Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last evening following UAE authorities allowing exceptional flights to take stranded travellers back home.
Dubai Airports said flights to and from Dubai International Airport are gradually resuming to selected destinations, following the temporary suspension implemented as a precautionary measure.
Emirates and Qatar Airways as well as low-cost carrier Air India Express have announced suspension of flights due to regional airspace closures following retaliatory strikes by Iran on US bases in the Gulf, residential districts and other facilities.
Emirates has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from May 1, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The second daily flight will provide travellers with greater choice and enhanced opportunities for multi-destination itineraries, including the convenience of a stopover in Dubai.
Emirates may consider buying a larger version of A350 if Airbus went ahead with a new wide-body variant, reported Reuters, citing its top official. A larger A350 would leapfrog the A350-1000, which Emirates has so far declined to buy over concerns about durability of its engines in harsh Gulf operating conditions.
Emirates has supported Mauritius’ tourism for over 20 years, carrying over one million visitors since 2022, boosting arrivals, supporting thousands of jobs, and diversifying the island’s tourist base across Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf.
Emirates has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution in Kenya with Cellulant, enabling customers to combine mobile money, banking and cards or pay in up to five instalments within 24 hours when booking online.
Emirates brought its vision of accessible travel to Istanbul through its “Travel Rehearsal” programme, hosting autistic children and their families at Istanbul Airport (IGA).
Emirates hosted its first “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Denpasar, aimed at making air travel more predictable and comfortable for individuals with accessible travel requirements.
Emirates and Loong Air have signed an interline agreement, increasing Emirates’ footprint in China and offering the airline’s customers access to additional cities beyond its own gateways. Starting immediately, Emirates customers will have access to 22 points across China operated by Loong Air via Hangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
