Emirates has repurposed more than 88,000kg of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard, the airline said highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme, first launched in June 2023.
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation.
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept, debuting in Munich and Frankfurt, with Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul to follow this year. The airline is investing more than AED50 million ($13.6 million) in each premium lounge.
Emirates has won three major honours at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards (BTME), including the top title of Best Airline Worldwide, as well as Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
Emirates has conducted its first-ever Travel Rehearsal programme in the Maldives, helping children with autism and their families gain confidence in air travel through a guided airport experience at Velana International Airport (MLE).
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is expanding its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12.
Emirates has launched a world-first Comprehensive Travel Cover, offering expanded insurance with conflict-related medical protection, trip cancellation, baggage loss cover and disruption support, including up to $25,000 reimbursement and 30-day trip extensions.
Emirates confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than €100 million ($116 million) each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
Emirates is developing a new travel insurance product that would guarantee passengers can return home even if flights are disrupted by conflict-related events, including by arranging seats on rival airlines when necessary, the airline's President has said.
Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands.
