Emirates Workforce Rises to 105,000, as Turnover Hits $25.8B

The Emirates Group has announced that its workforce is now over 105,000 and group turnover also increased Emirates today announced its 29th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion, despite a turbulent year for aviation and travel. Released today in its 2016-17 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted an AED 2.5 billion (US$ 670 million) […]

Emirates introduces laptop and tablet handling service for US flights

Enables US-bound passengers to use their laptops and tablets until just before boarding Customers can continue to use smart phones on board, staying connected with mobile telephone services and free Wi-Fi. Electronics ban does not apply to Emirates’ US-bound flights via Milan and Athens. Passengers encouraged to pack their electronic devices into their check-in luggage, […]

EMIRATES TO UNVEIL ENHANCED A380 ONBOARD LOUNGE AT ITB BERLIN

Emirates, Skytrax’s World’s Best Airline 2016, will launch a series of new cabin products and enhancements in 2017 for both its A380 and Boeing 777 fleet.  The multi-million dollar cabin interiors upgrade programme includes an enhanced Onboard Lounge for its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “The A380 Onboard Lounge […]

SUPERJUMBO AIRLINE, EMIRATES THINKING SMALL AGAIN

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark said he is looking at buying smaller single-aisle jets, better known for tighter cabins and fewer amenities, rather than its opulent airliners with showers and walkup bars.  Clark, longtime president of the world’s largest international airline, told CNN’s Richard Quest there are three different studies on his desk today. Over the […]