Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has signed a codeshare and interline agreement* with SpiceJet to give travellers to and from India seamless access to a wider and a stronger route network. This is the first-ever codeshare agreement signed by SpiceJet. From early 2020, customers travelling to India can take advantage of many… Read the full press release
The airline is set to kick off another year as the Official Airline of one of the largest events in Dubai’s sporting calendar, taking place from 21 to 24 November 2019 Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be teeing up for another exciting year of DP World Tour Championship 2019 –… Read the full press release
Fleet investment strengthens airline’s business model, and signals confidence in Dubai and UAE’s strategy of international connectivity Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today (18 November 2019) announced a firm order for 50 A350-900 XWB aircraft worth US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) at list prices at the… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group and GE Aviation, the world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend GE’s development and leadership training programmes to UAE National employees at the Emirates Group. The MoU was signed at the Dubai Airshow by Nasser… Read the full press release
Airline to display full family of commercial and training aircraft Dubai, U.A.E., 2019-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — As Emirates aircraft make their way to the Dubai Airshow site today (14 November 2019), the airline is gearing up for the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, where it will showcase its full family of commercial and… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today (13 Nov 2019). The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks… Read the full press release
Pharma operations in Copenhagen shifted to a GDP certified pharma facility Pharma Corridors initiative expanded to 25 stations Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — With over 75,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals flown across the world during the Financial Year 2018/19, Emirates SkyCargo is one of the leading international players in the air transportation of… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items. Festive family looks The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Exclusives, a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers curated and carefully crafted experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. World-class sporting events, performances, concerts, VIP hospitality and thrilling, money-can’t-buy experiences globally are now just Skywards Miles away for its 25+ million members. Why watch… Read the full press release
The airline has partnered with Amway to connect participants from nine countries to Dubai for the direct seller’s first ever Asia Pacific Leadership Seminar The highly anticipated conference reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading MICE destination Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has partnered with Amway, the world’s… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — In another entertainment first, Emirates is showing the highly acclaimed Seven Worlds, One Planet documentary live at the same time as its BBC One broadcast in the UK. While Emirates already streams live news and sport on board most of its aircraft, this is the first time any airline has… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Nov-04 — /Travel PR News/ — As the excitement continues for the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Emirates invited UAE Team Emirates to test their riding skills and performance on the Emirates Group Headquarters rooftop. Four of the team’s top cyclists and among the top young riders globally – Alexander Kristoff (ranked 8th), Tadej Pogacar (ranked 12th), Diego… Read the full press release
5.27 million passengers carried to date on joint network to, and through, Dubai Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 5.27 million passengers have benefitted from seamless connectivity on the Emirates and flydubai network since both Dubai-based airlines begun their partnership in October 2017. In addition, some 800,000 Emirates Skywards members have earned over… Read the full press release
Enjoy exploring the vibrant city and its many attractive offerings this winter break Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Solo travellers and families alike will be awed by the city’s many attractive offerings including shopping festivals, traditional souks, stunning beach resorts, fine dining, adventure waterparks and much more. With year-round sunshine and eclectic landmarks… Read the full press release
Emirates ushers in the festive season by treating customers in all classes to an array of sweet and savoury delicacies Dubai, UAE, 2019-Oct-24 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers a variety of special treats that are synonymous with the festival of lights. During the Diwali festive period from… Read the full press release
Appointments will see 11 UAE Nationals take on new commercial leadership roles DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has made several key management movements across its commercial operations team in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and Emirates Skywards. These appointments will reinforce the airline’s presence across these strategic markets, and is in… Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E, 2019-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group is once again kick-starting activities to support the 2019 edition of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. The Dubai Fitness Challenge begins on 18 October and will run until 16 November. To encourage active participation in The Dubai Fitness Challenge, The Emirates Group will once again provide one free Service Related… Read the full press release
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates was named Best International Airline in the Business category and came in second place as the Overall Favourite Brand in the business category, a Grand Prix award, at the 2019 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards. Results were announced at a private ceremony held at The… Read the full press release
LAGOS, NIGERIA, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In an effort to promote sustainable living and make a positive impact on local communities, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in Nigeria a new purpose, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. The advertising banners collected from Lagos and Abuja, were upcycled – the… Read the full press release
Emirates successfully piloted biometric boarding at the departure gates of Emirates’ flights from Dubai to New York and Los Angeles throughout July and August. DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is once again pushing the boundaries of technology, becoming the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the U.S…. Read the full press release
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-Sep-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, Official Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), has teamed up with famous Welsh Rugby referee, Nigel Owens, to create a campaign to inform travellers what’s fair play and what’s foul play when flying – so we can all Fly Better! The campaign, “Emirates etiquette… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is serving its guests Bavarian specialties on board and in its airport lounges to celebrate Oktoberfest this year. From 21 September to 6 October 2019, customers between Dubai and Germany will be able to enjoy regional food and drinks in all classes of travel on board. Bavarian… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Early on Friday, 6 September, a batch of salmon arrived in Dubai in the cargo hold of Emirates flight EK 28 from Glasgow. The shipment of Scottish salmon, destined for restaurants and consumers in the UAE, was the first that was being transported for Seafood Souq, a… Read the full press release
DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates played host to a variety of stars at the 2019 US Open in The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens in New York City. Global celebrities joined Emirates in the private hospitality suite and cheered on their favourite tennis players from… Read the full press release
Roles span operational, commercial and international affairs functions Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced new executive leadership appointments for its operational, commercial and international affairs functions. Adel Al Redha is appointed Chief Operating Officer, Adnan Kazim is Chief Commercial Officer and Sheikh Majid Al Mualla is Divisional Senior Vice President,… Read the full press release
Onam sadhya will be served on all Kerala-Dubai flights from 1 September Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating the beginning of the Malayalam calendar with a burst of flavours, making it even more special for Keralites. From 1 to 13 September, the airline will serve authentic Onam dishes across all cabin… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ inflight entertainment (IFE) guide will feature a special edition cover with artwork created by Abdulla Lutfi, an Emirati artist represented by Mawaheb from Beautiful People. Meaning ‘talent’ in Arabic, Mawaheb is a Dubai-based art studio for adults with special needs, also known as ‘the determined ones’ following… Read the full press release
Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-28 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day. Watch the video, released on Emirates’… Read the full press release
Airline ramping up services for hassle-free arrivals into Dubai for over half a million travellers Dubai, UAE, 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel is expected to reach an all-time high in the upcoming weeks for Emirates, as the airline expects yet another busy period with travellers flocking into Dubai after the summer holidays and… Read the full press release