephant, a huge house, a gliding shopping trolley and a piece of chocolate. No, the airline has not gone mad - it's been taking its high flying message to an international balloon festival, spread across five countries in three continents.
Emirates begins flurry of new routes with Newcastle launch
Emirates Airline is powering up for a transcontinental road show blitz to support a flurry of route launches across the world, beginning with the Newcastle service on September 1st.
Emirates donates FIFA Under-17 World Cup tickets
Emirates, an official FIFA partner, continues its support of football around the world by donating 1,000 tickets for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to the Korean Youth Football Association (KYFA). The tickets will enable future star football players to witness first-hand the matches between players from 24 different countries.
Emirates footballers win aviation cup
The Emirates Group Football team have compounded their standing among the world’s airlines with victory in the Lufthansa Cologne Aviation Cup. Their four-nil win in the six-a-side event in the German city of Cologne follows their resounding success in Malaysia in April when they lifted the prestigious World Inter-Airline 9-a-side Trophy.
Emirates expands internet seat selection feature
All Emirates Airline customers can now select and secure their preferred seats on their flights at the time of booking, when they purchase their tickets online at Emirates.com. Previously available only to customers who purchase First and Business class tickets online, Emirates is now making this feature available to customers booking online for all classes of travel.