Emirates and South African Airways enhance codeshare agreement, building on 28 years of partnership

Building on almost three decades of strong and successful partnership, Emirates and South African Airways are further enhancing their relationship, working towards a reciprocal codeshare agreement, ahead of the busy peak travel season.

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Emirates wins ULTRAs ‘Best Airline in the World’ award for 8th year in a row

Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline in the World’ for the 8th consecutive year, at the esteemed ULTRAs travel awards held in Dubai yesterday. Based on votes from Ultratravel’s global network of 1.2 million travellers, Emirates also scooped the...

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Emirates to roll out next phase of fleet retrofit programme, with 111 aircraft set for next-level enhancements

Emirates' retrofit programme enters its next phase, with 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s lined up to receive the airline’s latest cabin innovations. Starting from August 2026, the airline will introduce a host of new onboard products, alongside a...

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The Emirates A350 makes its flypast debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow

Making its first-ever appearance in aerial formation, the Emirates A350 starred in the spectacular 2025 Dubai Airshow opening flypast. Joined by the Emirates Boeing 777 and the iconic A380, the airline showcased its full fleet in flight for the...

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Gaining speed at 40,000 feet: Emirates set to operate the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international wide-body fleet, bringing ultra-fast connectivity on 232 Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft

Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-fast service delivers ground-quality internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline's long-standing commitment to industry-leading...

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Emirates highlights extra busy December with over 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals

Emirates is advising all customers of a significant travel surge throughout the month of December. With peak tourist season in full swing, a myriad of local events and recent changes to the KHDA calendar ensuring schools are closed for...

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Emirates to launch third daily service to Nairobi, helping unlock inbound tourism growth

Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing 1st March 2026. With the additional frequency, the Kenyan capital will be served with 21 Emirates...

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Emirates gears up for largest ever presence at Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates is poised for a standout presence at the Dubai Airshow 2025, showcasing a diverse range of innovative products alongside introducing technologies that offer a glimpse into how air travel will evolve in the years ahead.

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To infinity and beyond (via Dubai): Emirates SkyCargo transports Arab Satellite 813

Working in close coordination with the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at UAE University, Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, transported Arab Satellite 813 from Dubai to its launch site. The collaboration marks a milestone...

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