Articles tagged “emirates”

Airlines

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

By bringing its new flagship plane to Dubai, Air India is making a statement of intent about its global ambitions. 

Is Air India’s A350 Dubai Debut a Warning Shot to Emirates?

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.

Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

Airlines

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

Dubai Airports CEO Says Hub is ‘100% Operational’ Despite 1,200 Cancellations

Airlines

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Iran may have reopened its airspace following Israel's retaliatory attack, but will carriers risk flying over the two countries?

Airlines Divert and Cancel Flights After Israel Attacks Iran

Tourism

Emirates Chairman to Run Dubai Royal’s New Mega Development Firm

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum already runs Dubai's Emirates Airline. He'll now oversee two of its biggest development organizations too.

Emirates Chairman to Run Dubai Royal’s New Mega Development Firm

Airlines

‘Emirates NBA Cup’: Dubai Airline Inks Basketball Deal 

The new partnership between Emirates and the NBA will see the league rename its in-season tournament to the “Emirates NBA Cup.”

‘Emirates NBA Cup’: Dubai Airline Inks Basketball Deal 

Airlines

Indian Carriers Inducted 112 Aircraft in 2023: India Report

The aggressive increase in the fleet size of airlines is accompanied by rapid expansion of operations. The Indian travel industry is rapidly growing, driven by the middle class.

Indian Carriers Inducted 112 Aircraft in 2023: India Report

Tourism

Indian Nationals Now Get Pre-Approved Visas Into Dubai, But There’s a Catch

India is Dubai's largest tourism market by a long shot, but this new visa is likely only for a select few.

Indian Nationals Now Get Pre-Approved Visas Into Dubai, But There’s a Catch

Airlines

Lufthansa Returns to Israel, When Will U.S. and Other Major Airlines Follow?

Lufthansa has kicked off a flurry of route resumptions to Tel Aviv, but some major carriers aren't ready to return just yet.

Lufthansa Returns to Israel, When Will U.S. and Other Major Airlines Follow?

News Blog

IDEAS: Emirates Expands Vegan Catering Options on Flights

Emirates is set to introduce a selection of new vegan dishes onboard its aircraft and at lounges later this year, due to a 40% increase in customer demand for plant-based meals.  Credit: Emirates The carrier saw over 450,000 plant-based meals served onboard in 2023 - an increase from 280,000 in 2022 - with the biggest…