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Emirates Adds Fifth U.S. Gateway with New Service to Dallas/Fort Worth
Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, launched its new Dallas/Fort Worth service today. It is the fifth gateway for Emirates in the United States, and the fourth new route to join the airline’s international network so far in 2012. Emirates will serve Dallas/Fort Worth daily with a Boeing 777 aircraft offering [...]
Boeing, Emirates announce historic order for 50 777-300ERS
Boeing and Dubai-based Emirates Airline announced an order for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) plus options for an additional 20 of the popular twin-aisle commercial jetliner. The order, with a value of $18 billion, makes this the single largest commercial airplane order in Boeing’s history by dollar value. It also makes 2011 the best-selling year for the 777 [...]
Emirates Upgrades Pakistan Network with Additional Services to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar
Emirates has unveiled major expansion plans for Pakistan with the launch of additional flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore and Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad will both be served by non-stop flights seven times a week from October 31, 2011 and November 2, 2011 respectively while Peshawar International Airport will be served [...]
Emirates Exceeds Boundaries by Hosting Masterclass for Budding Cricketers
Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, gave a group of aspiring young cricketers the chance learn from the newly crowned National T20 Tournament Champions when it hosted a coaching session at a local school. Star cricketers, including Raza Hasan, Qaisar Abbas, Shahid Yousuf and Ali Khan from the Sialkot Stallions- which beat the Rawalpindi Rams in [...]
Mobilink expands In-flight GPRS and BlackBerry Roaming
Mobilink, Pakistan’s market leader in cellular services and part of Orascom Telecom Holding, has expanded its In-flight GPRS/BlackBerry Roaming services to over 260 flights. With a view to ensure convenience and provision of seamless services to its customers, whether at home or abroad, Mobilink indigo, Pakistan’s largest post-paid family, has joined hands with Emirates and [...]
Emirates renews commitment to Emirates Team New Zealand
Emirates Airline on Wednesday announced its continued support of Emirates Team New Zealand, as the team took further steps forward towards mounting its challenge for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco, with the launch of an AC 45 catamaran. The launch took place at the team’s Viaduct Harbour base in Auckland. His Highness Sheikh [...]
Emirates Strengthens Its Commitment to the Seychelles
In a major move to support the Seychelles tourism industry and to provide passengers with more flexible travel options, Emirates Airline has announced a 100 per cent increase in frequency between Dubai and the Seychelles. This route will be serviced by 14 flights every week, by the end of the year. As from 28th March [...]
Emirates to Offer Triple Daily Non-stop Flights to Manchester
Emirates Airline is boosting its route to Manchester with the introduction of a third daily non-stop flight to cater for a continued growth in demand. With the introduction of the additional flight, Emirates will become the first carrier to operate three daily flights to Manchester from the same long haul destination. The new service, which [...]
Emirates Boosts South African Services with Second Daily Flight to Cape Town
Emirates is to strengthen its commitment to South Africa with the launch of a second daily flight to Cape Town. The new service will offer passengers more choice and flexibility, as well as connect seamlessly to a wide range of onward destinations. “South Africa and the United Arab Emirates enjoy a thriving trade and investment [...]
Emirates.com Launches Fully-Integrated Hotel & Car Hire Reservations Globally
Travellers can now book hotel and car hire reservations on Emirates’ website, www.emirates.com/hotelsandcars. The functionality is part of a multi-year technology partnership between Emirates and ezRez Software, Inc. (www.ezrez.com) that was announced in October 2010. In partnership with Tourico Holidays (www.touricoHolidays.com), Emirates offers the convenience of booking hotels, car hires and airline tickets on one [...]
Emirates and VRC Form New Partnership to Take Melbourne Cup to the World
Emirates Airline and the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) today announced a new sponsorship agreement that will see the two organisations working closely together to grow the Emirates Melbourne Cup’s international profile. The contract, which was signed in Emirates’ hub of Dubai, extends the partnership for an additional five years and includes increased commitments from Emirates [...]
Emirates Signs $2.2 Billion TotalCare® Deal with Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a TotalCare® long term services contract valued a $2.2 billion with Emirates, covering Trent engines for 70 Airbus A350XWB aircraft. This contract brings the airline’s entire Rolls-Royce powered fleet of 128 aircraft under TotalCare® arrangements. “Emirates’ 70 A350 aircraft on order will play an important role in [...]
Emirates Airline Begins ICC 2011 Cricket World Cup Celebrations
The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup kicked off with co-hosts India and Bangladesh facing off at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. Emirates, in its capacity as an ICC Official Partner, is sponsoring the 10th Cricket World Cup as excitement builds across South Asia ahead of what promises to be a spectacular tournament. “The [...]
Emirates SkyCargo registers strong performance in Pakistan
Emirates SkyCargo – the cargo division of Emirates Airline – has posted healthy financials for the ongoing fiscal year. The operations of Emirates SkyCargo in Pakistan have registered an increase in target revenue for the current fiscal year. Commenting on the success of Emirates SkyCargo’s operations Badr Abbas, Vice President Pakistan & Afghanistan Emirates Airline [...]
Etihad Airways Staff Donate Funds to Emirates International Mobile Humanitarian Hospital in Pakistan
To support the relief efforts in Pakistan, Etihad Airways staff members have donated funds to the Emirates International Mobile Humanitarian Hospital (EIMHH) based in Pakistan, enabling them to purchase new cardiac monitors and paediatric medication. The staff’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative was launched in the wake of the devastating floods that swept over nearly a quarter [...]
