Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline in the World’ for the 8th consecutive year, at ULTRAs travel awards held in Dubai.
Emirates' retrofit program will enhance 111 aircraft, including 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s, starting August 2026. Upgrades include new seats, an immersive in-flight entertainment system, and improved Wi-Fi with Starlink, aiming for a superior passenger experience.
Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027.
GE Aerospace and Emirates on Monday announced an agreement for 130 GE9X engines to power 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total GE9X engines on order to more than 540. This also includes spare engines and a long-term service agreement.
Emirates warns customers of high travel demand in December due to peak tourist season and school closures. The airline anticipates over 2.3 million departures and 2.5 million arrivals in the coming weekends amid many local events.
Building on Emirates’ 30th anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world’s largest international airline, has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing March 1, 2026.
Emirates has introduced a range of services for travellers with disabilities at the 7th edition of AccessAbilities Expo in Dubai World Trade Centre, aiming to empower customers to fly confidently.
Emirates has opened a new facility in Dubai, to provide a luxurious training experience to almost 25,000 cabin crew, focused on the art of hospitality excellence.
Emirates marked 30 years of flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Since the inaugural flight in October 1995, Emirates has carried over 6.6 million passengers to and from the country, on over 34,250 flights.
Emirates has won several awards this month, including 'Best International Airline' and 'Best International First Class' from Forbes Travel Guide, along with accolades from the World Travel Awards, The Times and Sunday Times, and the Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.
