February 6, 2025
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As part of ongoing efforts to repurpose waste and connect with communities, Emirates has recently distributed more than 12,000 First Class eye masks to schools for the blind, sensory services, and vision support centres across the UK. The donation was inspired by an idea from a creative teacher in Scotland, who connected Emirates to a […]

January 31, 2025
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6min18
Major investment highlights Thailand’s importance as key market in airline’s network Lounge expansion signals growing premium travel demand to/from Bangkok Dubai, UAE – 31 January 2025:  Emirates is celebrating the opening of its new lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Satellite 1 Terminal (SAT-1). The newly relocated and refurbished lounge in the airport’s latest terminal sets […]

January 28, 2025
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Travel with Emirates to Dubai and receive exciting offers including complimentary access to popular attractions Colombo, Sri Lanka, 28 January 2025 – Emirates has announced a special new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this Winter. Emirates tickets purchased between 17 February and 9 March makes them eligible for complimentary access to Sky Views […]

January 23, 2025
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6min16
Wejhaty will serve more than 80,000 employees, their families, and thousands of jobseekers The Emirates Group, one of the largest employers in Dubai, has unveiled a futuristic lounge at its iconic headquarters to serve global candidates, new joiners, employees, their families, and retirees, reflecting Dubai’s drive to attract, retain, and cultivate the best talent from […]

January 15, 2025
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Dubai, UAE – 15 January 2025: Following Emirates’ successful launch to Madagascar in September 2024, the airline will introduce additional flights to the island nation, boosting its schedule from four to six-weekly services, starting 2 April 2025. The move reinforces the airline’s commitment to support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions to accommodate more leisure visitors and promote […]

January 10, 2025
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Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’ seamless services and personalised hospitality, making travel more accessible for all. The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards […]

December 31, 2024
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4min29
Boost to operations set to increase daily seat capacity by 30%, supporting Sri Lanka’s tourism growth plans Colombo, Sri Lanka – 31 December 2024: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat […]

December 13, 2024
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7min27
Airline crowned ‘World’s Leading Airline’ in four categories – recognised for its brand image, luxurious First Class cabins, inflight entertainment system, and loyalty programme Emirates also won ‘Best Airline App Worldwide’ and ‘Best Airline App in the Middle East’ at the World Travel Tech Awards Dubai, UAE: 12 December 2024 – Emirates has taken home […]


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