
Emirates (Arabic: طَيَران الإمارات DMG: Ṭayarān Al-Imārāt) is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Etihad Airways). Based in Garhoud, Dubai, the airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is owned by the government of Dubai's Investment Corporation of Dubai. As of 2019[update], it was also the largest airline in the Middle East, operating over 3,600 flights per week from its hub at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. It operates to more than 150 cities in 80 countries across all continents (except Antarctica) through its fleet of nearly 300 aircraft. Cargo activities are undertaken by Emirates SkyCargo.
High standards of comfort and luxury for all classes of travel.
Constant updates of the various services and the aircrafts, which enabled Emirates to be one of the best international airline.
Passengers can easily manage their booking through Emirates Airlines online booking.
Modern aircrafts that feature the latest entertainment systems.
Shopping on board.
Options for pre-selection of seats during online booking.
Complimentary meals and drinks for all passengers regardless of their ticket class.
The loyalty program, Skywards, gives customers various advantages including the accumulation of free miles amongst other features for subscribers.
1988: Emirates Airline was named the best airline in the world in the prestigious competition official airline manual awards.
2001: Emirates Airline was named the Airline of the Year in Skytrax survey of more than 2 millions passengers worldwide.
2002: Emirates Airline was named the Best Airline in the World based on a Skytrax online survey.
2013: Emirates Airline was awarded the Business Traveler Middle East Award for the best Business class and the best Economy class
2015: Emirates Airlines was awarded the Best Entertainment Award for the eleventh consecutive year.
2016: Emirates was named the Best Airline in the World by Skytrax International Awards.
| Name | Info |
| IATA Code | EK |
| ICAO Code | UAE |
| The owner | Dubai government |
| Company Headquarters | Dubai - UAE |
| The main operating Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| Number of destinations | 142 destinations |
| Date of establishment | 1985 |
| Service Care Number (in KSA) | 8008442000 |
Emirates Airline was founded.
Emirates Airline operated its first flight on 25 October from Dubai International Airport to Karachi.
The number of destinations of Emirates Airline reached to 12 destinations in just 38 months since the commencement of operations.
Emirates Airline launched a route to Heathrow Airport and the destinations increased to 23.
Emirates has introduced the video system to all seats in every aircraft in its fleet to become the first airline in the world to introduce this feature.
emirates airlines became the first airline to offer high-speed communication services on board Airbus for Economy, Business, and First class.
Emirates celebrated its tenth birthday, reaching a total of 34 destinations.
emirates airways launched the loyalty program Skywards.
Emirates flights allowed the use of mobile phones on its Aero Mobile aircrafts.
Emirates Airline has become the most valued brand name among airlines in the world.
Emirates Airline has launched customer service through social media throughout 24 hours in Arabic and English.
The value of Emirates Airlines brand name grew to US $ 7.7 billion.
