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Routes

Emirates Inaugurates A380 on Sixth U.S. Route

June 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Boston became the latest recipient of Airbus A380 service from Emirates Airline on Saturday as the airline begins its upgraded service on the Dubai to Boston route for the summer. The sixth city to receive

Airports

Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

May 31, 2019 Jordan Green

The past week has seen the Northeast encounter a swath of severe weather that has plagued aviation in the region. With high winds, heavy rains and thunderstorms battering the region, delays, ground stops and diversions

News

Emirates Finishes Boeing 777-200 Refresh, Retires Classic 777-300 Fleet

April 17, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Emirates Airline has completed a $150 million reconfiguration of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, the airline’s smallest twin-engine aircraft, retrofitting the entirety of its 10 aircraft fleet in just over a year. The renovations to the

News

Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

February 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has finally confirmed that it reviewed its fleet strategy, and as a result, Airbus announced that it will cease the production of the A380. “Following a review of its operations, Emirates is reducing its

Opinions

Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

February 3, 2019 Parker Davis

It was reported on Jan. 31 that Dubai-based Emirates Airline is considering switching some of its orders from Airbus A380 aircraft to the smaller, more fuel efficient Airbus A350. Originally reported by Reuters, that change

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Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

February 1, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Airbus has confirmed that it is currently holding talks with Emirates over the carrier’s current Airbus A380 contract. The Gulf carrier is the largest operator of the type and may be looking at switching some

Routes

Emirates Upgrades Boston Route to A380 Service

January 18, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Emirates has announced that its daily service to Boston will be receiving a substantial upgrade in the form of an Airbus A380. Beginning in June, the airline will send its largest aircraft, the A380, to

Aircraft Orders and Deliveries

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

December 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Emirates Airline has taken delivery of the last of its orders for current generation Boeing 777 aircraft, specifically the Boeing 777-300ER. The Middle Eastern carrier operates the world’s largest fleet of triple-sevens, with over 139

News

Emirates Reports Sudden Drop in Profits Due to Rising Fuel Prices

November 17, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Dubai-based Emirates announced that its half-year profits suffered an 86 percent drop on Thursday. The news comes after the carrier, one of the largest in the Middle East, was hit by sudden hikes in oil

News

Emirates Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Los Angeles

October 28, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Friday marked an important milestone for Emirates Airline as it celebrated its 10 years of flying between Dubai and Los Angeles. Launching the route on Oct. 26, 2008, Los Angeles was Emirates’ third route to

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Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

September 21, 2018 Hemal Gosai

Word broke on Thursday of Emirates potentially acquiring Etihad, a piece of news that seems to re-appear every few months. Both airlines are state-owned by different emirates in the UAE. Emirates is owned by the

News

Emirates First Class Suite Wins Top PaxEx Prize at Future Travel Experience

September 17, 2018 Thomas Pallini

At the Future Travel Experience Global Awards on Monday in Las Vegas, Nevada, Emirates Airline walked away with the top award for their newly-debuted first class suites found on its Boeing 777 aircraft. The product

News

The World’s Largest Airlift of Horses Is Underway

September 7, 2018 Hemal Gosai

For airlines, passenger transport isn’t the only the only profitable aspect of the business. Even passenger airlines often have huge cargo operations that are also extremely profitable in this increasingly interconnected global village. Just about

Exclusive

Emerging Markets, Pilot Shortages, A380s and Tennis: Visiting Emirates’ US Open Suite and an Interview with a Company Executive

September 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The US Open has returned to Flushing Meadows Park in Queens, New York and so has Emirates Airline, a 6-year sponsor of the matches. As one of the main sponsors of the multi-week event stretching

News

Emirates Enhances Onboard Family Friendly Amenities

August 16, 2018 Thomas Pallini

While Emirates Airline’s ultra-luxury premium class products impress its adult passengers, the airline is introducing new amenities for those yet to fully appreciate the finer things in life, children. For its younger passengers, Emirates is

Photos

Photos: The Emirates Lounge Returns to JFK Airport

August 8, 2018 Thomas Pallini

After a year of renovations, Emirates Airline reopened its first and business class lounge at New York’s JFK Airport last month. The lounge, which caters to the airline’s most premium passengers, is one out of

News

Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

July 31, 2018 John Flett

Strengthening business ties announced in May between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeing positive growth for Gulf carriers after years of stalled progress due to the restrictive bilateral air service agreements in

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Emirates Partners with American Agricultural Firm to Meet Catering Needs

July 13, 2018 Thomas Pallini

As any novice or experienced traveler can tell you, one of the most important aspects of a long-haul flight is the food. Emirates Airline, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines known for its extravagant

News

Etihad Plans to Loan Pilots to Emirates

June 25, 2018 Daniel Morley

In a surprising announcement, Etihad Airways will loan out pilots to rival U.A.E. carrier, Emirates. The move was confirmed by officials from Emirates Airline as a way to stifle the airline’s ongoing pilot shortage. The

News

Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

June 18, 2018 Thomas Pallini

This Saturday will see Emirates test its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380-800, at Boston’s Logan International Airport, according to One Mile at a Time. Currently, the Gulf carrier serves Boston with its largest Boeing long-haul

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Emirates

Emirates Inaugurates A380 on Sixth U.S. Route

Philadelphia Airport Welcomes Two Unusual Visitors as Severe Weather Strikes the Northeast

Emirates Finishes Boeing 777-200 Refresh, Retires Classic 777-300 Fleet

Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

Opinion: Dear Emirates, Please Don’t Give Up On the A380

Emirates in Talks with Airbus Over A380 Contracts

Emirates Upgrades Boston Route to A380 Service

Emirates Takes Delivery of Its Last Current Generation Boeing 777

Emirates Reports Sudden Drop in Profits Due to Rising Fuel Prices

Emirates Celebrates 10 Years of Service to Los Angeles

Potential Emirates Acquisition of Etihad Creates Airport Confusion

Emirates First Class Suite Wins Top PaxEx Prize at Future Travel Experience

The World’s Largest Airlift of Horses Is Underway

Emerging Markets, Pilot Shortages, A380s and Tennis: Visiting Emirates’ US Open Suite and an Interview with a Company Executive

Emirates Enhances Onboard Family Friendly Amenities

Photos: The Emirates Lounge Returns to JFK Airport

Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

Emirates Partners with American Agricultural Firm to Meet Catering Needs

Etihad Plans to Loan Pilots to Emirates

Emirates Testing A380 at Boston’s Logan International Airport

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