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2026
Emirates introduces Starlink internet on 65 aircraft
Emirates has equipped 65 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet and plans to install the service on another 10 to 12 planes every month.
2026
Airlines cancel services to Saudi cities
Etihad extended cancellations of flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam through October 24. Emirates, flydubai, Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo also cancelled or suspended services to the cities or Saudi Arabia through that date.
2026
Emirates opens travel store in Manama
Emirates opened a 215-square-metre travel store at Seef Boulevard in Manama, Bahrain, on 19 October 2026.
2026
Airlines extend Saudi flight suspensions
Several airlines extended suspensions of flights to Saudi Arabia, with affected services facing cancellations and schedule changes. Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SriLankan Airlines listed affected routes and suspension end dates.
2022
Technoheaven and Emirates enter strategic partnership
Technoheaven entered a strategic partnership with Emirates airline. The agreement will make Emirates' NDC content available to Technoheaven's client community through its platform.
2022
Emirates unveils upgraded lounge for unaccompanied minors
Emirates unveiled an upgraded 24-hour lounge at Dubai International Airport for unaccompanied minors, with kid-friendly facilities and a new menu.
2022
Emirates and Amadeus sign distribution agreement
Emirates signed a new agreement with Amadeus to extend their partnership. From 1 February 2022, Amadeus trade partners were to access Emirates content without a surcharge, and Emirates NDC content was to be integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform over 2022.
2021
Emirates announces flash sale on flights
Emirates announced a flash sale on flights to more than 120 cities, with fares starting at Dhs1,395. The booking offer runs through 5 December 2021 for travel through 15 June 2022. The article also states that Emirates Holidays package bookings receive 50% off hotel stays.
2021
Emirates Skywards launches ticket discount offer
Emirates Skywards launched an offer giving members ticket discounts when they redeem Skywards Miles. The offer applies to qualifying Emirates and flydubai tickets purchased from November 7 through 21, for travel until March 31, 2022.
2021
Emirates unveils Expo 2020 livery on A380
Emirates unveiled a full-fuselage promotional scheme on one of its Airbus A380 aircraft to promote the Expo 2020 event in Dubai.
2021
Emirates launches Oculus virtual reality app
Emirates launched a fully-fledged virtual reality app on the Oculus store, allowing customers to explore aircraft cabins and onboard features. The app was created in partnership with Renacen.
2021
Emirates launches Expo 2020 Dubai campaign
Emirates launched a global campaign fronted by Chris Hemsworth to invite visitors to experience Expo 2020 Dubai.
2021
Emirates announces Jabr Al-Azeeby’s move to Saudi Arabia role
Emirates announced that Jabr Al-Azeeby, then vice president for India and Nepal, would take on the role of vice president for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The source does not state an effective date for this move.
2021
Emirates releases Burj Khalifa spire advertisement
Emirates released an advertisement filmed at the top of the Burj Khalifa, featuring a stunt performer dressed as a flight attendant holding a sign.
2021
Emirates begins passenger service between Dubai and Miami
Emirates began its first passenger service between Dubai and Miami. The four-times-weekly service's inaugural flight touched down in Miami at 11:00 local time on Saturday.
2021
Emirates announced a scheduled A380 service to Bahrain
Emirates announced the introduction of its first scheduled Airbus A380 service to Bahrain during June, with flight EK 839/840 upgraded from a Boeing 777-300ER to an A380.
2021
Emirates renews and expands Menzies Aviation ground-handling partnership
Emirates renewed and expanded its Northern Europe ground-handling partnership with Menzies Aviation for five years, adding Copenhagen Airport to the airports served.
2021
ROAR AFRICA and Emirates partner on private-jet safari
ROAR AFRICA and Emirates partnered to curate an executive private-jet safari package scheduled to debut in August 2021 and be offered again in August 2022 and 2023.
2021
Emirates cancels Nigeria–Dubai flights
Emirates cancelled its Lagos–Dubai and Abuja–Dubai flights after the Nigerian government lifted its ban on the airline; the article says the cancellation would continue until further notice.
2021
Emirates updates temporary flight restrictions
Emirates updated temporary flight restrictions: it would not accept non-Saudi national passengers on flights from Dubai to Saudi Arabia until further notice, and would not accept non-Kuwaiti national passengers on flights from Dubai to Kuwait from February 7 to 20. The article also reports an extension of its temporary suspension of flights into South Africa until February 28.