Emirates is installing Starlink satellite internet across its fleet at a rate of 14 aircraft per month, with 53 aircraft now connected. The airline plans to extend the service to 232 aircraft, according to Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim.
Emirates has signed and renewed agreements with tourism boards, travel platforms, cruise operators, business councils, sports tourism specialists and financial partners, expanding collaborations across key markets including Mozambique, Kenya, China, Spain, Finland and Vietnam to drive tourism, connectivity and customer engagement.
Emirates and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Dubai’s ambition to become a leading global destination for higher education, international students and lifelong learning.
Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering members the chance to earn double Skywards Miles on eligible flights across both airlines’ global networks.
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase visitor arrivals to the emirate from selected markets across Emirates’ network.
Emirates signed 11 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market, covering tourism promotion, customer experiences, worker welfare and specialist travel services. Agreements were renewed with Sri Lanka, Maldives and tourism bodies, while new deals covered Ras Al Khaimah, Japan, Italy, OWWA, Cisalpina Tours and Kuwait Airways.
Emirates and Al Etihad Payments have signed an agreement to enable the UAE’s national card scheme, Jaywan, as a payment option for Emirates customers booking flights from Dubai. The partnership expands payment choice for UAE-based travellers and supports the country’s wider digital payments ambitions.
Emirates is entering the winter travel season with strong booking momentum after carrying more than 8.6 million passengers during July and August, as the airline continues to expand its network, upgrade its fleet and enhance customer flexibility.
Emirates has signed and renewed partnerships with tourism authorities in the Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Sharjah, Malaysia, Finland and Western Norway, alongside strategic agreements with Huawei and Dubai Duty Free at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026.
Emirates will showcase its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, running from Sept. 14-17.
