January 9, 2024
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7min
 As global interest peaks in Veganuary – an initiative that has highlighted the benefits of a vegan diet for the last decade, Emirates has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges later […]

January 9, 2024
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FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, is proud to announce a significant enhancement to its service offerings by obtaining approval for inflight self-catering. This strategic move aligns with the airline’s vision to offer low-cost international travel.     FitsAir’s Inflight Catering Services prioritise affordability and variety, providing passengers with wallet-friendly meal choices that won’t strain […]

January 4, 2024
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Dubai, UAE– 4 January 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will reinforce its commitment to South Korea by ramping up its operations in Seoul with three additional weekly flights starting 19 February 2024. The new flights will operate as EK324/ EK325 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, Emirates’ flight EK324 […]

December 22, 2023
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      Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, wraps up a major year of growth and investment in both its current and future operations. Signalling its confidence in the essential role air cargo will continue to play in global trade, the airline has made significant leaps towards its long-term […]

December 13, 2023
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      Dubai, UAE, 13 Dec 2023: As a busy year of international travel draws to a close, the world’s largest international airline is revealing how passengers spent their time inflight, delving into data to dissect what exactly Emirates customers watched and listened to on journeys to and from 140 destinations around the world. Most […]

December 6, 2023
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4min
      Emirates has swept up five accolades at the prestigious 2023 World Travel Awards Grand Final. Spotlighting everything from First Class and inflight entertainment to Skywards and brand, Emirates’ recognition is a testament to its longstanding investment in its outstanding customer experience. At the high-profile industry awards ceremony, Emirates was named the World’s […]

November 30, 2023
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6min
      Double win for the Dubai-based carrier as it also took home “Best Airline in the Middle East.” Thousands of global readers recognized Emirates for its outstanding customer service, operational excellence, and world-class products.   Emirates took centre stage at the ULTRAs 2023 Awards, taking home two coveted accolades. Crowned “Best Airline in […]


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