Emirates wins Best Inflight Entertainment Award

Emirates has been crowned the global winner of the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment Award’ in Airline Ratings 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, announced online. according to a press release. Emirates scooped the top award for inflight entertainment from an extensive finalist list of global airlines, due to its whopping 6,500 channels of high

Emirates signs MoU with Icelandair

Emirates has signed an MoU with Icelandair as the airlines look to leverage each other’s networks. Both the airlines are working towards expanding their existing interline partnership into a reciprocal codeshare agreement. Customers will benefit from single-ticket travel with competitive fares, and one-stop baggage check-in to a myriad of destinations

Emirates and ITA Airways sign codeshare agreement

Emirates and ITA Airways of Italy have inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership. Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond. Under the planned codeshare, Emirates’ customers will be able to

Emirates and TUI Cruises renew partnership

Reinforcing Dubai’s status as a hub for cruise tourism, Emirates has renewed its partnership with TUI Cruises for the upcoming two cruise seasons. The renewed partnership with was signed on the sidelines of ITB Berlin by Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline; and Wybcke Meier, CEO of

Emirates Skywards partners with Visa

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has announced an exclusive, multi-year strategic partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments. The new partnership with Visa will strengthen collaboration between Emirates Skywards and co-brand issuer partners across the GCC; enable the loyalty programme to work more closely

Emirates named global airline partner, title partner of Emirates NBA Cup

Emirates and the National Basketball Association (NBA) announced a multiyear global marketing partnership naming Emirates the Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA.  The collaboration also makes Emirates the inaugural title partner of the NBA Cup, previously named the NBA In-Season Tournament, as well as the first-ever referee jersey patch

Emirates to celebrate Valentine’s Day with romantic offers

On February 14, on Emirates flight customers are to be treated to Valentine's Day-themed cakes and chocolates onboard, a range of decadent pink desserts in Emirates lounges, tempting gifts on Emirates RED and an array of mood-setting movies and music. Emirates will also show feel-good movies, like critically acclaimed romantic

Emirates ramps up operations in Australia

Emirates has announced it will ramp up its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight EK430/431 between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380 starting from 1 October, along with adding a second daily service between Dubai and Perth operated by a Boeing 777-300ER starting from 1 December.   Through upgraded

Emirates to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents

Emirates will conduct a cabin crew recruitment drive in 2024 of 5,000 new joiners, who will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience. The recruitment drive is designed primarily for those who will soon or have recently stepped into the world of work. The airline is inviting

Emirates’ winter offer for Dubai visitors

Emirates has announced an exciting new offer for travellers planning to visit Dubai this winter. Starting from 12 January, people who have bought flights to Dubai or added a stopover in Dubai of 8 hours or more can enjoy free tickets to two of Dubai’s biggest attractions – the Museum