Explore more cities in one trip with The Emirates Asia Pass

Emirates has unveiled an exciting new way for travellers to explore Southeast Asia with the launch of the Emirates Asia Pass. Designed for travellers seeking cultural discovery and flexible itineraries, the pass simplifies multi-city travel across the region, offering...

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CAPTAIN PRELLER KOPOLO: AN AVIATION STALWART RETIRES 

When Proflight Zambia’s flight PO303 touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka on October 26, it was met with a water salute from the airport’s fire trucks - a ceremonial tribute reserved for special occasions and key...

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Emirates Group collaborates with OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and innovation

Emirates and OpenAI have entered into a strategic collaboration to advance AI adoption and innovation across the airline.  The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programmes, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed...

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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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PROFLIGHT ZAMBIA BOOSTS REGIONAL TOURISM WITH NEW ROUTE TO BOTSWANA

Proflight Zambia, the country’s leading scheduled airline, is expanding its regional network with the launch of a new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route in May 2026. This seasonal service will link the iconic Victoria Falls – which borders Zambia and Zimbabwe, and...

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Emirates targets Zimbabwe aircraft technicians in global recruitment drive  

Qualified aircraft technicians from Zimbabwe could have the opportunity to work for Emirates as the world’s largest international airline scouts for engineering talent in Harare this November.  The move is part of the airline’s global effort to recruit top-tier aircraft...

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AASA CALLS FOR BOLD INTERVENTIONS TO TRANSFORM AFRICAN AVIATION

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) called for a bold, collective effort to democratise and liberate the continent’s aviation sector through a series of interventions including harmonising regulations, opening markets to competition, stabilising the industry supply chain, financial...

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