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Emirates SkyCargo presented with ‘Best Customer Airline 2018’ award for transporting the largest volume of air cargo from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Award from MAB Kargo for highest air cargo tonnage at Kuala Lumpur Air cargo carrier sees 17% growth in cargo transported in one year Operated multiple cargo charters including a special flight for solar panels to Zambia Dubai/ Kuala Lumpur, 2019-Aug-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was presented… Read the full press release

Emirates renews Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. today (24 July 2019) announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015. The new contract will continue for the next five years until 2024…. Read the full press release

Emirates unveils new Rugby Sevens A380 livery

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Newest A380 livery dedicated to Dubai’s largest sporting and social event set to attract more than 100,000 rugby fans For the first time, Emirates will feature men’s and women’s rugby players on its aircraft First scheduled service with new livery took flight to Glasgow, Scotland –  one of the countries competing for rugby sevens glory… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona from December 2019

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New route brings daily flight services between Spain and Mexico to cater to underserved demand Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates announced today (16 July 2019) its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to Mexico City International Airport (MEX), via the Spanish city of Barcelona (BCN), starting on… Read the full press release

Flying solo marks new milestone for Emirates Flight Training Academy

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The big day had finally arrived, and Mohamed Al Dosari spent the morning in eager anticipation of the moment he would make history. As soon as he strapped himself into the Cirrus, his trained mind took over. He finished the pre-flight checks, taxied, accelerated and took off… Read the full press release

Emirates partners with world-renowned hotel providers to offer attractive summer rates to its passengers travelling to and through Dubai

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Emirates has partnered with Accor, Armani Hotel Dubai, Emaar Hospitality Group and Marriott to offer attractive hotel rates to passengers travelling to and through Dubai this summer Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in… Read the full press release

Emirates resumes flights to Khartoum, Sudan

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has announced that it will resume flights to Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, from 08 July, 2019. The daily service between Dubai and Khartoum, will once again provide both business and leisure travellers in Sudan, global connectivity through the airline’s network, particularly to destinations in the… Read the full press release

Emirates launches new four times weekly service to Porto

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Porto becomes Emirates’ second destination in Portugal New flight provides direct access to the north of Portugal for global travellers PORTO, PORTUGAL, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides travellers from across Emirates’ global network with a… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards since the start of 2019

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jul-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 services to Muscat

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New service marks shortest A380 flights in the world, as airline brings flagship into more markets DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is giving travellers to and from Oman more choice, comfort and luxury with the first arrivals of its double daily A380 services to Muscat.  Flights EK 862 and EK 864… Read the full press release

Emirates adds seasonal fruits into its summer menus

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is refreshing its summer menus to incorporate seasonal fruits. With over 110 million meals served a year, Emirates chefs constantly create destination-inspired menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients that cater to a global palate. In the next two months, Emirates will launch a range of seasonal menu… Read the full press release

Emirates adds 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims

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DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between 27 July and 22 August to support the Hajj journey… Read the full press release

Emirates introduces eco-friendly paper straws on board

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Eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced this month Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has made a network-wide commitment to reduce single-use plastics on board its aircraft. As of June 1st, eco-friendly paper straws have been introduced and all Emirates flights will soon be plastic straw-free. The airline has been working on… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo created growth opportunities for Krix

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South Australian business has exported more than 300 cinema sound systems to the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has created growth opportunities for Krix, a family-owned South Australian business specialising in cinema and home-theatre speakers. Partnering with Emirates SkyCargo has allowed Krix to… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo starts handling pharmaceutical cargo at a new purpose-built facility in Chicago

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Air cargo carrier unveils purpose-built pharma facility at Chicago Pharma Corridors programme extended to 20 stations globally Dubai hub receives successful GDP re-certification Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Reinforcing its position as the global market leader for the air transport of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, Emirates SkyCargo has significantly boosted its worldwide pharma handling… Read the full press release

Emirates announces the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo

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As Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019™ Emirates will utilise its global reach to bring fans around the world closer to the game TOKYO, JAPAN, 2019-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), is proud to announce the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo. The… Read the full press release

Emirates starts A380 services between Boston and Amman for the summer season peak

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First scheduled seasonal services commence for summer DUBAI, UAE, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates’ first scheduled A380 services have just touched down in Boston and Amman for the summer season peak. The first scheduled A380 service landed in Amman on 1 June at 1555hrs local time and the second A380 service from Dubai… Read the full press release

Emirates transforms old advertising billboards into hundreds of reusable bags to celebrate World Environment Day

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Embarks on an innovative recycling project for World Environment Day Dubai, UAE, 2019-Jun-06 — /Travel PR News/ — To mark World Environment Day, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in South Africa a new lease of life, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. In an effort to spread the message of… Read the full press release

Emirates launches double daily A380 flights to and from Muscat

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Airline to launch double daily A380 flights showcasing flagship aircraft in Oman Muscat A380 services will be shortest in Emirates’ network DUBAI, UAE, 2019-May-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is gearing up for a big summer in Muscat with the deployment of double daily A380 flights from 1 July. The airline will operate the… Read the full press release

Emirates renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club

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Airline renews partnership after celebrating 20 years as Premier Partner of Australian club Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is celebrating the renewal of one of its most enduring and successful sponsorship properties in the Australian market, marking 20 years as the Premier Partner of the Collingwood Football Club. Formed in 1999,… Read the full press release

Emirates to screen 2019 UEFA Europa League Final and Champions League Final live

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Airline creates “Stadium in the Sky” screening 2019 UEFA Europa League Final and Champions League Final live on Sport 24 at 40,000 feet Dubai,UAE, 2019-May-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates flights with Live TV will screen the UEFA Europa League Final on May 29 and the UEFA Champions League Final on June 1 live on the dedicated in flight sports channel,… Read the full press release

Emirates SkyCargo and Gargash partner for the charity event Gumball 3000 motor rally

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-28 — /Travel PR News/ — For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money… Read the full press release

Emirates’ newest A380 aircraft performed a low level flypast over The Formula 1® Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona

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Airline’s iconic double decker thrills crowds with flypast at the First European Grand Prix of the 2019 season DUBAI, U.A.E., 2019-May-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Formula 1® Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona got off to a spectacular start yesterday when Emirates’ newest A380 aircraft performed a low level flypast over the race track… Read the full press release

Emirates signs MoUs with three teams from Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme

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Three teams from Cohort 6 of Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme shortlisted for the next stage of working on Emirates’ challenges. Teams selected are from USA, Germany and the UK Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation in the global aviation industry by signing MoUs with… Read the full press release

Emirates announces the return of My Emirates Pass this summer

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Emirates’ signature pass returns for the summer, offering discounts and special offers across more than 500 locations in the UAE Dubai, UAE, 2019-May-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates customers can unlock the best Dubai has to offer for less this summer with the return of My Emirates Pass – an offer that turns an… Read the full press release

Emirates sweeps five awards at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2019

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The airline was also crowned Airline with the Best First Class, Airline with the Best Economy Class, Airline with the Best Frequent Flyer Program and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates continued its winning streak when it took top honours by sweeping five awards last… Read the full press release

Emirates extends MoU to promote Mauritius and the Seychelles

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has renewed its support to Mauritius and the Seychelles by extending a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which outlines joint activities to promote the two countries.His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group met a VIP delegation from Mauritius and… Read the full press release

Emirates welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to its stand at the Arabian Travel Market 2019

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the Official Airline of the 2019 Arabian Travel Market, welcomed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation and President of the UAE National Olympic Committee to its stand on the first day of the… Read the full press release

Emirates presents design and visitor experience concepts of its pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai

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Airline breaks ground with construction of mobility inspired pavilion Rich visitor experience planned around future of air travel Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, Premier Partner and the Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, today (28 April 2019) unveiled the design and visitor experience concepts of its ultramodern pavilion for the 6 month… Read the full press release

Emirates Holidays unveils the highlights of its new travel programme for 2019 – 2021

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Dubai, UAE, 2019-Apr-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Holidays is revealing the highlights of its new travel programme for 2019 – 2021. Now available online and in print, ‘Be There: The Worldwide Holiday Collection’ has been curated to include trending destinations for travellers from Dubai as identified by Emirates Holidays’ team of travel experts. Mark… Read the full press release