Emirates clinches Best Airline Worldwide at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards
• Airline honoured with top accolade for the 13th straight time• Walks away with Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge Emirates has once again been honoured at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, securing the industry’s most coveted accolade—Best Airline Worldwide—alongside Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East…
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Emirates launches world’s most comprehensive travel insurance
Emirates has become the first airline in the world to offer Comprehensive Travel Cover, an industry-first travel insurance product that handles it all, including medical cover for conflict-related incidents, backed by airline-managed hotel accommodation and extended-stay support across a range of disruption scenarios.
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Emirates Group achieves record profit of AED 24.4 bn (US$ 6.6 bn) in 2025-26
The UAE corporate tax rate applied to the Emirates Group increased from 9% to 15% this year, due to the adoption of Pillar Two tax rules in the UAE. After accounting for the tax charge, the Group’s profit after tax is AED 21.0 billion (US$ 5.7 billion), up 3% from 2024-25.
Emirates Media Statement – 7 March
Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations. The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements.
Emirates media statement
Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights.
Emirates Premium Economy reach with expanded city rollout to include Karachi
Emirates will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. Starting on 1 March*, Emirates’ retrofitted three-class Boeing 777-200LR will begin operating daily to Karachi on EK606/607.
Emirates Showcases Retrofitted B777 with Premium Economy to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Operations to Karachi
Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at Jinnah International Airport.
Emirates receives all-women delegation of ICC match officials ahead of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, received at its Dubai headquarters the all-female Emirates ICC panel of match officials, ahead of their journey to India and Sri Lanka to mark the start of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.
Emirates supports early education with a donation of 107 ‘Aircrafted KIDS by Emirates’ special edition bags in Lahore
Education is one of the greatest engines for societal development, laying a strong foundation for economic empowerment. To support Pakistan’s initiatives of making education accessible to its children, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has donated essential supplies and limited-edition, handcrafted backpacks from its ‘Aircrafted by Emirates’ collection to a non-profit organization in Pakistan.
Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marked a significant milestone with its inaugural flight landing in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The arrival of flight EK707 at Ivato International Airport was celebrated with a water cannon salute, followed by an exclusive event attended by VIPs, government officials, industry guests, and media. Among the distinguished attendees were His Excellency Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar, and the First Lady, who personally welcomed the Emirates delegation led by Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Airline.
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