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{{Short description|Flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates; based in Dubai}}
{{Infobox Airline
{{Distinguish|text=the [[London cable car]], formerly called the Emirates Air Line}}
|airline = Emirates
{{About|the Emirati airline|other uses|Emirates (disambiguation){{!}}Emirates}}
|logo = Emirates logo.svg
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
|logo_size = 200
{{Infobox airline
|IATA = EK
| airline = Emirates
|ICAO = UAE
| logo = Emirates logo.svg
|callsign = EMIRATES
| logo_size = 180
|parent = [[The Emirates Group]]
| IATA = EK
|alliance = [[Arab Air Carriers Organization]]
| ICAO = UAE
|lounge = Emirates Lounge
| callsign = EMIRATES
|founded = 1985
| parent = [[The Emirates Group]]
|commenced = 25th October 1985
| founded = {{start date and age|1985|03|25|df=yes}}
|frequent_flyer = [[The Emirates Group#Skywards|Skywards]]
| commenced = {{start date and age|1985|10|25|df=yes}}
|company_slogan = "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering"<br>"Fly Emirates. To over Six Continents"
| frequent_flyer = Emirates Skywards
|headquarters = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
| headquarters = [[Garhoud, Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]
|key_people = [[Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum]] (Chairman/CEO)<br>[[Maurice Flanagan]] (Executive Vice-Chairman)<br>Tim Clark (President)
| founder = Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
|hubs = [[Dubai International Airport]] {{ref label|note01|A|^}}
| key_people = {{bulleted list|
|fleet_size = 123 (+214 Orders) <small>excl.Cargo<small>
| [[Tim Clark (airline executive)|Tim Clark]] ([[President (corporate title)|President]])
|destinations = 101 destinations in 61 countries <ref name="2009 expansion"/>
| [[Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum]] ([[Chairman]] & [[Chief executive officer|CEO]])}}
|subsidiaries =
| hubs = [[Dubai International Airport]]
<div>
*[[The Emirates Group|Marhaba Airport Services]]
| fleet_size = [[Emirates fleet|249]]
| destinations = [[List of Emirates destinations|152]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates on ch-aviation |url=https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/airline/EK |access-date=9 November 2023 |website=ch-aviation |language=en |archive-date=20 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020194839/http://www.ch-aviation.ch/portal/airline.php?cha=EK |url-status=live }}</ref>
*[[The Emirates Group|Emirates Holidays]]
| subsidiaries = {{ubl|class=nowrap
*[[The Emirates Group|Congress Solutions International]]
*[[The Emirates Group|Arabian Adventures]]
| Arabian Adventures
| Congress Solutions International
*[[The Emirates Group|Emirates Flight Catering]]
*[[The Emirates Group|Emirates Tours]]
| Emirates Holidays
| Emirates Tours }}
</div>
| num_employees = 108,996 (30 September 2023)<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020"/>
|website = http://www.emirates.com
| revenue = {{increase}} [[United States dollar|US$]] 33 billion (2023-24)<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020" />
| net_income = {{increase}} [[United States dollar|US$]] 4.68 billion (2023-24)<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020" />
| website = {{URL|https://www.emirates.com/|emirates.com}}
| aoc =
}}
}}


'''Emirates''' ({{langx|ar|طَيَران الإمارات}} [[DIN 31635|DMG]]: ''Ṭayarān Al-Imārāt'') is one of the two [[flag carrier]]s of the [[United Arab Emirates]] (the other being [[Etihad Airways]]). Based in [[Al Garhoud|Garhoud]], [[Dubai]], the airline is a subsidiary of [[The Emirates Group]], which is owned by the [[government of Dubai]]'s [[Investment Corporation of Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 December 2008 |title=Emirates and Dnata now under ICD {{!}} Aviation |work=[[Gulf News]] |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-and-dnata-now-under-icd-1.47280 |url-status=live |access-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103040416/http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10271373.html |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref> It is the largest airline in the [[Middle East]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_Airlines/information.php|title=Emirates Flight Information|website=www.seatguru.com|accessdate=11 March 2023|archive-date=15 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015130115/https://seatguru.com/airlines/Emirates_Airlines/information.php|url-status=live}}</ref> operating more than 3,600 flights per week from its hub at [[Dubai International Airport Terminal 3|Terminal 3]] of [[Dubai International Airport]]. It operates in more than 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents on its fleet of nearly 250 aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-aircraft-cover-432-million-kilometres-across-the-globe-in-six-months |title=Emirates aircraft cover 432 million kilometres across the globe in six months |publisher=Emirates.com |date=28 July 2016 |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-date=30 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930222610/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-aircraft-cover-432-million-kilometres-across-the-globe-in-six-months |url-status=live }}</ref> Cargo activities are undertaken by [[Emirates SkyCargo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theemiratesgroup.com/english/our-brands/air-transportation/emirates-skycargo.aspx|title=Emirates SkyCargo|publisher=The Emirates Group|access-date=26 August 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120915051147/http://www.theemiratesgroup.com/english/our-brands/air-transportation/emirates-skycargo.aspx|archive-date=15 September 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
'''Emirates Airline''' (shortened form: '''Emirates''') ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: طيران الإمارات ''Ṭayarān al-Imārāt'') is a [[major carrier|major airline]] in the [[Middle East]], and a subsidiary of [[The Emirates Group]]. It is the [[national airline]] of [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] (UAE). Emirates operates an international network from its hub at [[Dubai International Airport]], spanning [[North America]], [[South America]], [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], the [[Middle East]] and [[Australia]]. The airline operates over 1,883 passenger flights per week<ref>http://www.redorbit.com/news/business/1590276/emirates_to_launch_second_phase_operations_at_dubai_airport_terminal3/index.html</ref>, to 101 destinations in 61 countries across 6 continents.<ref name="2009 expansion">[http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=411638&offset=0 Emirates Announces 2009 Expansion Plan]</ref>
The company also operates four of the world's longest [[non-stop flight|non-stop commercial flights]] from Dubai to [[Los Angeles]], [[São Paulo]], [[Houston]], and [[San Francisco]], all on the [[Boeing 777-200LR]].


Emirates is the world's [[World's largest airlines#By scheduled passenger-miles flown (millions)|fourth-largest airline]] by scheduled revenue passenger-kilometers flown.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.iata.org/docx/WATS_2016-infographic.pdf |title=2016 Infographic |access-date=3 July 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705112926/http://www.iata.org/docx/WATS_2016-infographic.pdf |archive-date=5 July 2016 }}</ref> It is also the [[World's largest airlines#By scheduled freight ton-kilometers (millions)|second-largest]] in terms of freight tonne-kilometers flown.
In 2008 the airline was the [[World's largest airlines#Scheduled international passengers carried|eighth-largest]] [[airline]] in the world in terms of international passengers carried,<ref>[http://www.iata.org/ps/publications/wats-passenger-carried.htm Scheduled Passengers Carried]</ref> and [[World's largest airlines#Scheduled international passenger-kilometres flown|fifth-largest]]<ref>[http://www.iata.org/ps/publications/wats-passenger-km.htm Scheduled Passenger - Kilometres Flown]</ref> in the world in terms of scheduled international passenger-kilometres flown. It is also the [[World's largest airlines#Scheduled freight tonne-kilometres flown|ninth-largest]] in terms of scheduled freight tonne-kilometres flown (eighth in scheduled international freight tonne-kilometres flown).<ref>[http://www.iata.org/ps/publications/wats-freight-km.htm Scheduled Freight Tonne - Kilometres]</ref>. The airline ranks amongst the top 10 carriers worldwide in terms of [[revenue]], [[passenger]] [[kilometres]], and has become the largest airline in the [[Middle East]] in terms of [[revenue]], fleet size, and passengers carried. It is the eighth largest airline in [[Asia]], in terms of passengers carried. Cargo activities are undertaken by the Emirates Group's [[Emirates SkyCargo]] division. Its main base is [[Dubai International Airport]].<ref name="FI">{{cite news | title= Directory: World Airlines | work= [[Flight International]] | page= 77 |date=2007-04-03}}</ref> On 16 October 2008, Emirates moved all operations at Dubai International Airport to Terminal 3, a new terminal exclusively for Emirates. Terminal 3 is over {{convert|1500000|m2|acre|abbr=on}}, the [[List of largest buildings in the world|largest building in the world by floor space]]. Emirates currently handles 60% of all passenger traffic at [[Dubai International Airport]], and 38% of all aircraft movements at the airport.


During the mid-1980s, [[Gulf Air]] began to cut back its services to Dubai. As a result, Emirates was founded on 15 March 1985, with backing from Dubai's [[Al Maktoum|royal family]] and its first two aircraft provided by [[Pakistan International Airlines]]. With $10&nbsp; million in start-up capital, it was required to operate independently of government subsidies. [[Pakistan International Airlines]] also provided free training facilities to Emirates cabin crew at [[Jinnah International Airport|Karachi Airport]]. The airline was founded by [[Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum]], the airline's present chairman. In the years following its founding, the airline rapidly expanded both its fleet and its destinations. In October 2008, Emirates moved all of its operations at Dubai International Airport to Terminal 3.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 February 2009 |title=Emirates Announces 2009 Expansion Plan |work=[[Business Standard]] |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/emirates-announces-2009-expansion-plan-109021900103_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725113015/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=411638&offset=0 |archive-date=25 July 2011}}</ref>
During the 2007/08 financial year, Emirates carried 21.2 million passengers. A total of 1.3 million tonnes of cargo was transported by Emirates Airline and Emirates SkyCargo, the [[Cargo airline|freight]] subsidiary of The Emirates Group.<ref name="OS">[http://www.ekgroup.com/Annualreports/2006-2007/pdf/OpStats_EK.pdf Operating statistics - Emirates]</ref>


Emirates operates a mixed fleet of [[Airbus]] and [[Boeing]] [[wide-body aircraft]] and is one of the few airlines to operate an all-wide-body aircraft fleet (excluding Emirates Executive).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.emirates-executive.com/|title=Emirates Executive|website=Emirates Executive|language=en|access-date=22 February 2018|archive-date=19 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230940/http://www.emirates-executive.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> {{As of|2024|08}}, Emirates is the world's largest [[Airbus A380]] operator with 123 aircraft in service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Emirates A380 fleet {{!}} Our fleet {{!}} The Emirates Experience {{!}} Emirates Philippines|url=https://www.emirates.com/ph/english/experience/our-fleet/a380/|access-date=18 July 2020|website=Philippines|language=en-PH|archive-date=25 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025153805/https://www.emirates.com/ph/english/experience/our-fleet/a380/|url-status=live}}</ref> Since its introduction, the Airbus A380 has become an integral part of the [[Emirates fleet]], especially on long-haul, high-density routes. Emirates is also the world's largest [[Boeing 777]] operator with 133 aircraft in service.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Emirates Boeing 777 fleet which flies the captain German Garcia {{!}} Our fleet {{!}} The Emirates Experience {{!}} Emirates Philippines|url=https://www.emirates.com/ph/english/experience/our-fleet/boeing-777/|access-date=18 July 2020|website=Philippines|language=en-PH|archive-date=6 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006093435/https://www.emirates.com/ph/english/experience/our-fleet/boeing-777/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Emirates is one of only six airlines to operate an all [[wide-body aircraft]] fleet.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide-body_aircraft#All_wide-body_airlines</ref>
The airline will have 122 [[Boeing 777]]s in its fleet by 2011 making it the single largest [[aircraft]] type in fleet, and will also operate 58 [[Airbus A380]]s by 2012. Emirates became the second operator of the [[Airbus A380]] when their first aircraft was delivered on 28 July 2008. Emirates has won numerous awards and is an industry [[bellwether]] for aircraft purchases, purchasing over 130 aircraft in [[2007]] alone. Emirates will have about 200 aircraft in its fleet by [[2012]], and will have more than 450 aircraft in its fleet by [[2020]].<ref>http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/04/23/10207721.html</ref>


== History ==
In 2009, Emirates was voted the fifth best [[airline]] in the world by research consultancy firm [[Skytrax]], from 2008 (ninth), 2007 (ninth), 2006 (fifth) and 2005 (third).<ref>{{cite press release
{{Main|History of Emirates (airline)}}
| title = Singapore Airlines Named Airline of the Year in World Airline Awards
Emirates was founded in March 1985 with backing from Dubai's ruler, [[Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum]].
| publisher = [[Skytrax]]
| date = 2008-08-11
| url = http://www.airlinequality.com/news/110808_airlineawards.htm
| accessdate =2008-08-12 }}</ref>
==History==
===Orgins===
[[Image:Emirates b777-300er a6-ebm arp.jpg|left|thumb|[[Boeing 777#777-300ER|Boeing 777-300ER]]]]


On 25 October 1985, Emirates operated its first flight from [[Dubai]] to [[Karachi]] and [[Mumbai]], using the Airbus [[Airbus A300|A300]] B4 and the [[Boeing 737]] both wet-leased from [[Pakistan International Airlines]]. In 1986, Emirates added [[Colombo]], [[Dhaka]], [[Amman]] and [[Cairo]] to its route network.
Emirates Airlines was conceived in [[March]] [[1985]] with backing from Dubai's royal family, whose Dubai Air Wing provided two of the airline's first aircraft, used [[Boeing]] [[727]]s. It was required to operate independent of government subsidies, apart from $10 million in start-up capital.


On 3 July 1987, A6-EKA flew from [[Toulouse]] to [[Dubai]] as Emirates took delivery of its first owned aircraft, an [[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-304]]. Flights to [[Frankfurt]] commenced via [[Istanbul]], [[London Gatwick]] and [[Malé]]. This was followed by [[Singapore]], [[Bangkok]] and [[Hong Kong]].
The first flight of the airline was, [[Dubai]]-[[Karachi]] on [[October]] [[25]], [[1985]]. The airline leased an [[Airbus 300]], from [[Pakistan International Airlines]]. [[Bombay]] and [[Delhi]] were the next destinations for the airline.


During its early years, Emirates experienced strong growth, averaging 30% annually. The [[Gulf War]] helped boost business for the airline as it was the only airline to continue flying in the last ten days of the war. In June 1991 shortly after the end of the hostilities caused by the Gulf War, Emirates finally managed to acquire slots at [[London Heathrow]]. In 1996, Emirates took delivery of its baseline [[Boeing 777|Boeing 777-200]], followed by the extended-range version in 1997 and in 1999 the [[Airbus A330|Airbus A330-200]]. In 2000, the airline placed an order for a large number of aircraft, including the [[Boeing 777|Boeing 777-300]] and the [[Airbus A380]], and also launched its frequent flyer program, Skywards.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=History Timeline {{!}} About us |url=https://www.emirates.com/english/about-us/timeline/ |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Emirates}}</ref>
Emirates became profitable within its first nine months. During its first year, it carried about 260,000 [[passengers]] and 10,000 tons of [[freight]]. Gulf Air, partly owned by the much more wealthy neighboring emirate [[Abu Dhabi]], had previously dominated most of the air traffic within the region. Gulf Air's profits fell more than 30 percent during the first year of its Emirates operations, however, prompting [[Gulf Air]] to drop its privatization plans. The next year, Gulf Air posted a loss. <ref>http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/Gulf-Air-Company-Company-History.html</ref>.
[[File:Emirates.a330-200.a6-eks.arp.jpg|thumb|Emirates [[Airbus A330-200]] (A6-EKS) landing at [[London Heathrow Airport]]]]


Since then, the airline has continued to expand its fleet and network, with a focus on operating flights to anywhere in the world via Dubai and competing with other major airlines on international routes. Its growth has attracted criticism from other carriers, who claim that the airline has unfair advantages and have called for an end to [[Freedoms of the air|open-skies policies]] with the UAE as a result.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Rory |date=17 January 2011 |title=Lufthansa steps up fight to bar Emirates from Berlin |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/lufthansa-steps-up-fight-to-bar-emirates-from-berlin-1.600476 |access-date=27 January 2023 |website=The National |language=en |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127064036/https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/lufthansa-steps-up-fight-to-bar-emirates-from-berlin-1.600476 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Leff |first=Gary |date=9 December 2017 |title=Even Losing Their Trade Dispute With Gulf Carriers, the Big US Airlines Have Won |url=https://viewfromthewing.com/even-losing-trade-dispute-gulf-carriers-big-us-airlines-won/ |access-date=27 January 2023 |website=View from the Wing |language=en-US |archive-date=27 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127064040/https://viewfromthewing.com/even-losing-trade-dispute-gulf-carriers-big-us-airlines-won/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2017, Emirates "renewed its aircraft buying spree" and agreed to buy a number of Boeing's 787 Dreamliners for $15.1 billion. [[The Wall Street Journal|The ''Wall Street Journal'']] described the deal as a "painful loss" for Airbus.<ref>{{Cite news |first1=Robert |last1=Wall |first2=Nicolas |last2=Parasie |title=Emirates Airline Orders 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/emirates-airline-orders-40-boeing-787-dreamliners-1510482526 |access-date=27 January 2023 |newspaper=Wall Street Journal |date=12 November 2017 |language=en-US |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612162711/https://www.wsj.com/articles/emirates-airline-orders-40-boeing-787-dreamliners-1510482526 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, Emirates ordered $50 billion of Boeing jets with their sister airline, [[Flydubai|flyDubai]] at the Dubai Airshow.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last1=Hepher |first1=Tim |last2=Cornwell |first2=Alexander |last3=Magid |first3=Pesha |date=13 November 2023 |title=Dubai faces down airline rivals with $50 billion jet orders |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/looming-emirates-777x-deal-kickstart-dubai-airshow-sources-2023-11-12/ |access-date=13 November 2023 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113152030/https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/looming-emirates-777x-deal-kickstart-dubai-airshow-sources-2023-11-12/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Emirates ordered 90 aircraft, including both versions of the new long-haul jet.<ref name=":2" />
In [[1986]], the airline added [[Colombo]], [[Dhaka]], [[Amman]], and [[Cairo]] to its route network. Emirates launched daily nonstop service to [[London Gatwick Airport|London Gatwick]] on [[July]] [[6]], [[198]]7 with two new Airbus A310s. It also started flights to [[Singapore]]. The airline in 1987 added [[Frankfurt]] via [[Istanbul]], and [[Male]] (Maldive Islands). Emirates lacked a regional network, as its main competitor [[Gulf Air]] also dominated the region. Even today, [[Gulf Air]] still has the most extensive regional network.


In April 2024, Emirates announced its plan to relocate its hub to [[Al Maktoum International Airport|Al Maktoum Airport]] when the new airport is fully completed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamel |first=Deena |date=2024-04-29 |title=Dubai to scrap dual airport operations once move to mega-hub at Al Maktoum is complete |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2024/04/29/dubai-to-scrap-dual-airport-operations-once-move-to-mega-hub-at-al-maktoum-is-complete/ |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref>
This growth came as the region was experiencing a downturn, with the [[Gulf War]] and the laying off of expatriate workers as factors. In its second year, competitors had accused Emirates of starting a [[price war]], something the airline's competitors still accuse Emirates of doing.
By the end of [[1987]], Emirates was serving 11 destinations. <ref>http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/The-Emirates-Group-Company-History.html</ref>


== Corporate management ==
===Incorporation and growth===


[[File:Emirates employees at the inaugural flight to Brussels.jpg|thumb|right|Emirates [[flight attendant]]s]]
Emirates had become one of the world's fastest growing airlines. Revenues increased by about $100 million each year, approaching $500 million in the year [[1993]]. It carried 68,000 tons of cargo and 1.6 million passengers in the same year. The [[Gulf War]] had helped Emirates by keeping other airlines out of the area. Emirates was the only airline to continue flying in the last ten days of the war.


The airline is a subsidiary of [[The Emirates Group]], which is a subsidiary of the Dubai government's investment company, [[Investment Corporation of Dubai]].<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=31 December 2008 |title=Dubai transfers ownership of Emirates, Dnata to IDC |url=https://www.meed.com/dubai-transfers-ownership-of-emirates-dnata-to-idc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090525172737/http://uaeinteract.com/docs/Emirates_and_Dnata_now_under_ICD/33512.htm |archive-date=25 May 2009 |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=[[MEED]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=30 December 2008 |title=Dubai moves ownership of Emirates, Dnata to ICD |newspaper=[[Reuters]] |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/emirates-ownership-idINLU59912820081230/ |url-status=live |access-date=1 December 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103040416/http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10271373.html |archive-date=3 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Benham |first=Jason |date=30 December 2008 |title=Dubai moves ownership of Emirates, Dnata to ICD |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubai-moves-ownership-of-emirates-dnata-icd-41385 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091125094528/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/542365-dubai-moves-ownership-of-emirates-dnata-to-icd |archive-date=25 November 2009 |access-date=1 December 2023 |newspaper=[[Arabian Business]]}}</ref> The airline has recorded a profit every year, except its second year, and the growth has never fallen below 20% a year. In its first 11 years, it doubled in size every 3.5 years and has every four years since.<ref name="CNN">[https://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2005/10/01/8359251/index.htm Rise of the Emirates Empire] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060114093210/https://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2005/10/01/8359251/index.htm |date=14 January 2006 }} [[CNN|CNN Money]], 1 October 2005</ref>
A partnership agreement with [[US Airways]] entered in the fall of [[1993]] allowed Emirates to offer services around the world. It previously had cooperation agreements with [[Cyprus Airways]].


In 2015, Emirates paid [[dividend]]s worth [[United Arab Emirates dirham|AED]]2.6&nbsp;billion (US$708&nbsp;million), compared to AED1&nbsp;billion (US$272&nbsp;million) in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gulfbusiness.com/2015/05/emirates-airline-2014-net-profit-jumps-40-lower-oil-price/#.VVdBZfmqqko|title=Emirates Airline 2014 Net Profit Jumps 40% On Lower Oil Price|work=Gulf Business|date=7 May 2015|access-date=16 May 2015|archive-date=3 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003100224/http://gulfbusiness.com/2015/05/emirates-airline-2014-net-profit-jumps-40-lower-oil-price/#.VVdBZfmqqko|url-status=live}}</ref> The government has received AED14.6&nbsp; billion from Emirates since dividends started being paid in 1999 for having provided an initial start-up capital of US$10&nbsp; million and an additional investment of about US$80&nbsp; million at the time of the airline's inception.<ref>''The Sunday Times (Emirates boss heads for bigger goals''), Times Newspapers Ltd., London, 23 July 2006</ref> The Dubai government is the sole owner of the company, but it does not put any new money into it, nor does it interfere with running the airline.<ref name="CNN" />
By 1994, 60 international airlines were flying to [[Dubai International Airport]] and the airline was connecting 32 destinations with its 15 aircraft. At this time Emirates was the sixth largest airline in the [[Middle East]].


=== Structure and employment ===
Emirates took in revenues of $643.4 million in the year ending [[March]] [[30]], [[1994]]. The airline had 4,000 employees and carried two million passengers a year between 34 destinations with a fleet of 18 [[Airbus]] aircraft. Seven new [[Boeing 777]]s worth over $1 billion were ordered in 1992 which began to arrive in the spring of [[1996]]. One of the planes was used on a new service to [[Melbourne]] via [[Singapore]]. Emirates placed a large order with Airbus later the same year. In spite of the large capital expenditures, the Dubai government had laid out only $50 million since the airline's inception.
{{Main|Emirates subsidiaries}}
[[File:Emirates B777-300ER A6-EBD.jpg|thumb|[[Boeing 777#777-300ER|Boeing 777-300ER]]]]


Emirates has diversified into related industries and sectors, including airport services, engineering, catering, and [[tour operator]] operations. Emirates has seven subsidiaries and its parent company has more than 50.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/the_emirates_group.aspx|title=The Emirates Group|publisher=Emirates|date=3 January 2011|access-date=3 January 2011|archive-date=20 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110520080118/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/the_emirates_group.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theemiratesgroup.com/english/our-company/company-overview/company-overview.aspx|title=Company Overview|publisher=The Emirates Group|date=9 July 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090714235645/http://www.theemiratesgroup.com/english/our-company/company-overview/company-overview.aspx|archive-date=14 July 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the fiscal year on 31 March 2020, the company employed a total of 59,519 staff, of which 21,789 were cabin crew, 4,313 were flight deck crew, 3,316 were in engineering, 12,627 were listed as other, 5,376 employees were at overseas stations, and 12,098 were at subsidiary companies.<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020"/>{{rp|72}} The Emirates Group employed a total of 105,730 employees.<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020"/>{{rp|184}}
A total of 92 air carriers were flying to [[Dubai Airport]] in the mid-1990s. Emirates was still able to grow, despite restricted markets internationally and intense competition at its home base. It carried about three million passengers during 1997/98. The growing cargo business accounted for 16 percent of the airline's total revenues. A record group profit of AED 371 million was achieved in 1997-98.


Emirates provides its employees with benefits such as comprehensive health plans and paid maternity and sick leave. Another strategy employed by Emirates is to use profit sharing and merit pay as part of its competency-based approach to performance management.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/?GCOI=80140100965480|last1=Bamber|first1=G.J.|last2=Gittell|first2=J.H.|last3=Kochan|first3=T.A.|last4=von Nordenflytch|first4=A.|year=2009|title=Up in the Air: How Airlines Can Improve Performance by Engaging their Employees|publisher=Cornell University Press, Ithaca|chapter=chapter 5|access-date=10 August 2011|archive-date=31 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151031004303/http://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/?GCOI=80140100965480|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2023 and 2024, the group awarded its employees hefty bonuses as their share of the company's profits earned in those years. In 2023 employees got 24 weeks of pay<ref>{{Cite web |last=National |first=The |date=2023-05-12 |title=Emirates airline staff to share in Dh10.6 billion profits bonus |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2023/05/12/emirates-airline-profit-share/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> as they bonus and in 2024 they received 20 weeks of pay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamel |first=Deena |date=2024-05-13 |title=Emirates Group to pay 20-week bonus to eligible employees after record profit |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2024/05/13/emirates-bonus-profit/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref>
By [[May]] [[1998]], Emirates paid the [[Sri Lankan government]] $70 million for a 40 percent stake in Air Lanka (later changed its name to Sri Lankan Airlines). Emirates practically received full management rights as the Sri Lankan flag carrier was heavily in debt and operating at a loss and needed new capital to upgrade its outdated fleet. <ref name="EK+SL">{{Cite news |title=Emirates ends SriLankan deal |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/01/06/10179882.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-01-06 |accessdate=2008-01-19}}</ref>
In January 2008, Emirates announced that it will pass the management of SriLankan Airlines to the [[Politics of Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan government]] in April 2008.<ref name="EK+SL"/><ref>{{Cite web |title=Air France offers in-flight calls for the upwardly mobile |url=http://www.oag.com/oag/website/com/en/Home/Travel+Magazine/Executive+Travel/News+Briefing/Air+France+offers+inflight+calls+for+the+upwardly+mobile+010108 |publisher=OAG Travel Information |month=January | year=2008 |accessdate=2008-01-26}}</ref> There are no plans to remove or decrease the stake in the airline.<ref name="EK+SL"/>


===Modern history===
=== Environmental record ===
[[File:Singapore changi airport ground handling emirates.JPG|thumb|[[Boeing 777-300]] at [[Singapore Changi Airport]]]]


The airline claims to have lower emissions than other airlines because its fleet has an average fuel burn of fewer than 4 liters for every 100 passenger–kilometers.<ref>{{cite web |last=Park |first=Kim Lim |title=Amazing Emirates First Class and Business Class, Full Review with Cost |url=https://www.aviationnepal.com/amazing-emirates-first-class-and-business-class-full-review-with-cost/ |website=Aviation Nepal |access-date=24 March 2022 |date=19 August 2020 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519222844/https://www.aviationnepal.com/amazing-emirates-first-class-and-business-class-full-review-with-cost/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, the airline announced it would invest $200 million over three years to find research and development regarding the reduction of fossil fuels in commercial aviation, including investing in the development of fuel and energy alternatives and solutions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gosai |first=Hemal |date=13 May 2023 |title=Emirates Announces $200 Million Investment in Green Aviation |url=https://airlinegeeks.com/2023/05/13/emirates-announces-200-million-investment-in-green-aviation/ |access-date=13 May 2023 |website=AirlineGeeks.com |language=en |archive-date=13 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513202543/https://airlinegeeks.com/2023/05/13/emirates-announces-200-million-investment-in-green-aviation/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Towards the end of the year [[2000]], Emirates was planning to start ultra-long-haul service to the East Coast and West Coast of the [[United States]] as well as nonstop flights to [[Australia]] and [[Argentina]]. Traffic continued to grow at a rate of 20 percent in 1999-2000.


The key trends for Emirates are (as of the financial year ending 31 March):<ref>{{cite web |date=9 July 2009 |title=Annual Reports {{pipe}} The Emirates Group |url=https://www.emirates.com/de/english/about-us/financial-transparency/annual-reports/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216092255/http://ekgroup.com/AnnualReports/Index.asp |archive-date=16 February 2009 |access-date=15 July 2009 |publisher=Ekgroup.com}}</ref>
In [[2005]], Emirates began flying non-stop to New York's [[John F. Kennedy International Airport]] using their new [[Boeing 777-300ER]]. These flights marked new non-stop air services between the [[United Arab Emirates]] and the [[USA]], after [[Delta Airlines]]'s flights since 2001, terminated later <ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/72055.html</ref> <ref>http://dubaiairport.com/NR/rdonlyres/D997C2E7-7CD5-423E-AA06-28D0FBD87786/0/archives_6.pdf</ref> and restarted again in 2007.
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[[The Emirates Group]] is a public international conglomerate holding company headquartered in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]]. The Emirates Group is the parent company of the Emirates Airline airline and Dnata, an aviation services company. Emirates Group owned 43.6% stake in SriLankan Airlines, until they sold it back to Sri Lankan Government. Emirates Airline has 35,000 employees, and is wholly-owned by the [[Politics of the United Arab Emirates|Government of Dubai]] directly under the Investment Corporation of Dubai.<ref>[[Gulf News|GulfNews.com]] - [http://www.gulf-news.com/business/Aviation/10271373.html Emirates and Dnata now under ICD]</ref>

===A380===
[[Image:Emirates A380 2.JPG|thumb|left|Airbus A380-800 painted in full Emirates Airlines colours at the 2005 Dubai Airshow]]

Emirates announced an order in [[April]] [[2000]] as the first launch customer for the Airbus A3XX (later named [[Airbus A380]]), the largest civil aircraft ever built. The deal compromised five [[Airbus A380]]s and two [[Airbus A380F]]. The deal was confirmed on 4 November 2001. Emirates justified its order saying that purchasing the 481- to 656-passenger super jumbo to was to maximize its use of scarce takeoff and landing slots at crowded airports like [[London Heathrow]]. On 4 November 2001, Emirates announced orders for 15 more A380-800s. Two years later Emirates once again ordered 21 A380s. In April 2006, Emirates ordered two more A380s, however they cancelled their two orders for the freighter variant. In 2007, Emirates ordered 15 A380s, bringing their order to 58.

Emirates was meant to receive its first A380 in 2006, but in June 2005, Airbus confirmed that due to unforeseen technical problems, initial deliveries of the Airbus A380 would be delayed by up to six months.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4598779.stm Airbus confirms super-jumbo delay] (BBC News: June 1, 2005)</ref>

In November 2005, the first A380 in full Emirates Airlines livery was flown to Dubai, where it was displayed at [[Dubai Airshow]] 2005.
On 20 November 2005, Emirates order 42 [[Boeing 777]]s, to help with its expansion. This order came one day after Airbus announced that the A380 superjumbo would be delayed by another six months.

A third delay was announced on 3 October 2006, pushing the initial delivery of the first A380 to October 2007.<ref>[http://www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/06_10_03_a380_delays_company_restructuring_plan.html Airbus Confirms Further A380 Delay and Launches Company Restructuring Plan] (Airbus: October 3, 2006)</ref>
The announcement was met with anger by EK's [[chief executive officer]], [[Tim Clark]], who threatened to cancel their Airbus order as it was effecting the airlines expansion plan, saying:

{{cquote |It's very serious. This will do us serious damage. Compensation is not our target, what we really seek is to give a chance for Airbus to deliver what they promised so that we can assess, because we need that aircraft<ref>http://www.arabianbusiness.com/518544-emirates-hit-by-a380-delay</ref>}}

In total as of April 2008, [[Airbus]] paid as much as $110 million during 2007 in compensation for the late delivery of the A380 to Emirates for the delays.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/reutersEdge/idUSL303548620080430</ref>

On 1 August 2008 Emirates flew its first A380 flight, with 489 passengers, from Dubai to New York's [[John F. Kennedy Airport]]. <ref>http://archive.gulfnews.com/indepth/a380/10233528.html</ref>

The airline uses their new [[Airbus A380]] on flights to [[New York]]<ref>http://news.airwise.com/story/view/1217629915.html</ref>, [[Sydney]], [[Auckland]]<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=407007&offset=2</ref>, and [[London Heathrow]]<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=407007&offset=2</ref>. Emirates will pull off [[Airbus A380]] from [[New York]] route and use it for their Toronto and Bangkok route starting from June 1, 2009<ref>http://www.gtaa.com/en/news/torontopearson_today/details/88d1e2b8-4490-474e-a676-c066ee1cb9c4</ref> <ref>http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/03/18/324005/emirates-pulls-a380s-off-jfk-to-serve-toronto-and-bangkok.html</ref>.

Emirates has refused that it is delaying the delivery of the superjumbo. The airline said it is on track to receive seven of the super jumbos by the end of the financial year ending March 31, 2010. Airbus' Middle East President, Habib Fekih, said Emirates is due to receive its fifth A380 in April as planned and the aircraft is already financed.<ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/188624.html</ref>

===Terminal 3===

{{main|Dubai International Airport#Terminal 3}}

{{externalvideo|video1=[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TRTNJjpxyY A promotional video used by Emirates on Terminal 3]}}
[[File:Aeroport de dubai terminal 3 aile.jpg|thumb|Terminal 3 exclusive for Emirates]]

[[Dubai International Airport]]'s Terminal 3 was built exclusively for the use of Emirates at a cost of $4.5 billion and officially opened 14 October 2008. Terminal 3 is the [[List of largest buildings in the world|largest building in the world by floor space]], with over {{convert|1500000|m2|acre|abbr=on}} of space. The Terminal has annual capacity of 33 million passengers, and with the expansion of Concourse 3, will have an annual capcity of 48 million passengers by [[2011]], once concourse 3 is complete.

The Terminal is located beneath the taxiway area at Dubai airport and is directly connected to concourse 2. There is a direct connection to Sheikh Rashid Terminal located at the control tower structure through passenger walkways. Inside Terminal 3, there are 82 moving walkways, 97 escalators, eight skytrains, 82 moving, and 157 lifts.<ref>http://images.google.ae/imgres?imgurl=http://www.gizmosforgeeks.com/wordpress/uploads/2008/10/dubai-airport.png&imgrefurl=http://www.gizmosforgeeks.com/2008/10/23/dubai-airports-terminal-3-is-immense-and-awesome/&usg=__lPYjaTxR6Fp30XINjeebB9zmkYk=&h=301&w=450&sz=300&hl=en&start=44&um=1&tbnid=RJPOP-CM_P6X3M:&tbnh=85&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddubai%2Bairport%2Bterminal%2B3%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D40%26um%3D1</ref>
Currently there are 5 gates specially dedicated to the Emirates [[A380]] at Terminal 3. The new concourse 3 will be exclusively for the A380.

It opened in four phases to avoid the problems that [[London Heathrow Terminal 5]] faced when it first opened. By [[December]] [[2008]], the terminal was fully functional, operating all of Emirates 269 daily flights. <ref>http://www.dubaiairport.com/DIA/English/TopMenu/News+and+Press/Arab+News/Emirates+Terminal+3+at+Dubai+International+A+new+era+in+Dubais+aviation+history.htm</ref>

==Corporate information==

[[Image:Emirates a330-200 a6-eky arp.jpg|thumb|[[Airbus A330#A330-200|Airbus A330-200]] lands at London Heathrow Airport]]

The airline has recorded a profit every year, except the second, and growth has never fallen below 20% a year. In its first 11 years, it doubled in size every 3.5 years, and has every four years since.<ref name="CNN">[http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2005/10/01/8359251/index.htm Rise of the Emirates Empire] [[CNN|CNN Money]], 1 October 2005</ref> The Emirates Group announced a net profits of [[United Arab Emirates dirham|Dhs]]5 billion (US$1.37 billion) for the financial year ended 31 March 2008, a 62% increase over the previous year.It is said that Emirates airline's turnover is almost 1/5th of the Dubai's GDP.<ref name="GNApr08">{{Cite web |title=Emirates airline reports 62 per cent rise in profit |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/04/30/10209597.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-04-30 |accessdate=2008-05-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates Posts New Record Profits |url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/2008/2008_04_30_EMIRATES_POSTS_NEW_RECORD_PROFITS.aspx |publisher=Emirates |date=2008-04-30 |accessdate=2008-05-01}}</ref>

In 2008 Emirates payed dividends worth US$776 million to the Government of Dubai.
For 2004–05, Emirates paid an increased [[dividend]] of Dhs368 million to the government of Dubai, compared to Dhs329 million the year before. The government has received Dhs1.1 billion from Emirates since dividends started being paid in 1999. Having provided an initial start-up capital of US$10m and an additional [[investment]] of [[circa]] US$80m at the time of the airline's inception,<ref>''The Sunday Times (Emirates boss heads for bigger goals''), Times Newspapers Ltd., London, 23 July 2006</ref> the Dubai government is the sole owner of the company. However, it does not put any new money into it, nor does it interfere with running the airline.<ref name="CNN"/>

=== Subsidiaries ===
Emirates Airlines has diversified into related industries and sectors, including airport services, [[engineering]], [[hospitality services]], [[catering]], and [[tour operator]] operations. Emirates has 6 subsidaries, and its parent company, [[The Emirates Group]] has over 20 Subsidiaries.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/the_emirates_group.aspx</ref>

Some of the subsidiaries include:

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{|class="wikitable"
|-
|-
!
!Company||Type||Principal activities||Incorporated in||Group's Equity Shareholding
! Turnover<br />(AED b)
!Net profit{{Efn|"Profit attributable to the Owner"}}<br>(AED b)
!Passengers<br />flown (m)
!Passenger load<br>factor (%){{Efn|"seat factor"}}
!Cargo carried<br />(000 tonnes)
!Number<br>of A380
!Sources
|-
|-
|1998
|Emirates Holidays||Subsidiary||[[Tour operator]]||[[United Arab Emirates]]||100%
|4.0
|0.26
|3.6
|70.0
|200
|—
|
|-
|-
|1999
|Congress Solutions International||Subsidiary||[[Hospitality Services]]||[[United Arab Emirates]]||100%
|4.4
|0.31
|4.2
|74.5
|214
|—
|
|-
|-
|2000
|Arabian Adventures||Subsidiary||[[Tour operator]]||[[United Arab Emirates]]||100%
|5.1
|0.30
|4.7
|71.9
|269
|—
|
|-
|-
|2001
|Emirates Tours||Subsidiary||[[Tour operator]]||[[United Arab Emirates]]||100%
|6.3
|}
|0.42
</center>
|5.7

|75.1
====Congress Solutions International====
||335
Is a subsidary of Emirates providing providing administrative support, managing data, and coordinating third party suppliers such as [[venues]], [[catering]], and [[accommodation]]. It deals with confrences and provides support to deleagtes, as well as providing leisure and recreational activities for visiting delegates.<ref>http://www.congresssolutionsinternational.com/WeCanDo/OurServices/index.asp</ref>
|—

|
====Arabian Adventures====

Arabian adventures is a subsidary of Emirates Airline, and organises tours, safaris and other activities across the [[UAE]]. <ref>http://www.arabian-adventures.com/</ref>

====Emirates Holidays====

Emirates Holidays is the tour operating arm of Emirates which plans out holidays, and organises activities with its customers. <ref>http://www.emirates-holidays.com/global/about/aboutus.asp</ref>

====Emirates Tours====
Is a tour operator which organises tours at world-class hotels, exclusive spa benefits, golf and beach resorts and bespoke tours. <ref>http://www.emiratestours.co.uk/AboutUs/Index.aspx</ref>

===Labour===
Emirates airlines employed a total of 25,760 staff members at the end of the fiscal year on 31 March 2008. Its parent company, [[The Emirates Group]], employed a total of 35,286 employees of which over 8,554 are cabin crew, 1,810 are flight deck crew, 1,633 are in engineering, and 7,784 are listed as other.<ref>http://www.ekgroup.com/Annualreports/2007-2008/Common/PDF/FinStats_EK.pdf</ref> <ref>http://mediacentre.ekgroup.com/home.asp?TYPE=FACTS</ref>.

===Financial highlights===

In the financial year 2007/2008, Emirates carried 21.2 million passengers and 1.3 million tonnes of cargo. [[International Air Transport Association]] (IATA) statistics indicate that in 2007 Emirates ranked among the top-ten airlines in the world in terms of passengers (17.54 million) carried and kilometers (71.3 million) flown in 2006/2007. In the fiscal year 2007/08, passenger seat factor increased to 79.8 per cent, up 2.6 percentage points from the previous year, led by an increase in traffic by 20.2 per cent.<ref name="OS"/> The airline carried 21.2 million passengers in the 2007/08 fiscal year, a 21% rise from the previous year.<ref name="GNApr08"/>

2008-2009
Maurice Flanagan, Executive Vice-Chairman and Group President of Emirates, told Emirates Business that the airline will show a 'modest' profit in the financial year which ended March 31, 2009. Emirates has also said that it would delay declaring its financial results by a couple of weeks past April 30. 'Finances this year were far more complex, with fuel costs going volatile and all that kind of thing,' Flanagan said. 'We will make a modest profit this year. It is an amazing achievement given the current economic conditions.'<ref>www.ameinfo.com</ref>
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{|class="toccolours sortable" border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse:collapse"
|+ '''Emirates Airlines financial highlights'''
|-
|-
|2002
|Year Ended||Total revenue<br>(AED’000) ||Total expenditure (AED’000)||Operating profit (AED’000)||Net profit (AED’000)||Yield (Fils per RTKM)|| Unit cost (Fils per ATKM)||Breakeven load factor (%)
|7.1
|0.46
|6.7
|74.3
|401
|—
|
|-
|-
|2003
! 31 March 2003<ref name="AR2002-3">[http://www.ekgroup.com/AnnualReports/2002-2003/index.html Annual Report and Accounts 2002/2003]</ref>
|9.5
|align="right"|9,709,749 ||align="right"| 8,749,606 ||align="right"| 1,000,511 ||align="right"| {{increase}}906,747 ||align="right"| 169 ||align="right"| 111 ||align="right"| 65.4%
|0.90
|8.5
|76.6
|525
|—
|
|-
|-
| 2004
! 31 March 2004<ref name="AR2003-4">[http://www.ekgroup.com/AnnualReports/2003-2004/index.html Annual Report and Accounts 2003/2004]</ref>
|13.1
|align="right"| 13,286,331 ||align="right"| 11,602,094 ||align="right"| 2,618,789 ||align="right"| {{increase}}1,573,511 ||align="right"| 181 ||align="right"| 107 ||align="right"| 59.0%
|1.5
|10.4
|73.4
|660
|—
|
|-
|-
|2005
! 31 March 2005<ref name="AR2005">[http://www.ekgroup.com/ANREP2005/index.asp Annual Report 2004-2005]</ref>
|17.9
|align="right"| 18,130,998 ||align="right"| 15,628,282 ||align="right"| 2,652,291 ||align="right"|{{increase}} 2,407,385 ||align="right"| 192 ||align="right"| 111 ||align="right"| 58.0%
|2.4
|12.5
|74.6
|838
|—
|
|-
|-
|2006
! 31 March 2006<ref name="AR2005-06">[http://www.ekgroup.com/Annualreports/2005-2006/ Annual Report 2005-2006]</ref>
|22.6
|align="right"| 23,050,927 ||align="right"| 20,489,601 ||align="right"| 2,652,291 ||align="right"|{{increase}} 2,474,999 ||align="right"| 203 ||align="right"| 122 ||align="right"| 60.2%
|2.4
|14.4
|75.9
|1,019
|—
|
|-
|-
|2007
! 31 March 2007<ref name="AR2006-7">[http://www.ekgroup.com/Annualreports/2006-2007/FinancialStatistics.asp Annual Report 2006-2007]</ref>
|29.1
|align="right"| 29,839,618 ||align="right"| 26,675,891 ||align="right"| 3,338,873 ||align="right"|{{increase}} 3,096,416 ||align="right"| 216 ||align="right"| 129 ||align="right"| 59.9%
|3.0
|17.5
|76.2
|1,156
|—
|
|-
|-
|2008
! 31 March 2008<ref name="2007-8">[http://www.ekgroup.com/Annualreports/2007-2008/Common/PDF/FinStats_EK.pdf Emirates Revenue]</ref>
|38.8
|align="right"| 39,467,427 ||align="right"| 34,392,500 ||align="right"| 5,180,171 ||align="right"|{{increase}} 5,020,400 ||align="right"| 236 ||align="right"| 148 ||align="right"| 62.7%
|5.0
|}
|21.2
</center>
|79.8

|1,282
===Operating highlights===
|—

|
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{|class="toccolours sortable" border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse:collapse"
|+ '''Emirates Airlines operating highlights'''
|-
|-
|2009
|Year||Traffic ||Passenger seat kilometres||Fleet||Average age of fleet (months)||Aircraft departures from [[Dubai International Airport]]|| Number of employees||Passenger seat factor (%)
|43.2
|0.68
|22.7
|75.8
|1,408
|4
|
|-
|-
|2010
! 2002-2003<ref name="AR2002-3"/>
|43.4
|align="right"| 8,502,894 ||align="right"| 31,660,547 ||align="right"| 46 ||align="right"| 36 ||align="right"| 45,452 ||align="right"| 10,507 ||align="right"| 76.6%
|3.5
|27.4
|78.1
|1,580
|8
|
|-
|-
|2011
! 2003-2004<ref name="AR2003-4"/>
|54.2
|align="right"| 10,441,345 ||align="right"| 40,110,375 ||align="right"| 61 ||align="right"| 46 ||align="right"| 58,763 ||align="right"| 12,804 ||align="right"| 73.4%
|5.3
|31.4
|80.0
|1,767
|15
|
|-
|-
|2012
! 2004-2005<ref name="AR2005"/>
|62.2
|align="right"| 12,528,761 ||align="right"| 51,398,393 ||align="right"| 69 ||align="right"| 55 ||align="right"| 72,057 ||align="right"| 15,858 ||align="right"| 74.6%
|1.5
|33.9
|80.0
|1,796
|21
|
|-
|-
| 2013
! 2005-2006<ref name="AR2005-06"/>
|73.1
|align="right"| 14,497,536 ||align="right"| 62,260,070 ||align="right"| 85 ||align="right"| 61 ||align="right"| 79,937 ||align="right"| 17,296 ||align="right"| 75.9%
|2.2
|-
|39.3
! 2006-2007<ref name="AR2006-7"/>
|79.7
|align="right"| 17,544,140 ||align="right"| 77,946,590 ||align="right"| 104 ||align="right"| 63 ||align="right"| 92,158 ||align="right"| 20,273 ||align="right"| 76.2%
|2,086
|-
|31
! 2007-2008<ref name="2007-8"/>
|align="right"| 21,229,225 ||align="right"| 94,345,721 ||align="right"| 115 ||align="right"| 67 ||align="right"| 101,709 ||align="right"| 23,650 ||align="right"| 79.8%
|}
</center>

== Branding ==
{{externalvideo|video1=[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uvl3nFar_eY A promotional video launched in 2008, to advertise its new First Class [[Airbus A380]] product]}}
[[Image:Emirates Sky Cargo Airbus A310 A6-EFA.jpg|thumb|Airbus A310-300]]

During the 1990s, Emirates Airlines used the slogan ''Be Good to yourself. Fly Emirates''. From 2004, the airline changed its slogan to ''Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering'', and ''When was the last time you did something for the first time''.

In 2008, Emirates launched a slogan mainly revolving around their route network of over 100 destinations across six continents - ''Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering'' and ''Fly Emirates. To over Six Continents''.

Emirates Airlines introduced a new design in August 2008 for its 16,000 uniformed staff, designed by Simon Jersey plc. The offboard unform includes the Emirates hat, red kick-pleats in the skirts, and more fitted, chic blouses. For the onboard uniform, male and female crew wear chocolate brown suits. The male flight attendants wear a chocolate brown suit, featuring pinstripes, with a cream shirt and a caramel, honey and red tie.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/hk/English/about/news/news_detail.aspx?media=ID0EAFAA&article=344580&offset=0</ref>

The airline's reputation, and the prestige of the job, has allowed it to be highly selective during its recruitment process. Of every thousand candidates who go for interview, only 50 or 60 are chosen.

===Livery===

The livery of Emirates includes a section of the [[United Arab Emirates]] flag on the tail, a [[calligraphy]] of the logo in arabic on the engines and the "Emirates" logo on the fuselage both in [[Arabic]] and [[English language|English]]. The colour scheme used since 1985 was changed in November 1999 to the one still in use today. This change saw the modification of logotype, the enlargement and move of the English logo (the arabic remaining smaller) towards the front of the aircraft and a different, flowing flag on the tailfin <ref>http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/1999/11/15/58396/updated-livery-is-revealed-by-emirates.html</ref>.
Some Emirates aircraft have the [[Fifa World Cup]] logo on them.

== Destinations ==
[[File:Singapore Changi Airport, Terminal 1, Emirates, Dec 05.JPG|thumb|[[Boeing 777-300]] at [[Singapore Changi Airport]]]]
{{main|Emirates destinations}}

Emirates operates 1883 flights every week across its network of over 100 destinations in 61 countries on six continents from its primary hub in Dubai.<ref>[http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10157440.html Emirates launches first direct flight from Middle East to South America] ''[[Gulf News]]'' (2 October 2007). Retrieved on 2 October 2007.</ref>

===Route Network===
Emirates has a strong presence in the [[Southeast Asia]]n region, which together, connects Dubai with more international destinations in the region than any other Middle Eastern airline. The airline also flies the [[Kangaroo Route]]. Emirates does not offer any domestic service within the United Arab Emirates.

While Emirates does not maintain sizable hubs elsewhere, it has taken advantage of liberal [[Bilateral Air Transport Agreement|bilateral aviation agreements]] between Dubai and [[Australia]], and with Singapore, to offer more onward connections from [[Sydney]] and Dubai. For example, Emirates now uses their [[A380]] to fly to [[Auckland]] via Sydney, allowing passengers in Sydney and Auckland to do the journey across the Tasman with Emirates' new super jumbo.<ref>{{cite news |title=Take a short hop on the A380! |work=[[PopSci.com.au]] |date=[[2009-01-23]] |url=http://www.popsci.com.au/military-aviation-amp-space/article/2009-02/take-short-hop-a380 |accessdate = 2009-01-23}}</ref>

In September 2007, Emirates' chairman, Tim Clark, stated that the airline is considering the [[Boeing 747-8]] to serve [[Latin America]]n cities such as [[Buenos Aires]] and [[Mexico City]]. He also said that Emirates is working on getting new [[flyover rights]] over [[Russia]] to minimise the length of the flights to [[West Coast of the United States|North America's West Coast]].<ref>{{cite news| title = Emirates to take a big leap forward in fleet expansion | publisher = [[Gulf News]]| date = 7 September 2007| url = http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/09/08/10152179.html | accessdate = 2007-09-07}}</ref> Cities on the West Coast being looked at for possible expansion include [[Phoenix, Arizona]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Phoenix hoping to attract international flight on Dubai's Emirates airline |url=http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2008/04/07/daily63.html?surround=lfn |publisher=Phoenix Business Journal |date=2008-04-07 |accessdate=2008-08-21}}</ref> and [[Seattle, Washington]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates airline CEO lets ambition fly free |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003713409_emirates19.html |publisher=The Seattle Times |date=2007-05-19 |accessdate=2008-08-21}}</ref> Emirates also is to begin double daily flights to Glasgow and an upgrade to the Newcastle link.

Emirates is also considering launching service to [[Atlanta]], [[Boston]], [[Chicago]], [[Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport|Dallas/Ft. Worth]], [[Miami]], [[Seattle]], and [[Washington, D.C.]],<ref>{{Cite news |title=Emirates Airline Makes Aviation History With Arrival Of First Scheduled Airbus A380 Service To The United States |url=http://www.emirates.com/ae/english/about/news/2008/2008_08_03_Emirates_Airline_Makes_Aviation_History_With_Arrival_Of_First_Scheduled_Airbus_A380_Service_To_The_United_States.aspx |publisher=Emirates Airline |date=2008-08-03 |accessdate=2008-08-14}}</ref><ref>[http://news.cheapflights.com/airlines/2007/10/miami-dubai-fli.htmlMiami-Dubai flights part of Emirates plan]</ref> and plans to begin service to [[Madrid]] and possibly [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]] in Spring 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Madrid tendrá línea directa con Dubai en la primavera de 2009 |url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2008/04/15/madrid/1208274614.html |publisher=Elmundo.es |date=2008-04-15 |accessdate=2008-04-19 |language=Spanish}}</ref> The airline is also interested in initiating service to [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]] some time in 2009, although economic conditions and government regulations will determine whether such service is viable.<ref>www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2008/10/Pages/10272008_4c31d52d2e414406b05ab1332a560b5b.aspx</ref>

On 16 April 2009, The Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade & Tourism of Colombia, released a statement stating that Emirates Airline will start flying to Bogotá by the end of 2009 as its second South American destination after Sao Paulo. A service with both cargo and passenger service will be introduced.

In addition, flights to [[Alexandria]], [[Egypt]] were suspended on 10 September 2008 also due to the record price of airline fuel.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates cuts Alexandria route |url=http://www.ameinfo.com/162104.html |publisher=''[[AMEInfo]]'' |date=2008-07-01 |accessdate=2008-07-02}}</ref>

As of 1 April 2009, Emirates plans to add two new destinations for the year, [[Durban]], [[South Africa]] and [[Luanda]], [[Angola]], as well as frequency upgrades on several other routes.

Emirates remains one of five [[Asia]]n airlines to fly to [[Latin America]], with scheduled flights to [[São Paulo]]. The others are [[Air China]], [[Japan Airlines]], [[Malaysia Airlines]], and [[Korean Air]].

<center>
{| class="toccolours" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="border-collapse:collapse"
|+ '''New Destinations'''
|- bgcolor=FAF0E6
!Destination
!Frequency <br/> (per week)
!Aircraft
!Commencing
!References
|-
|[[Luanda]], [[Angola]]
|3
|[[Airbus A330-200]]
|4 August 2009
|<ref>http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/business/2009/April/business_April380.xml&section=business&col=</ref>
|-
|[[Durban]], [[South Africa]]
|7<br>(daily)
|[[Airbus A330-200]]
|1 October 2009
|<ref>[http://www.airliners.net/aviation-forums/general_aviation/read.main/4280542/ Emirates Update: Will Cut Nagoya, Start Durban 2009 | Civil Aviation Forum | Airliners.net]</ref>
|}
</center>

===Codeshare agreements===
Emirates Airlines has code-sharing partnerships with 12 airlines.
Emirates has [[codeshare agreement]]s with [[Continental Airlines]], where it codeshares on selected regional routes, in addition to the following airlines:<ref>[http://emirates.com/us/english/help/faqs/faqdetails.aspx?faqId=193949&categoryId=193393 Emirates Codeshare Agreements]</ref>

Emirates Airlines code-shares with the following airlines as of [[1 April]], [[2009]]:<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/help/faqs/FAQDetails.aspx?faqCategory=193393</ref>

<center>
{|class="wikitable sortable collapsible collapsed" style="font-size: 85%" width=60% align=
|+ ''Emirates Airlines&nbsp;— codeshare agreements'''
|- bgcolor=lightgrey
! width="17%" | Airlines
! width="83%" | Destinations
|-
|[[Air India]]
| Chennai, Cochin
|-
|[[Air Mauritius]]
| Mauritius
|-
|[[Air Malta]]
| Malta, Larnaca
|-
|[[Continental Airlines]]
|London Heathrow, Newark, Houston
|-
|[[Japan Airlines]]
|Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo (Haneda), Fukuoka, Sapporo
|-
|[[Jet Airways]]
| Dehli, Mumbai
|-
|[[Korean Air]]
| Seoul
|-
|[[Oman Air]]
| Muscat
|-
|[[Philippine Airlines]]
| Manilla
|-
|[[Royal Air Maroc]]
| Casablanca
|-
|[[South African Airways]]
| Capetown, Johannesburg
|-
|[[Thai Airways]]
| Bangkok
|}
</center>

In March 2008 Emirates ceased its codeshare agreement with SriLankan Airlines.<ref>[http://www.arabnews.com/?page=6&section=0&article=108384&d=30&m=3&y=2008 SriLankan Codeshare Arab News]</ref>

== Fleet ==
[[File:Auckland A380.JPG|thumb|right|Emirates A380-800 at [[Auckland International Airport]]]]
Emirates operates a full [[wide-body aircraft]] fleet from four aircraft families.

In keeping with its policy of maintaining a young fleet, which stands at an average of 5.7 years in April 2008,<ref>[http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/?file=calcop&opp=Emirates Airline fleet Age]</ref> it renews its fleet frequently. In July 2008, Emirates received its first Airbus A380-800 and in August 2008, it became the second airline to fly the Airbus A380-800, after [[Singapore Airlines]].<ref name="A380-July-delivery">{{Cite news |title=Emirates to receive delivery of first A380 in July |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/06/05/10218637.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-06-05 |accessdate=2008-06-05}}</ref> The airline currently uses the A380-800 daily between Dubai and [[New York City|New York's]] [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK airport]],<ref name="A380-NY">{{Cite web |title=Emirates to commence daily New York JFK - Dubai A380 service|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/5603/emirates-commence-daily-new-york-jfk-dubai-a380-service |publisher=''[[eTurboNews]]'' |date=2008-06-09 |accessdate=2008-06-15}}</ref> and daily to [[London Heathrow Airport|London Heathrow]]. On the 1st February 2009, the A380-800 began its [[Dubai]]–[[Sydney]]–[[Auckland]] service 4 times weekly, moving to a daily service by the 1st of May 2009, [[Dubai]]–[[Melbourne]]–[[Auckland]] service will commence later in 2010.<ref name="EK-A380">{{cite news |title=Emirates will deploy giant Airbus A380s to span globe |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/03/02/10194213.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-03-02 |accessdate=2008-03-09}}</ref> A380-800 flights to [[Seoul]] and [[Singapore]] will commence November and December 2009, respectively.<ref>http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news09/63-EmiratesAirline.shtml</ref> Emirates has also planned to use their A380-800 between Dubai and Rome's [[Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport]] beginning December 1 2009.<ref>http://cencio4.wordpress.com/2009/01/08/dec-1-2009-emirates-to-introduce-the-a380-in-the-dubay-rome-dubay/</ref> Emirates also announced that its two A380s flying the [[Dubai]]-[[New York City|New York's]] [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|JFK airport]] route would be retired from the route (effective [[June 1]]) and deployed on its [[Dubai]]-[[Toronto]] route <ref>http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Emirates-Airline-961585.html</ref>, and [[Dubai]]-[[Bangkok]] route <ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/188862.html</ref>.

=== Passenger ===
The Emirates fleet consists of the following widebody aircraft as of April 2009:<ref name="FI"/><ref>[http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/Emirates?show=all</ref>
<center>
{| class="toccolours sortable" border="1" cellpadding="3" style="border-collapse:collapse"
|+ '''Emirates Airline Fleet'''
|- bgcolor=FAF0E6
!Aircraft
!Total
!Orders
![[Option (aircraft purchasing)|Options]]
!Rights
!Passengers <br> <small>(First/Business/Economy)</small>
!Routes
!Entry into Service
|-
|[[Airbus A330-200]]
|29
|0
|0
|0
|237 (12/42/183) <br> 278 (0/27/251) <br> 237 (0/54/183)
|Abidjan, Accra, Ahmedabad, Amman, Athens, Bahrain, Bangalore, Beirut, Birmingham, Casablanca, Chennai, Dammam, Damascus, Delhi, Dhaka, Doha, Durban (begins October), Dusseldorf, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Kuwait, Luanda (begins August), Moscow, Mumbai, Munich, Muscat, Milan (ends 30 September), Nairobi, Newcastle, Nice, Peshawar, Riyadh, Tehran, Thiruvananthapuram, Sana, Seychelles, Venice, Zurich
|In service
|-
|[[Airbus A330-300]]
|0
|30
|0
|0
|TBC
|
|
|2011
|-
|-
|2014
|[[Airbus A340-300]]
|82.6
|8
|3.2
|0
|44.5
|0
|79.4
|0
|2,250
|267 (12/42/213)
|47
|Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Athens, Beijing, Casablanca, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Khartoum, Milan (begins 1 July) Sana’a
|In service
|-
|[[Airbus A340-500]]
|10
|0
|0
|0
|258 (12/42/204)
|Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Mumbai, Perth, Sydney, Zurich
|In service
|-
|[[Airbus A350-900]]
|0
|80
|20
|0
|TBC
|
|
|2014
|-
|-
|[[Airbus A350-1000]]
|0
|20
|0
|0
|TBC
|
|2015
|2015
|88.8
|-
|4.5
|[[Airbus A380-800]]
|49.2
|4
|79.6
|54
|2,377
|0
|0
|59
|489 (14/76/399) <br> 517 <br> 604
|Auckland, Bangkok (begins June 1), London-Heathrow, Rome (begins December), New York-JFK (ends June 1), Seoul (begins December), Singapore (begins November), Toronto-Pearson (begins June 1), Sydney
|In service
|-
|[[Boeing 777-200]]
|3
|0
|0
|0
|290 (12/42/236) <br> 346 (0/42/304)
|Amman, Athens, Bangalore, Cairo, Chennai, Colombo, Damascus, Delhi, Dhaka, Doha, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Karachi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Kuwait, Lahore, Larnaca, London-Gatwick, Male, Milan, Mumbai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Riyadh
|In service
|-
|[[Boeing 777-200ER]]
|6
|0
|0
|0
|290 (12/42/236)
|Auckland, Birmingham, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London-Gatwick, London-Heathrow, Luqa, Melbourne, Moscow, Munich, Osaka, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Perth, Singapore, Sydney, Vienna
|In Service
|-
|[[Boeing 777-200LR]]
|9
|1
|0
|
|
|266 (8/42/216)
|Auckland, Beijing, Houston, Los Angeles, Perth, San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Sydney
|In service
|-
|[[Boeing 777-300]]
|12
|0
|0
|0
|364 (12/42/310) <br> 380 (18/42/320) <br> 434 (0/49/385)
|Amman, Bangkok, Cairo, Chennai, Colombo, Dammam, Delhi, Doha, Hong Kong, London-Heathrow, Male, Mauritius, Melbourne, Moscow, Mumbai, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Rome (ends December), Singapore, Tehran, Tripoli, Tunis
|In service
|-
|-
|2016
|[[Boeing 777-300ER]]
|85.0
|42
|7.1
|29
|51.8
|0
|76.5
|2,509
|75
|
|
|354 (8/42/304) <br> 358 (12/42/304) <br> 364 (12/42/310) <br> 427 (0/42/385) <br> 442 (0/42/400)
|Athens, Bangalore, Bangkok, Beijing, Birmingham, Brisbane, Cairo, Cape Town, Christchurch, Chennai, Colombo, Dammam, Delhi, Dhaka, Frankfurt, Glasgow, Hamburg, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Johannesburg, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Kuwait, Lagos, Lahore, London-Gatwick, London-Heathrow, Manchester, Manila, Male, Mauritius, Milan (ends 30 June), Moscow, Mumbai, New York-JFK, Osaka, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Perth, Riyadh, Seoul (ends December) Shanghai, Singapore (ends November), Sydney, Tehran, Toronto-Pearson (ends June 1), Vienna, Zurich
|In service
|-
|-
|2017
|'''Total'''
|85.0
|123
|214
|1.2
|56.0
|20
|75.1
|20*<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/news/2005/q4/nr_051120h.html]</ref>
|2,577
|94
|
|
|
|
|}</center>
<sup>* Emirates has purchase rights for 20 additional Boeing 777s which can be either the 777-200LR/777-300ER or both<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/commercial/777family/news/2005/q4/nr_051120h.html]</ref></sup>

=== Historic fleet===
* Emirates [[Airbus A300]]s were retired 2001 and replaced by [[Airbus A330]]'s. Some were sold to [[Tunisair]] and some were sold to [[Lufthansa]].
* Emirates [[Airbus A310]] fleet was retired from service by the end of 2001.
*The [[Boeing 727]] remained in service with Emirates for only 1 year, and was sold in 1986. The aircraft is now stored away with [[Pakistan International Airlines]].

The following is a list of aircraft that Emirates has operated since 1985, and are now no longer in the fleet.<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/Emirates</ref>

<center>
{|class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%" width= align=
|+ '''Historical Emirates Airlines Fleet (1985 - Present){{ref|1}}'''
|- bgcolor=FAF0E6
!Aircraft{{ref|2}}
!Total delivered
!Registration
!Period in fleet
!Reference
|-
|-
|2018
|[[Airbus A300|Airbus A300B4-203]]
|92.3
|1
|2.7
|AP-BBM
|58.4
|1988 - 2001
|77.5
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&type=A300&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|2,623
|102
|<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2018">{{Cite web |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2017–2018 |url=https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2018.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530235319/https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2018.pdf |archive-date=30 May 2023 |access-date=10 June 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2019
|[[Airbus A300|Airbus A300B4-605R]]
|97.9
|6
|0.87
|A6-EKC - A6-EKD - A6-EKE - A6-EKF - A6-EKM - A6-EKO
|58.6
|1989 - 2001
|76.8
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&type=A300&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|2,659
|109
|<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2019">{{Cite web |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2018–2019 |url=https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2019.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190511155924/https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2019.pdf |archive-date=11 May 2019 |access-date=10 June 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2020
|[[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-304]]
|91.9
|5
|1.0
|A6-EKA - A6-EKB - A6-EKG - A6-EKN
|56.1
|1987 - 1997
|78.5
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&type=A310&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|2,389
|115
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2019-2020 |url=https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2019-2020.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421162402/https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2019-2020.pdf |archive-date=21 April 2023 |access-date=11 October 2023 |website=Emirates}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2021
|[[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-308]]
|30.9
|6
|<span style="color:red;">−20.2</span>
|A6-EKI - A6-EKJ - A6-EKH - A6-EKK - A6-EKL - F-WIHR
|6.5
|1992 - 2004
|44.3
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&type=A310&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|1,873
|113
|<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2021">{{Cite web |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2020–2021 |url=https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2021.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625160913/https://cdn.ek.aero/downloads/ek/pdfs/report/annual_report_2021.pdf |archive-date=25 June 2021 |access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2022
|[[Airbus A310|Airbus A310-308F]]
|59.1
|2
|<span style="color:red;">−3.9</span>
|A6-EFB - A6-EFA
|19.5
|2005 - 2009
|58.6
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Airbus&type=A310&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|2,139
|118
|<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2021-2022.pdf |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2021-2022 |publisher=Emirates Group |year=2022 |pages=7 |access-date=28 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230421162402/https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2021-2022.pdf |archive-date=21 April 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2023
|[[Boeing 737-300|Boeing 737-340]]
|107
|1
|10.5
|AP-BCD
|43.6
|1985 - 1986
|79.5
|<ref>http://www.planespotters.net/Production_List/search.php?manufacturer=Boeing&type=737&fleet=4614&fleetStatus=5</ref>
|1,849
|116
|<ref name="cdn.ek.aero2020">{{Cite web |title=The Emirates Group Annual Report 2022-2023 |url=https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2022-2023.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523054550/https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2022-2023.pdf |archive-date=23 May 2023 |access-date=11 October 2023 |website=Emirates}}</ref>
|-
|-
|'''2024'''
|'''121'''
|'''17.2'''
|'''51.9'''
|'''79.9'''
|'''2,176'''
|'''116'''
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 May 2024 |title=Emirates Annual Report 2023-24 |url=https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/annual-report/2023-2024.pdf |website=Emirates}}</ref>
|}
|}
</center>


=== Future ===
== Branding ==
[[Image:DXB on 23 September 2007 Pict 5.jpg|thumb| Emirates Airline aircraft parked at [[Dubai International Airport]]]]
[[File:Emirates 01.jpg|thumb|Boeing 777-300ER]]
[[File:Airbus A330-200 Emirates A6-EAL.jpg|thumb|A330-200 landing at [[Düsseldorf Airport]]]]


[[File:EA GP7200.jpg|thumb|Emirates' logo (in Arabic) painted on one of its [[Airbus A380|Airbus A380-800]]s' engines]]
Emirates Airline has firms orders for 163 aircraft, and options for 70 more. Their orders comprise of 134 [[Airbus]] aircraft, and 39 [[Boeing]] aircraft as [[April]] [[2009]].
[[File:EMIRatesB777.jpg|thumb|An Emirates [[Boeing 777-300ER]] (painted in the [[Expo 2020]] orange livery) at [[Sydney Airport]]]]


In the 1990s, Emirates launched its first set of commercials all with the slogan "So be good to yourself, Fly Emirates". In 1999, it launched a very rare A330-200 commercial with different pictures showing the aircraft painted in the original livery and the livery used from 1999 until 2023, which was launched a few months prior.
The airline has orders for 58 [[Airbus A380-800]] aircraft and was the second airline to receive the aircraft, after [[Singapore Airlines]], the launch customer. Emirates will be the largest operator of the type.<ref>[http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news05/181-Emirates.shtml Emirates to be largest operator of A380]</ref> As of [[February]] [[2009]], the company had an order book of over $60 billion, comprising 165 firm orders, and 52 unconfirmed orders.<ref name="fi_ek_a340e">[http://www.flightglobal.com/Articles/2006/03/17/Navigation/177/205486/Emirates+pushes+for+A340-600+Enhanced+in+place+of+high+gross+weight.html Emirates pushes for A340-600 Enhanced in place of high gross weight variant]. Kingsley-Jones, M. ''[[Flight International]]''. 17 March 2006.</ref>.


Commercials reappeared beginning in 2002 and the airline adopted the slogan "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering" in 2004. In the 2010s, Emirates utilized multiple slogans in its advertising including "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering", "Fly Emirates To over Six Continents", and "Hello Tomorrow".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/advertising/advertising.aspx|title=About Emirates {{pipe}} Emirates Advertising|publisher=Emirates|date=3 June 2008|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=6 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206122957/http://emirates.com/english/about/advertising/advertising.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Emirates currently uses the slogan "Fly Better".
===Fleet developments===
* On [[28]] [[July]] Emirates ordered 60 airbus aircraft compromising of 30 [[Airbus A350]] plus 30 [[A330-300]]s. The agreement was signed between Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group and Tom Enders, Airbus President and CEO on the occasion of their first A380 delivery in Hamburg, Germany. At the 10 th Dubai Airshow in 2007, Emirates signed a firm order for 70 A350 XWBs with an option for 50 more. The agreement includes the firming up of 30 of the A350 XWB options and will eventually increase Emirates’ total order for the A350 XWB to 100. <ref>http://wotnews.com.au/like/emirates_airline_buys_60_airbus_wide_body_aircraft/2282201/</ref>


Emirates introduced a new uniform design in August 2008 for its 16,000 staff, designed by Simon Jersey. The offboard uniform includes the Emirates hat, red kick-pleats in the skirts, more fitted blouses, and the return of red leather shoes and handbags. For the onboard uniform, male and female cabin crew wear service waistcoats in place of the previously worn service jackets and tabards. The male flight attendants wear a chocolate brown suit, featuring pinstripes, with a cream shirt and caramel, honey, and red tie. Both male and female pursers wear this chocolate brown color but with no red featured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/hk/English/about/news/news_detail.aspx?media=ID0EAFAA&article=344580&offset=0|title=Tailored for New Era {{pipe}} Emirates {{pipe}} About Emirates {{pipe}} News|publisher=Emirates|date=16 June 2008|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225051234/http://www.emirates.com/hk/English/about/news/news_detail.aspx?media=ID0EAFAA&article=344580&offset=0|archive-date=25 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* On [[11]] [[November]] [[2007]], during the [[Dubai Airshow]], Emirates 120 [[Airbus A350]]s, with the first delivery set for 2014. A firm $16.1bn order for 70 planes has been made with an option for 50 more aircraft, at an additional cost of $11.5bn, in due course; the airline will mainly use the A350s on its European, African and Asian routes. The agreement with Airbus comprises firm orders for 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s, plus 50 options for the A350-900s.<ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/137845.html</ref> On the same day Emirates has also upped its order for the Airbus A380 to 58 units, up from 49. Also, Emirates ordered 12 Boeing 777-300ERs. In total the deal was worth an estimated $34.9bn at list prices.<ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/137827.html</ref>


Since its formation in 1985, Emirates aircraft have carried a section of the [[United Arab Emirates]] flag on the tail fins, a [[calligraphy]] version of the logo in Arabic on the engines, and the "Emirates" logo on the fuselage both in [[Arabic]] and English. The color scheme used since 1985 was changed in November 1999. This change included the modification of the logotype, the enlargement and movement of the English logo (the Arabic remaining smaller) towards the front of the aircraft, and a different, flowing flag on the tailfin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/1999/11/15/58396/updated-livery-is-revealed-by-emirates.html|title=Updated livery is revealed by Emirates-15/11/1999-Flight Daily News|work=Flight International|date=15 November 1999|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=13 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100113171300/http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/1999/11/15/58396/updated-livery-is-revealed-by-emirates.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On [[18]] [[June]] [[2007]], during the [[Paris Air Show]], Emirates ordered eight additional A380-800s, bringing its total ordered to 55.<ref name="GN">[http://archive.gulfnews.com/business/Aviation/10133391.html Emirates says Airbus A350XWB closing in on Boeing's Dreamliner]</ref> Emirates, which was deciding between the [[Boeing 787]] and Airbus A350XWB, also stated it would decide on an order worth as much as [[United States dollar|US$]]20 billion for mid-sized planes by October 2007, and that the design of the Airbus A350XWB was closing in on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.


In 2022, Emirates launched two commercials featuring a flight attendant standing on the spire of the [[Burj Khalifa]]. The first commercial was about the UAE moving to the UK's Amber list in the wake of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The second commercial was to promote the [[Expo 2020]] event with an Airbus A380, painted in a special livery, circling the woman. The woman in the videos was a qualified stuntwoman dressed as an Emirates flight attendant.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dubaiofw.com/emirates-flight-attendant-top-burj-khalifa/|title=Is it Real? Watch Emirates 'Flight Attendant' Stand on Top of the Burj Khalifa|date=9 August 2021|access-date=15 September 2022|archive-date=15 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220915060920/https://dubaiofw.com/emirates-flight-attendant-top-burj-khalifa/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On [[7]] [[May]] [[2007]] Emirates reaffirmed its order for 43 A380-800s and has committed to another four which brought its order to 47.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/2007-05-07-emiratesa380s_N.htm</ref>


== Sponsorship ==
* On [[31]] [[October]] [[2006]], Emirates cancelled an order for 20 [[Airbus A340-600]] aircraft, ending a delay in the delivery of the aircraft pending enhancements.<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSL3120305220061031</ref>


=== Infrastructure ===
* During the Farnborough Air Show in [[July]] [[2006]], Emirates signed a Heads of Agreement for 10 of [[Boeing 747-8]]F aircraft, to be powered by General Electric's GEnx jet engines, in a deal worth US$ 3.3 billion.


[[File:Emirates Air Line, London 01-07-2012 (7551144398).jpg|thumb|[[Emirates Air Line (cable car)|Emirates Air Line]] cable cars in [[London]]]]
* On [[20]] [[November]] [[2005]], Emirates Airline announced firm orders for 42 [[Boeing 777]] aircraft, to be powered by GE90 jet engines, in a deal worth Dhs 35.7 billion (USD9.7 billion) at list prices. This was the the largest-ever order for the [[Boeing 777]] family of aircraft and consists of: 24 [[Boeing 777-300ER]]s, 10 [[Boeing 777-200LR]] Worldliners and eight Beoing 777 Freighters, with the first aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2007. In addition, Emirates will have purchase rights for 20 more 777 aircraft.<ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/72189.html</ref>


From 2011 until 2022, Emirates sponsored the [[London Cable Car|Emirates Air Line]] [[Aerial lift|cable car]] over the [[River Thames]] in [[East London]].<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-15217173 Emirates sponsors cable car] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715114437/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-15217173 |date=15 July 2018 }} ''[[BBC News]]'' 7 October 2011</ref>
* On [[16]] [[November]] [[2003]], Emirates ordered 41 Airbus aircraft, comprising two [[A340-500]]s, 18 [[A340-600]]s and 21 [[A380]]s. In addition, Emirates will lease two A340-600s and two A380s from [[ILFC]].


Since 2015, Emirates has sponsored the England-based [[Spinnaker Tower]] in [[Portsmouth]] on the south coast.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-33010285 Spinnaker Tower rebranded with the name of sponsor Emirates] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716154321/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-33010285 |date=16 July 2018 }} ''BBC News'' 5 June 2015</ref> The airline had £3.5&nbsp; million worth of plans to paint the landmark red, but after discussion with the residents of Portsmouth and [[Southsea]], Emirates agreed the tower was to be colored blue and gold, with red lettering of the Emirates sponsor,<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-33416464 Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower: Unwanted red paint given away] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180716154317/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-33416464 |date=16 July 2018 }} ''BBC News'' 6 July 2015</ref> for the reason that [[Portsmouth F.C.]] (the local football team) is colored blue and rival football team [[Southampton F.C.]] is colored red. It is now named "Emirates Spinnaker Tower".
* The airline made history at the [[Paris Air Show]] in [[June]] [[2003]] when it announced the biggest order ever in civil aviation. It was for 71 aircraft list-priced at a combined US$19 billion. The order included firm purchase orders for 21 more Airbus 380-800s and leasing orders for two A380-800s. Emirates also announced operating lease orders for 26 [[Boeing 777-300ER]]s – 14 from General Electric Capital Aviation Services and 12 from the International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) – powered by General Electric GE90-115B engines.<ref>http://mediacentre.ekgroup.com/home.asp?TYPE=FACTS</ref>


=== Cricket ===
Clark told media, during a demonstration flight of Emirates' new Boeing 777-200LR Ultra Long Range above Dubai on 7 September 2007, that Emirates is spending $10 to $14 million retrofitting each 777 aircraft.
[[File:A6-EOH A380 Emirates2.jpg|thumb|An Emirates A380 in a special livery for the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]]]]
Emirates sponsors [[Cricket Australia]],<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Cricket {{!}} Sponsorship {{!}} Our communities {{!}} About us |url=https://www.emirates.com/au/english/about-us/our-communities/sponsorship/cricket/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120094232/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/cricket_australia.aspx |archive-date=20 November 2008 |access-date=30 November 2023 |publisher=Emirates Australia}}</ref> Lord's Taverners,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/lords_taverners.aspx|title=Lord's Taverners {{pipe}} Sponsorships {{pipe}} About|publisher=Emirates|date=25 March 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=20 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120095419/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/lords_taverners.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> and Pro Arch Tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/pro_arch_tournament.aspx|title=Pro Arch Tournament {{pipe}} Sponsorships {{pipe}} About|publisher=Emirates|date=25 March 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=13 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110813003029/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/pro_arch_tournament.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Its branding also features on international [[cricket]] umpires shirts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/icc_umpires.aspx|title=ICC Umpires {{pipe}} Sponsorships {{pipe}} About|publisher=Emirates|date=10 February 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=20 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120083853/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/icc_umpires.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Emirates was also an official partner of the [[International Cricket Council]]. The deal gives Emirates association with all major ICC tournaments, including the 2011, 2015, and 2019 [[International Cricket Council|ICC]] Cricket World Cups, ICC Champions Trophy, and ICC World Twenty20.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/783297/Emirates-secures-major-international-cricket-sponsorship.aspx|title=Emirates secures major international cricket sponsorship – Brand Republic News|publisher=Brand Republic|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=6 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406102854/http://www.brandrepublic.com/News/783297/Emirates-secures-major-international-cricket-sponsorship.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref>


Emirates is the Twenty20 shirt sponsor of [[Durham County Cricket Club]] and holds the naming rights to the Riverside Ground, now known as [[Emirates Riverside]], as well as the naming rights to the [[Old Trafford Cricket Ground|Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground]], and is the shirt sponsor of [[Lancashire County Cricket Club]]. Emirates was also the major sponsor of the [[Kings XI Punjab]] (seasons two-four) and [[Deccan Chargers]] (season five) the teams of the [[Indian Premier League]], the largest domestic cricket tournament in the world.
According to company chairman, [[Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum]], Emirates will increase the fleet to 200 aircraft by 2012 and, by 2020 will have over 450. According to vice-chairman, [[Maurice Flanagan]], they would have 600 aircraft but Dubai Airport would be unable to handle them. For 2008 the company expects to take delivery of 22 aircraft, which will increase the fleet size to 137.<ref>[http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/04/23/10207721.html Emirates airline plans 450-plane fleet by 2020]</ref>


=== Football ===
An Airbus A340-500 has been equipped with a system allowing passengers use of their [[mobile phone]]s for outgoing calls once the plane has reached cruising height.<ref>BBC article on Emirates as [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7308041.stm 1st carrier] allowing mobile phones, visited 4 August 2008</ref>


[[File:The Emirates Stadium - geograph.org.uk - 1612768.jpg|thumb|The [[Emirates Stadium]] in [[London]], home ground of [[Arsenal F.C.]]]]
The airline has converted an order for A380-800F into the passenger version which are due for delivery in 2009. In its place the airline has ordered ten of the recently launched Boeing 747-8 freighters for its SkyCargo subsidiary. Emirates has chosen the Boeing 747-8 "derivative" freighter over the all-new Airbus A380-F for its nose-loading capability, something the rival [[Airbus]] freighter is lacking.<ref>''[[Financial Times]] (Farnborough Air Show - Boeing lands $3.3bn Emirates order''), UK Edition, London, 19 July 2006</ref><ref>Flight International (Farnborough Show Report 7-23 July 2006 [Air Transport - Emirates explains freighter buy]), Reed Business Information Ltd., Sutton, 25-31 July 2006, p. 4</ref>


Emirates was a sponsor of [[FIFA]] and the [[FIFA World Cup]], but stopped its sponsorship in early 2015 because of allegations of corruption and bribery within FIFA, as well as FIFA's controversial decision to award the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]] to [[Qatar]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Guy |title=Why the Qatar soccer World Cup is so controversial |url=https://abcnews.go.com/International/qatar-soccer-world-cup-controversial/story?id=93283278 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=ABC News |language=en}}</ref>
Emirates is negotiating for up to 20 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft, according to [[Flight International]]. Emirates SkyCargo already has an order for ten 747-8 freighter aircraft and an option for ten more in a $5.6 billion deal inked September 2007. Emirates is in talks for the 747-8I passenger version, however, as of November 2007, according to an article published in [[Air Transport World]], Boeing stated that it might propose to produce a shrunk version of the 747-8 to allow for more range for service between the North American West coast and Dubai.


From 2001 to 2005, it has been the primary shirt sponsor of Chelsea.
===Cargo===
Since the 2006–07 season, it has been the primary shirt sponsor of Arsenal (2006 to 2028),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arsenal Media |date=2 August 2023 |title=Arsenal and Emirates extend partnership to 2028 |url=https://www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal-and-emirates-extend-partnership-2028 |access-date=2 August 2023 |website=www.arsenal.com |language=en |archive-date=2 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230802081713/https://www.arsenal.com/news/arsenal-and-emirates-extend-partnership-2028 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[A.C. Milan|AC Milan]] since the 2010–11 season, [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] since the 2013–14 season, [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]] since the 2015–16 season,<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emirates-adds-benfica-sports-sponsorship-portfolio-593317.html |title=Emirates adds Benfica to sports sponsorship portfolio |last1=Sambidge |first1=Andy |date=19 May 2015 |magazine=Arabian Business |access-date=19 May 2015 |quote=Emirates Airline on Tuesday announced a three-year shirt sponsorship agreement with Portugal's most successful football club, Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Benfica). |archive-date=19 May 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519155615/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/emirates-adds-benfica-sports-sponsorship-portfolio-593317.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Olympique Lyonnais]] since the 2020–21 season,<ref>{{cite web |date=7 February 2020 |title=Emirates et l'Olympique Lyonnais annoncent un nouveau partenariat |url=https://www.ol.fr/fr/actualites/emirates-et-l-olympique-lyonnais-annoncent-un-nouveau-partenariat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200315205132/https://www.ol.fr/fr-fr/contenus/articles/2020/02/05/communique-emirates-et-lolympique-lyonnais-annoncent-un-nouveau-partenariat |archive-date=15 March 2020 |access-date=30 November 2023 |website=ol.fr |language=fr}}</ref> and [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|Étoile du Sahel]] since the 2023–24 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Emirates becomes Etoile Sportive du Sahel sponsor|url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-becomes-etoile-sportive-du-sahel-sponsor|publisher=Emirates|date=23 June 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|archive-date=24 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230624003431/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-becomes-etoile-sportive-du-sahel-sponsor|url-status=live}}</ref> It is also the primary shirt sponsor of the [[New York Cosmos (2010)|New York Cosmos]]. Emirates is also the title sponsor of the [[FA Cup]], [[Emirates Cup]], and Arsenal's [[Emirates Stadium]]. It was the primary shirt sponsor of [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] from [[2001–02 Chelsea F.C. season|August 2001]] until [[2004–05 Chelsea F.C. season|May 2005]],<ref>[https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/2202543/chelsea-fly-high-with-emirates-deal Chelsea Flying High with Emirates Deal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085631/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/2202543/chelsea-fly-high-with-emirates-deal |date=27 September 2018 }} ''[[Sky Sports News]]''</ref> [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] (until [[2018-19 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season|May 2019]]), and [[Hamburger SV]] until [[2019–20 Hamburger SV season|June 2020]].
[[Image:Emirates SkyCargo A310F A6-EFC.jpg|thumb|Emirates SkyCargo Airbus A310-300F A6-EFC at Zürich Airport]]
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In August 2009 the [[Scottish Junior Football Association]] announced that Emirates would sponsor its Scottish Cup competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scottishjuniorfa.com/sjfa/scottish_football.cfm?page=2069|title=The Scottish Football Association|website=www.scottishjuniorfa.com|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-date=20 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120214313/http://www.scottishjuniorfa.com/sjfa/scottish_football.cfm?page=2069|url-status=live}}</ref> Emirates is the sponsor of [[Asian Football Confederation]] travel and play, in [[AFC Champions League]] and [[ASEAN Football Championship|AFF Suzuki Cup]].
In 2007, a survey rated [[Emirates SkyCargo]] as the third best Cargo Carrier behind [[China Airlines]], and [[Lufthansa]].


*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]]
==Environmental Record==
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[Arsenal W.F.C.|Arsenal WFC]]
*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]]
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[AC Milan]]
*{{flagicon|ITA}} [[A.C. Milan Women|AC Milan WFC]]
*{{flagicon|SPA}} [[Real Madrid]]
*{{flagicon|SPA}} [[Real Madrid B]]
*{{flagicon|SPA}} [[Real Madrid Femenino|Real Madrid W]]
*{{flagicon|POR}} [[Benfica]]
*{{flagicon|POR}} [[Benfica B]]
*{{flagicon|POR}} [[S.L. Benfica (youth)|Benfica under-19]]
*{{flagicon|TUN}} [[Étoile Sportive du Sahel|Étoile du Sahel]]


=== Rugby league ===
Emirates has always tried to maintain a good environmental record. It has always tried to commit to acting sustain ably. In particular they have bought aircraft with lower emissions.
The airline claims to have lower emissions than other airlines due to its fleet which has an average fuel burn of less than four litres for every 100 passenger kilometres we fly.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emvironment/open_letter.aspx</ref>


Emirates has sponsored the [[Super League]] Rugby League team, the [[Warrington Wolves]] between 2013 and 2017. The multi-year sponsorship cost has been touted as around £300,000 annually.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Ian |date=2013-10-30 |title=Warrington Wolves agree groundbreaking Emirates deal |url=https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/warrington_wolves_agree_groundbreaking_emirates_deal/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=SportsPro |language=en-GB}}</ref>
The Cargo division of the airline uses an efficient hub-based operation, using fewer flights needed to transport the same number of people. On long-haul flights, aircraft capacity is better used. With more efficient load factors, there is a drop in environmental impact and C02 emissions for our passengers.


===Fleet Efficiency ===
=== Rugby union ===


Since 2015, Emirates has been also the sponsor of the [[Super Rugby]] South African team the [[Lions (Super Rugby)|Lions]], as well as having the naming rights of the team and [[Ellis Park Stadium|Ellis Park]] rugby stadium. It is also the main sponsor of [[USA Rugby]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Rugby {{!}} Sponsorship {{!}} Our communities {{!}} Emirates United Arab Emirates |url=https://www.emirates.com/ae/english/about-us/our-communities/sponsorship/rugby/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=United Arab Emirates |language=en-AE}}</ref> Emirates is the sponsor of the [[World Rugby]] panel of international referees.<ref name=":4" />
Emirates is currently the largest [[Airbus A380]] customer with over 54 on order and 4 already in service. The A380 is one of the most efficient aircraft. Emirates has stated that their versions will offer fuel economy as low as 3.1 litres per 100 passenger km, better than that of Toyota’s acclaimed Prius hybrid passenger vehicle.
Emirates A380s also feature the Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, which save 500,000 litres of fuel per aircraft per year. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emvironment/emirates_a380.aspx</ref>


=== Basketball ===
Emirates also invests in a program called "Flextracks". The technology is used to carefully plan and optimize routes efficiency and load factor.


On 23 September 2019, Emirates partnered with [[Beirut Club|Beirut Basketball Club]] to sponsor their 2019–2020 season, the deal included branding opportunities during televised matches, social media activation rights, and game ticket allocations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates Partners with the Beirut Basketball Club for its 2019/2020 season |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-partners-with-the-beirut-basketball-club-for-its-20192020-season/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Emirates Partners with the Beirut Basketball Club for its 2019/2020 season |language=en-us}}</ref> The season was later canceled amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Lebanon|COVID-19 pandemic]]. Emirates later signed a multi-year sponsorship with the club in September 2023 becoming its official airline and jersey sponsor for the next three seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Qaddumi |first=Sarah |date=2023-09-19 |title=Emirates partners with Beirut Basketball Club in a multi-year sponsorship |url=https://campaignme.com/emirates-partners-with-beirut-basketball-club-in-a-multi-year-sponsorship/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=Campaign Middle East |language=en-US}}</ref>
Another area where Emirates lowers its carbon dioxide emission is, that the airline allows its aircraft to reroute whilst airborne.


On 8 February 2024, Emirates signed a multi-year partnership with the [[National Basketball Association|National Basketball Association (NBA)]] to become the official airline of the league, this deal also includes getting the naming rights for the [[NBA Cup]], becoming the Emirates NBA Cup starting in the 2024 season. This deal also will see an Emirates patch come onto NBA referee jerseys<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates named global airline partner of the NBA and title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup |url=https://www.nba.com/news/emirates-named-global-airline-partner-of-the-nba-and-title-partner-of-the-emirates-nba-cup |access-date=8 February 2024 |website=NBA.com |language=en}}</ref>
And finally recently Emirates has been investing in a program called "tailored arrivals". This allows air traffic control to uplink to aircraft on route. It first Determines the speed and flight profile from sky onto the runway, this then allows the Emirates crew to accept and fly a continuous descent profile, saving fuel and emissions. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emvironment/how_we_fly.aspx</ref>


=== Other sports ===
Emirates also tries to lower its emission by using aircraft like the [[Boeing 777-300ER]], which whilst taxiing to its aerobridge the aircraft just uses one engine to taxi the aircraft.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/emvironment/day_in_the_life_of_emirates.aspx</ref>


In horse racing, Emirates sponsors the Dubai International Racing Carnival. It sponsored the [[Australian Turf Club]]'s Autumn and Spring Carnival until 2011, and the [[Melbourne Cup]] Carnival from 2003 until 2017.<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/doncaster-rights-up-for-grabs-as-atc-chases-new-sponsors-20120122-1qc1t.html Doncaster rights up for grabs as ARC chases new sponsors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927085641/https://www.smh.com.au/sport/racing/doncaster-rights-up-for-grabs-as-atc-chases-new-sponsors-20120122-1qc1t.html |date=27 September 2018 }} ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 23 January 2012</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Dean |first=Charles |date=15 February 2018 |title=Lexus Becomes Rights Sponsor of Melbourne Cup |work=ClubLexus |url=https://www.clublexus.com/articles/lexus-new-naming-rights-sponsor-australian-melbourne-cup/ |access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref> Emirates is also a regular sponsor of the equestrian sport showjumping, notably at events in Dubai with the CSI5* Emirates Airline Dubai Grand Prix, and with the Longines Masters series, which currently runs CSI5* competitions in Hong Kong, Paris, and New York (formerly held in Los Angeles). This airline company is one of the main sponsors of the [[Australian Open (tennis)|Australian]] and the [[French Open (tennis)|French Opens]] at the start of the [[2021 in tennis|2021 season]] after returning from the first signed the contract in [[2016 French Open|2016]]. Emirates is the major sponsor of the Emirates Team New Zealand, winners of the [[35th America's Cup]] in sailing.
==Awards and accolades==
The airline has won over 400 awards and accolades. Emirates was named the fifth best airline in the Airline of the Year awards 2009 up 4 positions from the previous year. [[Skytrax]] also named Emirates the Airline of the Year in both 2001 and in 2002. For 6 continuous years Emirates has been awarded best inflight entertainment by Skytrax. <ref>[http://www.emiratescareers.com/ExploreOurCareers/Crew/cabin_crew.asp Emirates Cabin Crew]</ref>


This airline company was also a sponsor of the British [[Formula One]] (F1) team [[McLaren]] in the [[2006 Formula One season|2006 season]]. It was also the official airline sponsor of Formula One from the [[2013 Formula One season|2013 season]] until the [[2022 Formula One World Championship|2022 season]]. It was outbid by rival [[Qatar Airways]] for the [[2023 Formula One World Championship|2023 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Qatar Airways Outbids Regional Rival Emirates to Become Official Airline Sponsor of Formula 1 |date=18 January 2023 |url=https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2023/01/18/qatar-airways-outbids-regional-rival-emirates-to-become-official-airline-sponsor-of-formula-1-report/#:~:text=Qatar%20Airways%20has%20reportedly%20outbid%20regional%20rival%20Emirates,off%20the%202023%20racing%20season%20in%20early%20March. |access-date=19 March 2023 |archive-date=19 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230319192935/https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2023/01/18/qatar-airways-outbids-regional-rival-emirates-to-become-official-airline-sponsor-of-formula-1-report/#:~:text=Qatar%20Airways%20has%20reportedly%20outbid%20regional%20rival%20Emirates,off%20the%202023%20racing%20season%20in%20early%20March. |url-status=live }}</ref> Since the 2012 season, Emirates has sponsored the [[US Open Series]], a six-week summer tennis season leading up to the [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]. Its sponsorship was to run until 2019.<ref>{{cite web |date=16 February 2012 |title=Emirates Airline and USTA Unveil Landmark Partnership for US Open and US Open Series |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/emirates-airline-and-usta-unveil-landmark-partnership-for-us-open-and-us-open-series-139434843.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402164426/http://www.emiratesusopenseries.com/USTA_and_Emirates_Airline_launch_landmark_partnership_for_US_Open_and_US_Open_Series/ |archive-date=2 April 2015 |access-date=30 November 2023 |publisher=[[PR Newswire]]}}</ref> Emirates also sponsors [[Collingwood Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]], and [[FC Dallas]] in [[Major League Soccer]]. Since the 2016 season, Emirates is the official airline of the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] of [[Major League Baseball]]. Since 2017, Emirates has been the sponsor of the [[UAE Team Emirates]] (former Team Lampre-Mérida), which is a UCI World Tour Cycling Team. Being World Tour, the team obtains automatic entry to the [[Tour de France]], [[Giro d'Italia]], and [[Vuelta a Espana]], as well as all the major one-day races.
In July 2008 Emirates gained the Worlds Most Hygienic Airline Vizexon award, presented by Taverner and Co. Runners up were [[Virgin Atlantic Airways|Virgin Atlantic]] and British Airways. The award was based on swabs presenting the lowest count on [[pathogen]]s, [[mold|mould]], [[bacteria]] and [[yeast]]. The award was announced in Flight International [[Farnborough Airshow]] edition, 14-20 July 2008.<ref>FI - Page 157 - flightglobal.com</ref>


=== Spokesperson ===
==Incidents and accidents==


In 2015, [[Jennifer Aniston]] starred in two commercials for the airline.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS8nqYf5NvQ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/GS8nqYf5NvQ| archive-date=11 December 2021 |url-status=live|title=Emirates Airlines featuring Jennifer Aniston ! |publisher=YouTube |date=5 October 2015 |access-date=18 January 2018}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz_qZQbiZuA&t=2s | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005215955/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yz_qZQbiZuA| archive-date=5 October 2016 | url-status=dead|title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |access-date=18 January 2018}}</ref> Since 2023, [[Penélope Cruz]] has been the brand ambassador for Emirates.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cruzing onboard Emirates' - Emirates announces a new brand ambassador, Penelope Cruz |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/cruzing-onboard-emirates---emirates-announces-a-new-brand-ambassador-penelope-cruz/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225133/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/cruzing-onboard-emirates---emirates-announces-a-new-brand-ambassador-penelope-cruz/ |archive-date=10 August 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref>


=== Expo 2020 ===
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Emirates became one of the official premier partners of the [[Expo 2020]] event hosted by Dubai. To commemorate the event, Emirates unveiled a special livery in three colors (orange, green, and blue) to represent the three themes of the event, namely, Opportunity, Sustainability, and Mobility, respectively. One of its A380s was painted in a blue, nose-to-tail livery that said, "Join The Making of a New World". The sponsorship lasted from 1 October 2021, till the event's closure on 31 March 2022.
|+ '''Emirates Airlines Reported Incidents'''
|- style="background:lightblue;"
!Flight
!Date
!Aircraft
!Location
!Description
|-
|EK 764
|April 9, 2004
|[[Airbus A340-300]]
|[[OR Tambo International Airport]]
|At the call to rotate, the pilot pulled back on the stick. However the nose then dropped and the aircraft did not become airborne. The crew felt a rumbling, selected full power, and about two seconds later the aircraft lifted off the ground. The airport says that threshold of runway 25, [[Approach lighting system|approach lights]] and part of the runway surface were damaged as the aircraft went over the end of 21R. The pilot had received ambiguous instructions regarding rotation technique during his transition training. Emirates Training establishment was censured by Airbus after an investigation.<ref>[http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/categories/atc/850.html Safety: Illusory Tricks and Overruns]</ref><ref>[http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20040409-0]</ref>
|-
|[[EK 407|Emirates Airline Flight 407]]
|21 March, 2009
|[[Airbus A340-500]]
|[[Melbourne Airport]]
|An Emirates Airbus A340-500, registration A6-ERG, operating as EK 407, bound for [[Dubai International Airport]] with 225 passengers on board made an emergency landing in [[Melbourne]] after suffering a [[tailstrike]] on takeoff. There were no injuries amongst the passengers or crew.<ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/189359.html</ref> The jet is known to have experienced as least one but possibly three or more tail strikes during its takeoff roll. The jet has been severely damaged, broken down to the underlying ribs or stringers in one area, in a part of the structure where the critical rear pressure bulkhead may also have been damaged.<ref>http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalking/2009/03/23/emirates-accident-tapes-should-clarify-its-dangerous-departure-from-melbourne/#comments</ref> <ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/189562.html</ref> <ref>http://www.ameinfo.com/189528.html</ref>
|}


== Services ==
== Destinations ==
{{Main|List of Emirates destinations}}


[[File: Emirates A6-EWA Boeing 777-200LR taking off from LAX (5222343985).jpg|thumb|An Emirates Boeing 777-200LR taking off from [[Los Angeles International Airport|Los Angeles (LAX)]], one of the airline's longest nonstop flights]] [[File: Airbus A380-842 (cn 272, A6-EVS) 2022-06-21 Andre Gerwing Collection ID 002123.jpg|thumb|A6-EVS, the final [[Airbus A380]] produced]]
=== Cabin ===
==== First Class ====
[[Image:Emirates Boeing 777-200LR First Class Suite.jpg|thumb|First Class suite on a Boeing 777-200LR]]
First class passengers have a full suite, complete with closing doors to ensure privacy, a [[mini-bar]], a coat rack and storage. They also feature the ICE system and a {{convert|23|in|cm|abbr=on}} [[Liquid crystal display|LCD screen]]. The seat converts into a {{convert|2|m|abbr=on}} fully flat bed. Private suites are being introduced on the latest B777-300ER/ULRs and B777-200LRs and are already installed on all ten of Emirates Airbus A340-500 aircraft, and on all of the Airbus A380-800 aircraft.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/cabin_features/first_class/new_private_suites.aspx</ref> The suites are available on the [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Brisbane]], Sydney, [[Melbourne]], Auckland, [[Christchurch]], [[Delhi]], Johannesburg, New York, London Heathrow, [[Zürich]], [[Osaka]], Mumbai, [[Houston]], [[Los Angeles]], San Francisco, [[Toronto]] and [[São Paulo]] routes.


As of August 2024, Emirates operates over 3,000 flights every week across its network of 137 destinations in 77 countries across six continents from its hub in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-12 |title=Where we fly |url=https://www.emirates.com/in/english/destinations/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240812131518/https://www.emirates.com/in/english/destinations/ |archive-date=2024-08-12 |access-date=2024-08-12 |website=Emirates.com}}</ref> On 21 November 2024, Emirates added the 5th weekly flight to its Dubai-[[Antananarivo]] route, commencing 13 December 2024 for 4 weeks to cater for the surge in holidaymakers during the year-end festive season. The move will see an increase in capacity for the number of seats to [[Seychelles]] and [[Madagascar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates boosts services between Madagascar and Seychelles {{!}} Times Aerospace |url=https://www.timesaerospace.aero/news/route-planning-and-tourism/emirates-boosts-services-between-madagascar-and-seychelles |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=www.timesaerospace.aero}}</ref>
The older Boeing 777-300ERs, Boeing 777-200s and selected Boeing 777-300s feature flat beds with integrated passenger seat control, along with the ICE system and a {{convert|19|in|cm|abbr=on}} screen. First class seats may also include a personal minibar.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/cabin_features/first_class/first_class.aspx</ref>


On 10 October 2024, it was reported that Emirates have relaunched direct flights to [[Adelaide]], [[South Australia]] beginning 28 October 2024. The flight resumption to the City of Churches will be one of four options for travelers to the [[United Kingdom]] or [[Europe]] after [[Malaysia Airlines]], [[Singapore Airlines]] and [[Qatar Airways]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-10 |title=Emirates restarts daily Adelaide flights - Executive Traveller |url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/emirates-adelaide-777-flights |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=www.executivetraveller.com |language=en}}</ref>
On its newly delivered A380-800, first class features private suites<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/private_suites.aspx</ref>, two shower-equipped lavatories and spa<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/shower_spa.aspx</ref>, and access to the first/business class bar area and lounge<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/social_area_onboard_lounge.aspx</ref>. Premium class seating is located on the entire upper deck of A380-800 aircraft.


==== Business Class ====
=== Alliance ===
[[Image:Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class.jpg|thumb|Business Class lie-flat seats]]
[[Image:Emirates 777 Business Class.jpg|thumb|Recliner seat style Business cabin]]
In business class, the following features are included on Boeing 777-200LRs, selected Boeing 777-300ER/ULRs and selected Boeing 777-300s:


Emirates has partnerships with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global [[airline alliance]]s – [[Oneworld]], [[SkyTeam]], or [[Star Alliance]]. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance but opted to remain independent.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Reece|first=Damian|title=Emirates poised to join Star Alliance|publisher=Telegraph.co.uk|date=13 August 2000|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/4461750/Emirates-poised-to-join-Star-Alliance.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/4461750/Emirates-poised-to-join-Star-Alliance.html |archive-date=11 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|page=11|access-date=16 October 2010|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The reasoning for this was later revealed by the senior vice president of the airline's commercial operations worldwide that, "Your ability to react in the marketplace is hindered because you need a consensus from your alliance partners".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Lone Emirates still flying high on luxury|work=The Age|location=Melbourne|date=1 November 2010|url=http://www.theage.com.au/business/lone-emirates-still-flying-high-on-luxury-20101031-178u5.html|access-date=10 November 2010|first=Andrew|last=Heasley|archive-date=3 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101103082557/http://www.theage.com.au/business/lone-emirates-still-flying-high-on-luxury-20101031-178u5.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
*[[Airline seat]]s with a {{convert|60|in|cm|abbr=on}} pitch that recline to angled lie-flat beds which are {{convert|79|in|cm|abbr=on}} long, with ample room for taller passengers on the newer planes<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/business_class/full_flat_seats.aspx</ref>
*Electrically operated [[massage]], privacy partition, backrest recline, seat pan extension, footrest extension, leg rest extension and [[lumbar]] support.
*Adjustable winged headrest with six-way movement.
*Two individual reading lights and one overhead light in each seat.
*In-seat power supply and over 600 channels of entertainment on ICE, showed on a {{convert|17|in|cm|abbr=on}} wide TV screen.


=== Codeshare agreements ===
On the A340-500s, passengers have deeply reclining sleeper seats which have a {{convert|60|in|cm|abbr=on}} pitch and are {{convert|18|in|cm|abbr=on}} wide. All A340-500 aircraft feature the ICE system in all three classes.
The Boeing 777-200s and non-retrofitted Boeing 777-300/ER/ULRs have deeply reclining seats which are almost lie-flat. They have a {{convert|46|in|cm|abbr=on}} pitch and are {{convert|20.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} wide. The Boeing 777-200s also feature the ICE system.


Emirates [[Codeshare agreement|codeshares]] with the following airlines:<ref>{{cite web |title=Our network and codeshares |url=https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq-topics/our-network-and-codeshares/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608145846/https://www.emirates.com/english/help/faq/193949/with-which-airlines-does-emirates-operate-codeshare-flights |archive-date=8 June 2019 |access-date=30 November 2023 |website=Emirates}}</ref>
On Airbus A330 aircraft and A340-300s, the seats are standard business class recliners and feature a leg rest and seat back screens. These business class seats are smaller than other business class seats in the Emirates fleet as these aircraft are used predominantly on short-medium haul routes.


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On their newly delivered Airbus A380 aircraft, the seats recline to form a fully flat bed and are equipped with personal mini-bars. Business class passengers also have access to an on-board bar at the rear of the aircraft.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/business_class/full_flat_seats.aspx</ref>
* [[Air Canada]]<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-air-canada-form-strategic-partnership/|title=Emirates and Air Canada Form Strategic Partnership|publisher=Emirates|location=Dubai|access-date=12 July 2022|archive-date=12 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220712154245/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-air-canada-form-strategic-partnership/?utm_medium=social_organic_pr&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=20220712_aircanadapartnership&utm_content=global|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Air Mauritius]]
* [[airBaltic]]<ref>{{cite press release|title=airBaltic and Emirates announce codeshare agreement|url=https://www.airbaltic.com/en/airbaltic-and-emirates-announce-codeshare-agreement|publisher=airBaltic|location=Riga|access-date=3 December 2021|date=25 November 2021|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111140529/https://www.airbaltic.com/en/airbaltic-and-emirates-announce-codeshare-agreement|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Airlink]]
* [[Avianca]]
* [[Azul Brazilian Airlines]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/business/2021/08/18/azul-e-emirates-fecham-acordo-para-compartilhamento-de-voos|title=Azul e Emirates fecham acordo para compartilhamento de voos|date=18 August 2021|author=Paula Arend Laier|work=CNN Brazil|publisher=Warner Bros Discovery|agency=Reuters|language=pt|access-date=18 August 2021|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111140523/https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/business/2021/08/18/azul-e-emirates-fecham-acordo-para-compartilhamento-de-voos|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Bangkok Airways]]
* [[Batik Air]]<ref>{{cite press release|title=Emirates activates codeshare agreement with Batik Air|url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-activates-codeshare-agreement-with-batik-air|publisher=Emirates|location=Indonesia|access-date=26 October 2022|date=21 October 2022|archive-date=26 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026065350/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-activates-codeshare-agreement-with-batik-air|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Batik Air Malaysia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231117-ekodcodeshare|title=Emirates / Batik Air Malaysia begins codeshare service in NW23|website=aeroroutes.com|access-date=17 November 2023|archive-date=19 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119124850/https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/231117-ekodcodeshare|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[China Southern Airlines]]<ref>{{cite press release |title=Emirates Forges Codeshare Partnership with China Southern Airlines |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-forges-codeshare-partnership-with-china-southern-airlines |publisher=Emirates |location=Dubai |access-date=1 February 2019 |archive-date=16 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216084927/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-forges-codeshare-partnership-with-china-southern-airlines |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Condor (airline)|Condor]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://airwaysmag.com/new-post/emirates-condor-codeshare|title=Emirates, Condor Sign Codeshare Agreement|website=airwaysmag.com}}</ref>
* [[Copa Airlines]]
* [[flydubai]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Liu|first1=Jim|title=Emirates / flydubai schedules codeshare launch in late-Oct 2017|url=http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275039/emirates-flydubai-schedules-codeshare-launch-in-late-oct-2017/|work=Routesonline|access-date=3 October 2017|archive-date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216084938/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/275039/emirates-flydubai-schedules-codeshare-launch-in-late-oct-2017/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Garuda Indonesia]]<ref>{{cite press release |title=Emirates signs MoU with Garuda Indonesia |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-signs-mou-with-garuda-indonesia/ |publisher=Emirates |location=Dubai |language=en-us |date=8 November 2021 |access-date=9 November 2021 |archive-date=9 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109023609/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-signs-mou-with-garuda-indonesia/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes]]
* [[Gulf Air]]
* [[Icelandair]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Our partner airlines|url=https://www.icelandair.com/about/our-partner-airlines/|access-date=2024-06-09|website=www.icelandair.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Japan Airlines]]
* [[Jetstar]]
* [[Jetstar Asia]]
* [[Korean Air]]
* [[LATAM Brasil]]
* [[Qantas]]
* [[Royal Air Maroc]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Emirates and Royal Air Maroc launch codeshare partnership, for more enhanced journeys between Dubai, Casablanca and beyond |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-royal-air-maroc-launch-codeshare-partnership--for-more-enhanced-journeys-between-dubai-casablanca-and-beyond/ |website=Emirates |language=en-us |date=10 May 2022 |access-date=13 July 2022 |archive-date=13 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713093021/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-royal-air-maroc-launch-codeshare-partnership--for-more-enhanced-journeys-between-dubai-casablanca-and-beyond/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[S7 Airlines]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Liu|first1=Jim|title=Emirates expands S7 Airlines Russia codeshare from May 2018|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278867/emirates-expands-s7-airlines-russia-codeshare-from-may-2018/|access-date=30 May 2018|work=Routesonline|date=30 May 2018|archive-date=7 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207000548/https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278867/emirates-expands-s7-airlines-russia-codeshare-from-may-2018/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[SNCF]] (railway)
* [[SpiceJet]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/spicejet-inks-pact-with-emirates-for-code-share-partnership-3865711.html|title=SpiceJet inks pact with Emirates for code-share partnership|website=Moneycontrol|date=22 April 2019|access-date=22 April 2019|archive-date=28 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228044411/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/spicejet-inks-pact-with-emirates-for-code-share-partnership-3865711.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business/spicejet-enters-into-codeshare-agreement-with-dubai-based-emirates-2138480|title=SpiceJet Enters Into Codeshare Agreement With Dubai-Based Emirates|website=NDTV|date=25 November 2019 |access-date=25 November 2019|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111140528/https://www.ndtv.com/business/spicejet-enters-into-codeshare-agreement-with-dubai-based-emirates-2138480|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[TAP Air Portugal]]
* [[Thai Airways International]]
* [[Trenitalia]] (railway)<ref>{{cite news|title=Emirates e Trenitalia con un solo biglietto|url=http://www.lastampa.it/2018/08/01/economia/emirates-e-trenitalia-con-un-solo-biglietto-7pr6hZrXZEXhrjxphcr9oM/pagina.html|access-date=26 August 2018|work=[[La Stampa|LaStampa.it]]|date=1 August 2018|language=it|trans-title=Emirates and Trenitalia with just one ticket|archive-date=26 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181126135048/https://www.lastampa.it/2018/08/01/economia/emirates-e-trenitalia-con-un-solo-biglietto-7pr6hZrXZEXhrjxphcr9oM/pagina.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Tunisair]]
* [[Uganda Airlines]]
* [[United Airlines]]<ref>{{cite press release |title=Emirates and United Activate Codeshare Partnership to Enhance Connectivity to the US |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-united-activate-codeshare-partnership-to-enhance-connectivity-to-the-us/ |publisher=Emirates |location=Dubai |access-date=8 June 2024|archive-date=30 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330093427/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-united-activate-codeshare-partnership-to-enhance-connectivity-to-the-us/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[WestJet]]


{{div col end}}
In 2009, Emirates was voted the second best First Class by [[Skytrax]]. Skytrax had said that the Emirates A380 product greatly helped influence its position. <ref>http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2009/Fclass-09.htm</ref>


==== Economy class ====
== Divisions ==
[[Image:Emirates Economy Class 777 cabin.jpg|thumb|Economy Class on an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER]]
[[Image:Emirates 777 Economy Class.jpg|thumb|Economy Class on an Emirates Boeing 777-200]]


=== Emirates Executive ===
Economy seating on Emirates flights varies by aircraft, with varying specifications for seat pitch and width, along with entertainment systems and amenities.


Emirates Executive was launched in 2013 for corporate and private charters. It operates a single [[Airbus Corporate Jets|Airbus ACJ319]] business jet,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2014/04/airbus-launches-new-version-of-acj319-corporate-jet.html|title=Airbus launches new version of ACJ319 corporate jet|website=Airbus|language=en|access-date=18 September 2019|archive-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130195751/https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2014/04/airbus-launches-new-version-of-acj319-corporate-jet.html|url-status=live}}</ref> accommodating 19 people.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/airbus-acj319-buyers-and-investors-guide-319/|title=Airbus ACJ319: Buyer's and Investor's Guide {{!}} Corporate Jet Investor|language=en-GB|access-date=19 September 2019|archive-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130143009/https://corporatejetinvestor.com/articles/airbus-acj319-buyers-and-investors-guide-319/|url-status=live}}</ref> It features a mix of private suites and seating, a lounge, a dining area, and bathrooms with full-height showers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-emirates-launches-vip-charter-operation-389125/|title=Emirates VIP charter|publisher=Emirates flight.com|access-date=6 August 2013|archive-date=29 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629103804/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/pictures-emirates-launches-vip-charter-operation-389125/|url-status=live}}</ref>
* The seat has a seat pitch of {{convert|34|in|cm|abbr=on}} (Boeing 777-200/300, Airbus A340-500 & some Airbus A340-300) or {{convert|34|in|cm|abbr=on}} (Airbus A330-200 and other non retrofitted aircraft) and a width of {{convert|17|in|cm|abbr=on}} (Boeing 777 and Airbus A340) or {{convert|32|in|cm|abbr=on}} (Airbus A330 and certain aircraft) as well as a 150° seat recline. Like standard economy class seats, adjustable headrests are available on every seat.


=== Emirates SkyCargo ===
* On A340-500, B777-200/LR, B777-300ER, and certain B777-300 and A340-300 aircraft there is a {{convert|10.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} screen, and {{convert|16.50|cm|abbr=on}} on Airbus A330-200; certain Airbus A340-300 and older Boeing 777-300 aircraft that have not been retrofitted with the new cabins,<ref>[http://www.emirates.com/index.asp Emirates]</ref> for in-flight entertainment.


[[File: Emirates Boeing 777F (A6-EFM) arrives London Heathrow 11Apr2015 arp.jpg|thumb|An Emirates SkyCargo [[Boeing 777F]] arriving at [[Heathrow Airport]]]]
* The A340-500, B777-200/LR, and 777-300ERs also feature an in-seat power outlet and ICE Inflight Entertainment.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/cabin_features/economy_class/new_generation_economy_seats.aspx</ref>


[[Emirates SkyCargo]] is the cargo division of Emirates. It began operations in October 1985, the same year Emirates was formed, and launched its aircraft services in 2001 with a Boeing 747 Freighter. It serves 10 exclusive cargo destinations, besides others in common with the Emirates passenger network.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.skycargo.com/ |title=Emirates SkyCargo |publisher=Skycargo.com |access-date=21 July 2013 |archive-date=22 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210522111530/https://www.skycargo.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref> During the 2020 pandemic, SkyCargo also began to operate [[777-300ER]] and [[Airbus A380|A380]] passenger aircraft as [[preighter]]s to expand their total cargo capacity.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emirates using A380 aircraft as "mini freighters" |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/11/14/emirates-using-a380-aircraft-as-mini-freighters/ |date=14 November 2020 |first=Mark |last=Caswell |access-date=28 May 2021 |archive-date=12 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012171652/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/11/14/emirates-using-a380-aircraft-as-mini-freighters/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2022, Emirates ordered 5 more [[Boeing 777]] freighters, up from their 11 at the time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates Expands its Cargo Fleet With Five Boeing 777 Freighters |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2022-11-08-Emirates-Expands-its-Cargo-Fleet-With-Five-Boeing-777-Freighters |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Boeing MediaRoom}}</ref>
* On the A380, there is a {{convert|10.6|in|cm|abbr=on}} screen, more space and a sliding base allowing deeper seat recline<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/economy_class/new_generation_seats.aspx</ref>, over 1000 channels of entertainment on the ICE system.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/economy_class/entertainment.aspx</ref>


== Fleet ==
* Emirates Airline is one of a handful of airlines to operate ten-abreast 3-4-3 seating on its 777s (other than the most common configuration of 3-3-3); other airlines include [[Air France-KLM]] (on some of their 777-300ERs), [[China Southern Airlines]] and two Japanese airlines in domestic services ([[All Nippon Airways]] (ANA) and [[Japan Airlines]] (JAL).<ref>http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/why-airlines-pinch-more-than-an--inch-of-leg-room-1651040.html</ref>
{{Main|Emirates fleet}}


As of July 2023, Emirates operates a fleet of 249 passenger aircraft and 11 cargo aircraft operated by Emirates SkyCargo.<ref name = "cdn.ek.aero2020"/> Emirates operates the largest fleet of both the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft in the world,<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Boeing 777 |url=https://www.boeing.com/commercial/777/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240526201731/https://www.webcitation.org/6J5PxuzDT?url=http://active.boeing.com/commercial/orders/displaystandardreport.cfm%3FcboCurrentModel=777 |archive-date=26 May 2024 |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=Boeing}}</ref> with one A319 as an executive jet (this is painted in a plain white livery). Emirates has had no [[narrow-body aircraft]] in its mainline fleet since 1995.
===Emirates flight catering===
[[Image:DXB on 23 September 2007 Pict 10.jpg|thumb|Emirates Flight Catering at Dubai International Airport]]
Emirates Flight Catering Company has over 5,400 employees and provides in-flight catering and support services for airlines at Dubai International Airport.<ref>http://www.ekflightcatering.com/</ref>. It provides the catering for all Emirates flights, and also for other airlines operating at the airport.
In 2009, Emirates was voted by [[Skytrax]], the fourth best onboard catering in [[Business Class]], and second best catering in [[Economy Class]].<ref>http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2009/Catering-09.htm</ref>


In July 2014, Emirates finalized an order for 150 [[Boeing 777X]] aircraft (this number was later reduced, see below), consisting of 35 777-8s and 115 777-9s,<ref>{{cite press release |title= Boeing Launches 777X with Record-Breaking Orders and Commitments |url= http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2013-11-17-Boeing-Launches-777X-with-Record-Breaking-Orders-and-Commitments |publisher= Boeing |date= 17 November 2013 |access-date= 14 February 2019 |archive-date= 13 February 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140213081058/http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2013-11-17-Boeing-Launches-777X-with-Record-Breaking-Orders-and-Commitments |url-status= live }}</ref> and was expected to become the launch operator for the 777X in mid-2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emirates will be first airline to receive 777X, says Boeing |author=Shweta Jain |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-will-be-first-airline-to-receive-777x-says-boeing-1.2100774 |work=[[Gulf News]] Aviation |date=4 October 2017 |access-date=14 February 2019 |archive-date=14 February 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180214073228/http://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-will-be-first-airline-to-receive-777x-says-boeing-1.2100774 |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2017, it signed a commitment for 40 787-10s,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-places-us151-billion-order-for-40-boeing-787-dreamliners-at-2017-dubai-airshow|title=Emirates places US$15.1 billion order for 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners at 2017 Dubai Airshow|website=www.emirates.com|language=en-US|access-date=10 March 2019|archive-date=14 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214120403/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-places-us151-billion-order-for-40-boeing-787-dreamliners-at-2017-dubai-airshow|url-status=live}}</ref> but by early 2019, it was considering cancelling this order because engine margins were insufficient for the hot Dubai weather, in favour of the Airbus A350.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://leehamnews.com/2019/02/04/pontifications-787-10-engines-too-small-for-emirates/ |title= 787-10 engines too small for Emirates |author= Scott Hamilton |date= 4 February 2019 |work= Leeham News |access-date= 14 February 2019 |archive-date= 28 January 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210128053452/https://leehamnews.com/2019/02/04/pontifications-787-10-engines-too-small-for-emirates/ |url-status= live }}</ref>
The catering facility dedicated to service the flights of Emirates Airline is now fully operational. This facility has a design capacity of 115,000 meal tray set-ups per day.<ref>http://www.ekflightcatering.com/</ref>


In February 2019, Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 40 [[Airbus A330neo|A330-900]]s and 30 [[Airbus A350 XWB|A350-900]]s, while reducing its total A380 order to eight<ref>{{cite press release |url= https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-signs-deal-for-40-a330-900s-30-a350-900s |title= Emirates signs deal for 40 A330-900s, 30 A350-900s |date= 14 February 2019 |publisher= Emirates |access-date= 14 February 2019 |archive-date= 20 January 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210120184619/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-signs-deal-for-40-a330-900s-30-a350-900s |url-status= live }}</ref> (with the last one to be delivered in 2022)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Emirates will take delivery of its last A380 by 2022|url=http://aviationnews.info/UAE_A388_2022.php|access-date=17 January 2021|website=aviationnews.info|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122014657/http://aviationnews.info/UAE_A388_2022.php|url-status=live}}</ref> after which Airbus planned to cease production of the A380. Emirates received the final A380 (registration A6-EVS) built by Airbus on 16 December 2021. It was the 123rd A380 to join the fleet. The delivery officially marked the end of the Airbus A380 production 14 years after the first delivery to [[Singapore Airlines]] in 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Airbus scraps A380 giant jet as sales slump |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47231504 |date=14 February 2019 |access-date=14 February 2019 |archive-date=14 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214115421/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-47231504 |url-status=live }}</ref>
The company provided 22.3 million airline meals in 2006, and produced over 25.5 million meals in 2007. Official figures have not been released for 2008, however 27 milllion meals are estimated to be produced. In 2009 it expects to produce over 29 millon meals. The daily average meal uplift is 115,000.<ref>http://wikibin.org/articles/emirates-airline-services.html</ref>


In November 2019, Emirates announced an order of 50 A350-900s worth US$16 billion that superseded the February memorandum of understanding.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-a350-order-confirms-emirates-a380-cancellati-462353/|title=A350 order confirms Emirates A380 cancellation|publisher=Flight Global|date=18 November 2019|access-date=20 November 2019|archive-date=19 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191119170942/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-a350-order-confirms-emirates-a380-cancellati-462353/|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in November 2019, Emirates placed an order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for a value of US$8.8 billion, while reducing its order of 777Xs from 150 to 126.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/emirates-to-take-30-787-9s-and-trims-777x-deal-462424/|title=Emirates to take 30 787-9s and trims 777X deal|publisher=Flight Global|date=20 November 2019|access-date=20 November 2019|archive-date=21 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191121200854/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/emirates-to-take-30-787-9s-and-trims-777x-deal-462424/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== In-flight entertainment system and communication ===
[[Image:Inflight entertainment console (292325216).jpg|thumb|Inflight entertainment console on an Emirates 777-300]]
Emirates was the first airline in the world to introduce entertainment since introducing the world’s first seat-back screens in 1992. Ever since then, all Emirates aircraft are fitten with personal televisions in all classes. Emirates currently uses three types of entertainment system, they are: ''ice'', ''ice Digital Widescreen'', and ''Emirates tv&radio''.
Emirates won the the best inflight entertianment award by [[Skytrax]] in 2009, and has constantly won the Skytrax award for Best Inflight entertainment for 6 years in a row.
Emirates main entertainment system, ''ICE'' was introduced in 2003.
At present almost 60 percent of Emirates’ fleet is ice equipped, and by December 2008 the airline would have increased the system’s presence to cover about 70 percent of its fleet. ICE is currently the largest entertainment system offered by an airline. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=217582</ref>


In December 2019, Emirates clarified that 11 of its 777X orders were subject to [[reconfirmation]], but the overall number of orders had not been reduced.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaminski-Morrow |first=David |date=2019-12-12 |title=Emirates retains 777-8s in revised 777X order |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/emirates-retains-777-8s-in-revised-777x-order/135757.article |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}</ref> Being the largest operator of the A380, Emirates maintains its fleet via the [[Maintenance (technical)|MRO]] subsidiary of Safran, [[OEMServices]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.tradearabia.com/news/OGN_133953.html |title=Emirates in deal with OEMServices |access-date=27 September 2021 |publisher=Trade Arabia |date=14 November 2007 |archive-date=27 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927134852/http://www.tradearabia.com/news/OGN_133953.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== ICE ====


On 13 November 2023, at the [[Dubai Airshow]], Emirates finalized an order of 90 777X aircraft, US$52 Billion, including 50 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 35 Boeing 777-8 aircraft. This brings the total Boeing 777X backlog to 205 aircraft. Another 5 Boeing 787 Dreamliners were ordered, growing Emirates' 787 backlog to 35 – while converting 30 787-9s to 20 787-8 and 10 787-10 aircraft.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-11-13-Emirates-Orders-Nearly-100-More-Boeing-Widebody-Airplanes |title=Emirates finalizes a deal of B777X and B787 aircraft |access-date=13 November 2023 |publisher=Boeing |date=13 November 2023 |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113112724/https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2023-11-13-Emirates-Orders-Nearly-100-More-Boeing-Widebody-Airplanes |url-status=live }}</ref>
Operated by Emirates Airline, ''ICE'' is an [[in-flight entertainment]] system.


On 16 November 2023, also at the Dubai Airshow, Emirates ordered an additional 15 Airbus A350-900s worth US$6 billion, bringing the total of A350-900s ordered by Emirates to 65.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates places order for 15 A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023 |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-places-order-for-15-a350s-at-dubai-airshow-2023/ |access-date=16 November 2023 |website=Emirates places order for 15 A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023 |language=en-us |archive-date=16 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231116102142/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-places-order-for-15-a350s-at-dubai-airshow-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The first A350-900 was delivered on November 25, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Len |date=2024-11-25 |title=Emirates Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A350 |url=https://aviationsourcenews.com/emirates-takes-delivery-of-its-first-airbus-a350/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=AviationSource News |language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:Aeroport de dubai terminal 3 self-checkin.jpg|thumb|Emirates self-check-in at [[Dubai International Airport]]]]


== Livery ==
[[in-flight entertainment|Emirates Inflight Entertainment]] (IFE) system, Information Communication Entertainment (ICE), was introduced in 2002 and is now offered to passengers in all classes with over 1,200 entertainment options.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/flying/inflight_entertainment/ice_digital_widescreen.aspx</ref> Emirates won the award for best in-flight entertainment in 2009 from Skytrax, for their ICE system, and has won it every year since introducing it in 2003. ICE is found in Emirate's Airbus A340-500, and Emirates Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 777-200/LR fleet. It is also available on selected Boeing 777-300 aircraft that have been retrofitted with flat-beds in First Class, lie-flat seats in Business Class and new generation seats in Economy Class. It will be available on all of the Emirates A380 aircraft.
=== First livery (1985–1999) ===
[[File:Emirates Airbus A300 Bidini.jpg|thumb|A now-retired Emirates Airbus A300-600R painted in the airline's first livery|247x247px]]


The first livery of Emirates, created by Negus & Negus, was similar to the second livery, except that the company name "Emirates" was written in a different font; it was relatively smaller, located on the top of the windows; and it was followed by the company name in Arabic. All aircraft wearing the first-generation livery were either repainted or retired. This livery was retired by 2005 as the last aircraft with the first generation livery (an Airbus A310-300) was repainted to the second generation livery.
There are two types of ICE available on Emirates Flights:


=== Second livery (1999–2023) ===
* ICE Digital Widescreen: Is the newer, updated version of ICE introduced on Emirates in [[July]] [[2007]]. It offers 1200 channels of entertainment including over 100 games, phone, SMS and email are available, and views from the aircraft’s external cameras. There are also live headlines from [[BBC News]]. Also available are laptop charging points and 3D animated Airshow. In premium classes, a unique wireless handset controller allows passengers to select entertainment, adjust seat positions and lighting, and choose massage functions.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/flying/inflight_entertainment/ice_digital_widescreen.aspx</ref> Another new product on ICE Digital Widescreen is subtitling and closed caption technology. It offers the ability to embed captions in up to 12 languages, in addition to the original language.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=263662</ref>
[[File:Emirates Boeing 777 A6-ECS Perth 2021 (01).jpg|thumb|An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER painted in the airline's second livery]]


The second Emirates livery, which featured a [[Flag of the United Arab Emirates|UAE flag]] on the vertical stabilizer and a white fuselage, with the golden word "Emirates" painted on the upper fuselage, was introduced in November 1999 on the Boeing 777-300 and on all Airbus A330/A340 aircraft that were delivered from November 1999. The livery rolled out shortly after in 2000 on the rest of the Emirates fleet, and Emirates repainted all aircraft to this livery by 2005. The second Emirates livery also kept the Arabic company name, but the font size was smaller than the one from the first Emirates livery. The Emirates logo in Arabic is painted gold on all engines. The livery was updated in 2005 when the red word "Emirates" was introduced and painted on the belly of the fuselage.
* ICE: It offers the same services as ice digital widescreen however it only has 600 channels of entertainment including 400 music channels, and 40 video games. games.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/flying/inflight_entertainment/ice.aspx</ref>


=== Current livery (2023–present) ===
===== Information =====
[[File:Emirates Airbus A380 A6-EOE Perth 2024 (01).jpg|thumb|An Emirates Airbus A380 painted in the current livery]]
On 16 March 2023, Emirates revealed its new livery. The livery features a more dynamic, flowing design of the UAE flag on the tailfin with a 3D effect. The wingtips are now painted red, displaying the Emirates logo in white Arabic calligraphy. Passengers with window seats can see the UAE flag colors painted on the inside of the wingtips, facing the fuselage.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-new-signature-livery-for-its-fleet/ |access-date=17 March 2023 |website=Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet |language=en-us |archive-date=17 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317194647/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-unveils-new-signature-livery-for-its-fleet/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Services ==
The system is based on the '''3000i''' system from [[Panasonic Avionics Corporation]]. ICE provides passengers with a direct data link to [[BBC News]]. ICE is the first IFE system to be connected directly to automatic news updates. This is complemented by ICE's ''Airshow'' moving-map software from [[Rockwell Collins]]. Exterior cameras located on the aircraft can be viewed by any passenger, through the IFE system, during takeoff and landing.


[[File:First Class Private Suites on Emirates Airbus A380 (A6-EEM).jpg|alt=|thumb|First class private suites on an Emirates A380]]
Emirates was one of the first airlines to introduce high-speed, in-flight [[Internet]] service by installing the [[Inmarsat]]’s [[satellite]] system and became the second airline in the world to offer live international television broadcasts using the same system.<ref> {{cite web| url = http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2004/q4/nr_041201j.html | publisher = Boeing | title = Singapore Airlines and Connexion by Boeing Finalize Plans for High-Speed, In-Flight Connectivity |date=2004-12-02}}</ref>
[[File:Emirates B777-300 Business Class ITB 2017 (1).JPG|thumb|Emirates' business class seat on Boeing 777]]
[[File:Emirates economy class cabin A380.jpg|alt=|thumb|Emirates' old 10-abreast economy class cabin]]
[[File:Emirates A380 Shower SPA ITB2014.jpg|alt=|thumb|The shower spa on an Emirates A380, available to first class passengers]]
[[File:Emirates business class A380.jpg|thumb|Emirates' old business class cabin]]
[[File:Emirates Airbus A380-861 onboard bar Iwelumo.jpg|thumb|The old on-board bar on one of Emirates' A380s]]


=== Cabin ===
[[File:EK Flight.jpg|thumb|Communication]]
===== Communication =====


; First class
ICE also contains a link to an in-flight [[Mail transfer agent|email server]] which allows passengers to access, send or receive emails for US $1 per message.<ref>[http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews03/112Emirates.shtml Emirates New Entertainment System] Asia Travel Tips, Wednesday 11 April 2007</ref> ICE also contains a seat-to-seat chat service.


The two types of [[First class (aviation)|first class]] seating are the fully enclosed suite with a floor-to-ceiling door and a private suite with doors that close but do not extend to the ceiling. Both suites come complete with closing doors to ensure privacy, a [[minibar]], a coat rack, and storage. They also feature the ICE system on a {{convert|23|in|cm|abbr=out|adj=mid|-wide}} [[Liquid crystal display|LCD screen]] in the private suites and a {{convert|32|in|cm|abbr=out|adj=mid|-wide}} on the fully enclosed suite. The seat converts into a {{convert|2|m|in|abbr=out|adj=mid|-long}} fully flat bed. Private suites are available on three-class and four-class Airbus A380-800 and three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mcardle |first=Elaine |date=18 February 2021 |title=First Class Private Suite, Emirates A380: Bangkok-Hong Kong-Bangkok |url=https://www.thewholeworldisaplayground.com/first-class-private-suite-emirates-a380-bangkok-hong-kong-bangkok/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130143008/https://www.emirates.com/hk/english/flying/cabin_features/first_class/private_suites.aspx |archive-date=30 January 2020 |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=The Whole World Is A Playground}}</ref> The fully enclosed suites are available only on newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2119780/emirates-new-luxury-boeing-777-suites-get-little-help|title=Mercedes and Nasa help Emirates make luxury suites|date=14 November 2017|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=23 May 2019|archive-date=13 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513102420/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/2119780/emirates-new-luxury-boeing-777-suites-get-little-help|url-status=live}}</ref>
In November 2006 the airline signed a deal with mobile communications firm [[AeroMobile]] to allow [[Mobile phones on aircraft|in-flight use of mobile phones]] to call or [[Text messaging|text]] people on the ground, on selected 777s. The service was first introduced on a commercial service between Dubai and [[Casablanca]] on 20 March 2008.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7308041.stm |publisher=BBC |title=Mobile calls on Emirates flights |date=2008-03-20 |accessdate=2008-03-22}}</ref>


On its newly delivered Airbus A380-800, first class features private suites,<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Emirates A380 First Class cabin features {{!}} Emirates First Class cabin features |url=https://www.emirates.com/us/english/experience/cabin-features/first-class/a380/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619225246/http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/private_suites.aspx |archive-date=19 June 2009 |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=Emirates}}</ref> two shower-equipped lavatories and spa,<ref>{{cite web |last=C |first=Chris |date=10 September 2019 |title=Review: Emirates Airbus A380 first class 'shower spa' |url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/review-emirates-airbus-a380-first-class-shower-spa |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725114107/http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/shower_spa.aspx |archive-date=25 July 2011 |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Executive Traveller}}</ref> and access to the first/business class bar area and lounge.<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=The new Emirates A380 {{!}} Our fleet {{!}} The Emirates Experience |url=https://www.emirates.com/us/english/experience/our-fleet/the-new-emirates-a380/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100207141332/http://emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/first_class/social_area_onboard_lounge.aspx |archive-date=7 February 2010 |access-date=1 December 2023 |publisher=Emirates}}</ref> Premium class seating is located on the entire upper deck of A380-800 aircraft.
===== Entertainment =====


Emirates introduced a new first-class cabin for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet on 12 November 2017<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=The Mercedes-Benz story {{!}} Our fleet {{!}} The Emirates Experience |url=https://www.emirates.com/us/english/experience/our-fleet/emirates-mercedes-benz-story/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180103072547/https://beyondbusinesstravel.com/emirates-first-class-cabins-mercedes-benz/ |archive-date=3 January 2018 |access-date=30 November 2023 |publisher=Emirates United States}}</ref> and first flight to Brussels and Geneva on 1 December 2017. The new first-class cabin is configured with six suites on a 1-1-1 layout. Both of the middle suites are equipped with three virtual windows, which are high-definition LCD screens that relay real-time images using HD cameras on either side of the aircraft. Amenities include two minibars placed on either side of the entertainment screen, a 13-inch tablet with a front camera to communicate with the cabin crew and to order room service, and a panel to control the lighting and temperature inside the suite. Emirates has also introduced a new seat in collaboration with [[Mercedes-Benz]], which features a new zero-gravity position.<ref>{{cite web |last=C |first=Chris |date=8 November 2017 |title=Emirates' new first class suites: what we know so far |url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/emirates-new-first-class-suites-what-we-know-so-far |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109182733/https://www.executivetraveller.com/ |archive-date=9 November 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Executive Traveller}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Tom Otley |url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2017/11/12/emirates-reveals-new-cabins-boeing-b777-fleet/ |title=Emirates reveals new cabins for Boeing B777 fleet – Business Traveller – The leading magazine for frequent flyers |publisher=Businesstraveller.com |date=12 November 2017 |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-date=30 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230181124/https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2017/11/12/emirates-reveals-new-cabins-boeing-b777-fleet/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The suites are expected to resemble "a private bedroom on a luxury yacht".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Flynn |first=David |date=1 March 2017 |title=Emirates hints at design of new A380 first class suites |language=en |work=Executive Traveller |url=https://www.executivetraveller.com/emirates-hints-at-design-of-new-a380-first-class-suites |url-status=live |access-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109182647/https://www.executivetraveller.com/ |archive-date=9 November 2023}}</ref> Many consider this product the best First Class in the world.<ref>{{cite web |date=7 October 2022 |title=Emirates Special Assistance for Wheelchair, Medical, Airport |url=https://airlinespolicy.com/special-assistance/emirates-special-assistance/ |access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref>
[[File:EK Flight2.jpg|thumb|Entertainment]]
ICE allows passengers to choose from a library of movies, audio [[Compact Disc|CD]]s, and [[video game]]s. ICE offers over 130 [[on-demand]] movie titles and 15 [[video on demand]] channels, 60 prerecorded television channels, 350 audio channels, and around 50 video-game titles. ICE can also be accessed in 10 languages such as English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, and Japanese.<ref> [http://www.emirates.com/TravellerInformation/Inflight/InflightEntertainment/Overview.asp Emirates Traveler Information] Emirates Airline, Wednesday 11 April 2007.</ref> Since 2003, all entertainment options are available on-demand to all classes with options to pause, forward, and rewind them.


; Business class
Emirates now features docking capability for [[Apple Inc]]'s [[iPod]] portable music and video player as of mid-2007. This allows the device's battery to be charged, but also allows integration with Emirates' in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. This also enables the IFE system to play music, television shows, or movies stored on the iPod, as well as function as a control system.<ref name="wsj_20061114_ipod_ife">"[http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20061114-708275.html Apple: 6 Airlines To Offer In-Flight iPod Connection In '07]." De Weese, J. ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''. 14 November 2006.</ref>


[[Business class]] on Boeing 777-200LRs and Boeing 777-300ERs feature seats with a {{convert|60|in|m|abbr=out|order=flip|adj=mid|-long}} pitch that reclines to {{convert|79|in|m|0|abbr=out|order=flip|adj=mid|-long}}, angled lie-flat beds.<ref name="emirates4">{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/business_class/full_flat_seats.aspx|title=A380 Flat Beds {{pipe}} Emirates A380 Business Class {{pipe}} The Emirates A380 {{pipe}} Our Fleet {{pipe}} Flying with|publisher=Emirates|date=2 June 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=25 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725113328/http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/business_class/full_flat_seats.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> Amenities include massage function, privacy partition, winged headrest with six-way movement, two individual reading lights, and an overhead light per seat; in-seat power supply, USB ports, and an RCA socket for laptop connection; and over 600 channels of entertainment on ICE, shown on a {{convert|23|in|cm|abbr=on|adj=mid|-wide}} HD TV screen.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/hk/english/experience/cabin-features/business-class/|title=Emirates Business Class cabin features {{!}} Cabin Features {{!}} Your journey starts here|publisher=Emirates|language=en-HK|access-date=23 May 2019|archive-date=30 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630010657/https://www.emirates.com/hk/english/experience/cabin-features/business-class/|url-status=live}}</ref>
====Emirates tv&radio====
Emirates tv&radio, offered mainly on short haul routes, and 30% of the Emirates fleet, offers passengers with 15 video and 26 audio channels, as well as 50 video games. Also available are [[BBC]] headlines, an Airshow and external cameras giving a birdseye view from the plane.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/flying/inflight_entertainment/tv_radio.aspx</ref>


On Airbus A380-800 aircraft,<ref>Flights from Dubai to Pakistan, Emirates, https://www.emirates.com/pk/english/destinations/flights-from-dubai-to-pakistan/, accessed November 1, 2024, </ref> the seats recline to form a fully flat bed and are equipped with personal minibars. The unique staggered layout makes half of the business-class seats on Emirates A380<ref>Flights from Dubai to London Heathrow, Emirates, https://www.emirates.com/english/destinations/dxb/lhr/flights-from-dubai-to-london-heathrow/, accessed November 1, 2024</ref> {{convert|9|in|cm|abbr=on|order=flip}} shorter than the others, at only {{convert|70|in|m|abbr=on|order=flip}} long.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airreview.com/Seatmap/Emirates/A380/index.htm|title=Emirates A380 Seating Plan|publisher=airreview.com|access-date=11 January 2012|archive-date=3 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003183535/http://www.airreview.com/Seatmap/Emirates/A380/index.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> Business class passengers also have access to an on-board bar at the rear of the aircraft.<ref name="emirates4"/><ref>The New Emirates A380, Emirates, https://www.emirates.com/english/experience/our-fleet/the-new-emirates-a380/, accessed November 1, 2024</ref>
====In-flight magazine====
The Emirates in-flight magazine ''Open Skies'' is provided on all flights.


; {{visible anchor|Premium economy class}}
===Ground services===
Passengers may check-in between two to 48 hours prior to flight departure. This may be done over the counter or at the lounge within the airport. Self-service kiosks are also available at [[Dubai International Airport]].


In December 2020, it was announced that Emirates' new Premium economy cabin would be equipped with Recaro PL3530 seats which were designed exclusively for the airline.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RECARO Aircraft Seating reveals luxury seat for Emirates' first premium economy cabin - RECARO Aircraft Seating |url=https://www.recaro-as.com/en/press/press-releases/details/recaro-aircraft-seating-reveals-luxury-seat-for-emirates-first-premium-economy-cabin.html |access-date=11 October 2023 |website=www.recaro-as.com |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016015135/https://www.recaro-as.com/en/press/press-releases/details/recaro-aircraft-seating-reveals-luxury-seat-for-emirates-first-premium-economy-cabin.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
Alternatively, they may check-in through the Internet or by [[short message service]]. Online printing of boarding passes is available through Internet check-in. Passengers on short trips may also check-in on their return flight upon departure from the city of origin.


The seats offer a pitch of up to 40 in (101&nbsp; cm), a recline of 8 in (20&nbsp; cm) and measure 19.5 in (49&nbsp; cm) wide. All seats are equipped with a 13.3 in (33&nbsp;cm) entertainment screen using the Emirates ICE system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates launches full Premium Economy Experience |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-launches-full-premium-economy-experience/ |access-date=11 October 2023 |website=Emirates launches full Premium Economy Experience |language=en-us |archive-date=16 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016015132/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-launches-full-premium-economy-experience/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Lounges===
First and business class passengers, as well as Skywards Gold and Silver members, have access to Emirates Lounges. In addition to the Emirates Lounge, Emirates passengers are able to use the Department of Civil Aviation's (DCA) First Class lounge in Dubai. The airline has 18 lounges in 17 cities, with plans for 13 more.
In 2009, Emirates Business Class Lounge at [[Dubai International Airport]] was voted the thrid best lounge in the world by [[Skytrax]]. <ref>http://www.worldairlineawards.com/Awards_2009/Lounge-J-09.htm</ref>
Emirates currently has two lounges at [[Dubai Airport]], separate for First and Business Class Lounges.


Currently, twenty-two Airbus A380 aircraft in the Emirates fleet have the new premium economy class cabin. These seats are also set to be retrofitted on the airline's older Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A380s as part of a retrofit program of US$2 billion that began at the end of 2022; by the end of the program, 67 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s will be fitted with premium economy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates undertakes largest known fleet retrofit project as part of multi-billion dollar investment to elevate customer experience |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-undertakes-largest-known-fleet-retrofit-project-as-part-of-multi-billion-dollar-investment-to-elevate-customer-experience/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323042506/https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-undertakes-largest-known-fleet-retrofit-project-as-part-of-multi-billion-dollar-investment-to-elevate-customer-experience/ |archive-date=23 March 2023 |access-date=1 December 2023 |website=Emirates |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates Spending US$2bn in Passenger Enhancements |url=https://www.airwaysmag.com/legacy-posts/emirates-spending-us2-billion-in-passenger-enhancements |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=airwaysmag.com}}</ref>
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; Economy class
* [[Auckland Airport|Auckland]]
* [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok]]
* [[Brisbane Airport|Brisbane]]
* [[Dubai International Airport|Dubai]]
* [[Frankfurt International Airport|Frankfurt]]
* [[Hong Kong International Airport|Hong Kong]]
* [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport|Kuala Lumpur]]
* [[London Gatwick Airport|London]]
* [[London Heathrow Airport|London]]
* [[Melbourne Airport|Melbourne]]
* [[Munich International Airport|Munich]]
* [[John F. Kennedy International Airport|New York]]
* [[Perth Airport|Perth]]
* [[Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport|Paris]]
* [[San Francisco International Airport|San Francisco]]
* [[Singapore Changi Airport|Singapore]]
* [[Sydney Airport|Sydney]]
* [[Zurich International Airport|Zurich]]
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Emirates [[economy class]] offers a {{convert|31|-|32|in|cm|abbr=out|order=flip|adj=mid|-long}} [[seat pitch]] on Airbus aircraft and {{convert|34|in|cm|abbr=on|order=flip}} on Boeing aircraft, with standard seat width (except on the Boeing 777 fleet). Emirates has 10 seats per row on its Boeing 777 fleet. The seat features adjustable headrests, a 3000-channel ICE in-flight entertainment system, and in-seat laptop power outlets on newer aircraft and laptop recharging facilities in galleys in older aircraft. Additional recline is available on A380 economy-class seats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/cabin_features/economy_class/new_generation_economy_seats.aspx|title=Flying with Emirates {{pipe}} Cabin Features {{pipe}} Economy Class {{pipe}} New Generation Economy Seating|publisher=Emirates|date=6 February 2008|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=3 October 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091003134517/http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/cabin_features/economy_class/new_generation_economy_seats.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/ecnomy_class/new_generation_seats.aspx|title=A380 New Generation Seating {{pipe}} Emirates A380 Economy Class {{pipe}} The Emirates A380 {{pipe}} Our Fleet {{pipe}} Flying with|publisher=Emirates|date=2 June 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=9 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109182728/https://www.emirates.com/tz/English/experience/our-fleet/a380/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/economy_class/entertainment.aspx|title=A380 Entertainment {{pipe}} Emirates A380 Economy Class {{pipe}} The Emirates A380 {{pipe}} Our Fleet {{pipe}} Flying with|publisher=Emirates|date=2 June 2009|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-date=14 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101014022353/http://www.emirates.com/tz/English/flying/our_fleet/emirates_a380/economy_class/entertainment.aspx?|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Frequent Flyer Program==
Emirates airline uses Skywards as their Frequent flyer program.


===Skywards===
=== Catering ===


[[File:Emirates Business class meal on A380 (5646674365).jpg|thumb|An appetizer served in business class on Emirates]]
{{main|The Emirates Group#Skywards}}
[[File:Emirates economy class dinner.jpg|thumb|An on-board meal served in economy class]]


Catering on Emirates flights from Dubai International is provided by [[Emirates Flight Catering]], which operates one of the largest airline catering facilities in the world.<ref>DUBAI, U.A.E., 17 July 2007 – Emirates' onboard meals</ref> Emirates also offers special meal options, in all classes, based on age, dietary restrictions and preference, and religious observance. Special meals must be ordered in advance at least 24 hours before the flight departure time. All meals are prepared according to Halal dietary guidelines.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://traveltips.usatoday.com/types-meals-emirates-airline-62844.html|title=Types of Meals on Emirates Airline|author1=Emily Manthei|author2=Demand Media|work=Travel Tips – USA Today|access-date=24 April 2015|archive-date=11 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311181124/http://traveltips.usatoday.com/types-meals-emirates-airline-62844.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2018, Emirates signed a $40 million joint venture with [[Oakland, California]]-based Crop One Holdings, to build and maintain the world's largest hydroponic growing facility. It will provide daily yields of roughly 3 tons of leafy greens per day to all flights, with a near {{convert|150,000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} indoor, vertical farm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/26/1529392/0/en/Crop-One-and-Emirates-Flight-Catering-Joint-Venture-Will-Build-Largest-Vertical-Farm-In-The-World.html|title=Crop One and Emirates Flight Catering Joint Venture Will Build Largest Vertical Farm in the World|author1=Debbie Douglas|work=Crop One Holdings, Inc|access-date=5 June 2019|archive-date=5 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190605160729/https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/26/1529392/0/en/Crop-One-and-Emirates-Flight-Catering-Joint-Venture-Will-Build-Largest-Vertical-Farm-In-The-World.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Skywards is a three tier frequent flier program operated by Emirates Airline. It is used by 3.9 million customers. The three tiers are Blue, Silver which requires 25,000 tier miles or 25 sectors for entry, and Gold, which requires 50,000 tier miles or 50 sectors. Economy passengers earn 1 tier mile for every {{convert|1|nmi|km|adj=on}} flown, business class passengers earn 1.25 tier miles per nautical mile while first class passengers earn 1.5 tier miles per nautical mile.<ref>http://mediacentre.ekgroup.com/home.asp?TYPE=FACTS</ref>


=== In-flight entertainment system ===
Miles can be earnt through flights with Emirates, our partner airlines and through non-flight partners, such as [[Le Meridien]], [[Jumeirah]], [[Citibank]], [[Hertz]], Damas, [[InterContinental Hotels]] and many others.


Emirates became one of the first airlines in the world to introduce a personal entertainment system on commercial aircraft in 1992, with [[Virgin Atlantic]] introducing a similar system throughout the cabins of its aircraft.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/tridion/images/factsheet_ife_tcm4-426058.pdf |title=Book flights with Virgin Atlantic |publisher=Virgin-atlantic.com |access-date=18 January 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221021054/http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/tridion/images/factsheet_ife_tcm4-426058.pdf |archive-date=21 February 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> All three classes feature a personal [[in-flight entertainment]] (IFE) system in the Emirates aircraft. There are two types of entertainment systems in the Emirates: ICE and ICE Digital Widescreen.
Miles can be redeemed Miles by upgrading your flights, shopping at The Emirates High Street, or gaining exclusive holidays and leisure rewards offered by partners of Emirates. Partners include [[Japan Airlines]], [[Korean Air]], [[South African Airways]], [[United Airlines]], [[Continental Airlines]], [[Kingfisher Airlines]], [[Jet Airways]], [[Virgin Blue]], and numerous hotel chains and car-hire companies.


In 2012, Emirates introduced larger high-definition IFE screens in all classes. The new IFE is the first to be fully high definition, and in economy, the screens are the largest offered by any airline. The new IFE will only be installed on the Airbus A380 fleet and the newly delivered Boeing 777s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/emirates-upgrades-ife-system-and-raises-the-bar-with-ice.html|title=Arabian Aerospace – Emirates upgrades IFE system and raises the bar with ICE|access-date=24 April 2015|archive-date=24 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150324041559/http://www.arabianaerospace.aero/emirates-upgrades-ife-system-and-raises-the-bar-with-ice.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Other benefits of joining Skywards are that all member can enjoy additional services avalible to them at [[Dubai International Airport]] such as chaffeur transport, special meals, and fast track at check-in.


==== In-flight entertainment system (ICE) ====
In 2007 Skywards won a "Freddie" for Best Frequent Flyer Programme for Japan, Pacific, Asia and Australia regions as well as for Best Bonus in Frequent Flyer Programme, in the same regions.


[[File:Emirates A380 economy ITB 2017 (2).JPG|thumb|An Emirates economy class seat equipped with the ICE (information, communication, entertainment) in-flight entertainment system]]
==Business model==
[[File:Emirates.b777-300.a6-emv.arp.jpg|thumb|200px|Emirates [[Boeing 777]] landing at [[London Heathrow Airport]]]]
Emirates [[business model]] has led to their commercial success in the [[aviation]] industry.<ref name="CNN"/> The airline has a lean [[workforce]] which can be compared to [[low-cost carrier]]s rather than traditional [[flag carrier]]s. It has a simple organisational structure, that allows the airline to maintain low [[Overhead (business)|overhead]] costs and it must pay no [[income tax]]es on wages.
Due to the low [[operating cost]]s at its Dubai base, some industry analysts believe the airline is second only to [[Ryanair]] on a cash cost per seat basis.<ref name="eazy_oz">''The Economist (Eazy Oz - Emirates Airline, Low cost is coming to long haul flights, next could be low fares''), pp. 82/3, The Economist Newspaper Ltd., London, 29 October 2005</ref> Therefore, the airline is able to serve secondary destinations as well as connecting to places via their [[Airline hub|hub]] in Dubai.<ref>''The Economist (Flights of fancy''), www.economist.com, 5 October 2006</ref>


ICE (information, communication, entertainment) is the in-flight entertainment system operated by Emirates.
The airline has not joined any major global [[airline alliance]]s, as the airline has always believed in more competition between airlines. Emirates believes in competition, and hasn't joined or planned to join any airline aliances. Emirates has said that unless you are the lead participant in an alliance, such as [[Lufthansa]] in [[Star Alliance]] or [[Air France]] in [[SkyTeam]], individual airline members are compromised by their implied collective decision making.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/competition.aspx</ref>


Introduced in 2003, ICE is available on all new aircraft and now features 4,000 channels (on most flights) for all passengers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.emirates.com/es/spanish/experience/inflight-entertainment/ice/|title=ice {{pipe}} Entretenimiento a bordo {{pipe}} Su viaje comienza aquí|website=España|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403132244/https://www.emirates.com/es/spanish/experience/inflight-entertainment/ice/|url-status=live}}</ref> ICE is found on the airline's Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200LR, and Boeing 777-300ER.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/travel/inside-emirates-a380-superjumbo/20081113-5y0n.html|title=Emirates A380 superjumbo plane|work=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727183625/http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/travel/inside-emirates-a380-superjumbo/20081113-5y0n.html|archive-date=27 July 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The airline operates only wide-body aircraft which results in lower unit costs compared to other major airlines operating a mixture of narrow and wide-body aircraft. It allows Emirates to use the aircraft's cargo capacity to increase its revenues and total [[Profit (accounting)|profits]]. Since Dubai International Airport does not have any flying restrictions at night, the airline is able to highly utilise their aircraft. The airline virtually does not have any legacy costs compared to other airlines. It also helps that all forms of [[Strike action|strikes]] are banned in the UAE (except for construction related strikes).<ref name="eazy_oz"/>


In July 2007, Emirates introduced ICE Digital Widescreen, an updated version of ICE. It offered over 1200 channels of selected entertainment to all passengers. ICE Digital Widescreen is available on all Emirates aircraft.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=263662|title=Helps Develop New Subtitle Technology For Inflight Entertainment System {{pipe}} Emirates {{pipe}} About Emirates {{pipe}} News|publisher=Emirates|date=31 October 2007|access-date=15 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929123502/http://www.emirates.com/english/about/news/news_detail.aspx?article=263662|archive-date=29 September 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====Canadian expansion====
Emirates started its services to Canada on 29th October 2007, operating three weekly non-stop flights on the [[Dubai]] - [[Toronto]] using its [[Boeing 777-300ER]] aircraft.
Every since it began flying there, Emirates has seen extremely high seat factors on Emirates existing services, which have averaged 90% since the start of operations between Toronto and Dubai.. However, Emirates is currently restricted to only three flights per week between Dubai and Canada. The [[Canadian Government]] has stated it does not see the need for more services.


In 2015, Emirates upgraded its ICE system to the new eX3 system, which included new upgrades that improved the passenger experience, such as a handset with more controls, larger screens, new sockets, some 3,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music, and games, on-demand and in multiple languages, new ICE features, such as a Voyager app, Bluetooth audio, and personal video playback. This is fitted on all B777 and A380 aircraft delivered after 2009.{{Citation needed|date=August 2020}}
The airline wants to fly to Canada more often. The airline would like to add cities such as [[Calgary]] and [[Vancouver]], in the same way that they have enhanced other markets such as Australia, Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/canada/background.aspx</ref>


According to Emirates, ICE has received more awards than any other airline in the world for inflight entertainment.<ref>{{cite web |last1= |first1= |date=23 September 2022 |title=Emirates takes home three honours at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 |url=https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-takes-home-three-honours-at-the-skytrax-world-airline-awards-2022/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925135845/https://jetlinemarvel.net/emirates-takes-home-three-honours-at-the-skytrax-world-airline-awards-2022/ |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=2 December 2023 |website=Emirates}}</ref>
The Canadian Government has also stated that [[Air Canada]] might be affected by increased operations of Emirates. Emirates has said that there is no direct competitive overlap between Emirates and Air Canada, since Air Canada does not currently operate services to the UAE or to any points in the [[Middle East]], [[Africa]] or the [[South Asia]]n Subcontinent, places where Emirates flights are quite busy.
Emirates also says it benefits Air Canada as the airline redistributed traffic bought by Emirates using its extensive North American network. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/canada/would_air_canada_be_impacted.aspx</ref>


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====German expansion====


The system is based on the 3000i system from [[Panasonic Avionics Corporation]]. ICE provides passengers with a direct data link to [[BBC News]]. ICE is the first IFE system to be connected directly to automatic news updates. This is complemented by ICE's ''Airshow'' moving-map software from [[Rockwell Collins]]. Exterior cameras located on the aircraft can be viewed by any passenger, through the IFE system, during takeoff, cruise, and landing. Emirates was also one of the first airlines to introduce high-speed, in-flight internet service along with Singapore Airlines, by installing the [[Inmarsat]]'s [[satellite]] system and became the second airline in the world to offer live international television broadcasts using the same system.<ref>{{cite web |date=2 December 2004 |title=Singapore Airlines and Connexion by Boeing Finalize Plans for High-Speed, In-Flight Connectivity |url=https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2004-12-02-Singapore-Airlines-and-Connexion-by-Boeing-Finalize-Plans-for-High-Speed-In-Flight-Connectivity |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071101091925/http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2004/q4/nr_041201j.html |archive-date=1 November 2007 |access-date=30 November 2023 |website=boeing.mediaroom.com |publisher=Boeing}}</ref>
Emirates commenced its flights to Frankfurt in July 1987. As of 2009, Emirates operates 49 weekly passenger flights from Dubai to Germany, serving the cities of [[Frankfurt]], [[Munich]], [[Düsseldorf]] and [[Hamburg]]. Emirates also operates 11 weekly cargo flights from Dubai to Germany, serving the cities of Frankfurt Munich, Dusseldorf and Hamburg. Germany is very important to Emirates. Over 1 million passengers flew on its flights between Germany and Dubai in the financial year 2007/08 alone. Germany is one of the most important markets on Emirates' network, being its second largest market within Europe after the UK.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/emirates_and_europe/a_trade_based_relationship.aspx</ref>


; Communication
Ever since 2007, Emirates has wanted to expand to more cities across Germany including [[Berlin]] and [[Stuttgart]]. Emirates has also had to stop flying to New York via Hamburg, since 2007.
In March 2009, [[Lufthansa]] had said that it sees an "inbalance" in competition with Emirates for air travel between the two countries. Lufthansa had said that Emirates was affecting its market share on long-haul routes between India and North America, and between Europe and East Asia. Lufthansa also complained about the difference in handling fees in Dubai and unequal opportunities in the two markets, however Emirates quickly reacted defending the claim by Lufthansa. <ref>http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090326/BUSINESS/37258667&SearchID=73350640756106</ref>


ICE has a link to an in-flight [[Mail transfer agent|email server]], which allows passengers to access, send, or receive emails for [[US$]]1 per message.<ref>[http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews03/112Emirates.shtml Emirates New Entertainment System] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070813202037/http://www.asiatraveltips.com/travelnews03/112Emirates.shtml |date=13 August 2007 }} Asia Travel Tips, Wednesday 11 April 2007</ref> ICE also supports a seat-to-seat chat service. In November 2006, the airline signed a deal with mobile communications firm [[AeroMobile]] to allow [[mobile phones on aircraft|in-flight use of mobile phones]] to call or [[text messaging|text]] people on the ground. The service was first introduced in March 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7308041.stm|publisher=BBC|title=Mobile calls on Emirates flights|date=20 March 2008|access-date=22 March 2008|archive-date=25 March 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325002201/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7308041.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Emirates has defended saying that Emirates expansion in Germany would not effect any German carrier. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/emirates_and_europe/berlin_stuttgart.aspx</ref>


; Entertainment
==Rivalry==
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[[File:Emirates Boeing 777-300, A6-EMP, SIN 2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Boeing 777-300]] taxiing at [[Singapore Changi Airport]]]]


The ICE system includes movies, music, and video games. ICE offers over 600 [[Video on demand|on-demand]] movie titles, over 2000 [[video on demand]] and prerecorded [[television]] channels, over 1000 hours of music, and over 100 video game titles. ICE can be accessed in more than 40 languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, [[Persian language|Persian]], Korean, Tamil, Thai, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, and Japanese.<ref>{{Cite news |title=ice {{!}} Inflight Entertainment {{!}} The Emirates Experience |work=Emirates |url=https://www.emirates.com/us/english/experience/inflight-entertainment/ice/ |url-status=live |access-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027085258/http://www.emirates.com/TravellerInformation/Inflight/InflightEntertainment/Overview.asp |archive-date=27 October 2007}}</ref> Since 2003, all entertainment options are available on demand to all classes with options to pause, forward, and rewind them.
====Fuel Subsidies====
Many airlines have accused Emirates of receiving fuel subsidies from the Government of Dubai. The airline has also fought back the claim of receiving fuel subsidies from the Dubai Government, saying that the airline purchases its fuel at the same price and terms as every other commercial airline at all airports at which it operates in. In 2007/08, fuel accounted for more than 30% of Emirates total expenditures, which is comparable with the relevant expenditures of other long haul international carriers such as [[Qantas]], [[Singapore Airlines]], [[Lufthansa]] or [[British Airways]].


Emirates began to offer docking capability for [[Apple Inc.]]'s [[iPod]] portable music and video player in mid-2007. This allows the device's [[Battery (electricity)|battery]] to be charged and integrates with Emirates' in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The IFE system can play music, television shows, or movies stored on the iPod, and function as a control system. This feature was removed from Emirates aircraft starting in the late 2010s due to the iPod being discontinued.<ref name="wsj_20061114_ipod_ife">{{Cite news |date=10 December 2006 |title=iPod integration on Emirates |work=[[Times of Malta]] |url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/ipod-integration-on-emirates.32770 |access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref>
====Landing Charges====


== Business model ==
The airline has always defended that it pays much lower landing charges at its home base, by saying that landing charges are comparable to other cities in the region such as [[Abu Dhabi]], [[Doha]], and [[Bahrain]]. It has also defended claims of receiving discount.


[[File:DXB on 23 September 2007 Pict 5.jpg|thumb|Emirates aircraft parked at Dubai International Airport]]
====Taxes====
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Many airlines have accused Emirates of having an unfair advantage, since it doesn'tt have to pay taxes. The airline defends this by claiming that being based in the [[UAE]], where there are no income or corporate taxes it can benefit, and also says that all other airlines operating to and from [[Dubai International Airport]] benefit from the tax free environment in the UAE. Also so far Emirates Airline has provided the Government of Dubai with dividends to the value of US$776 million, in return for US$10 million in start up seed capital which was given to the airline started in 1985.


The established network carriers in Europe and Australia, such as [[Air France-KLM]], [[British Airways]], [[Lufthansa]], and [[Qantas]], see Emirates' strategic decision to reposition itself as a global carrier as a major threat because it enables travelers to bypass traditional airline hubs such as London-Heathrow, Paris-CDG, and Frankfurt on their way between Europe/North America and Asia/Australia by changing flights in Dubai instead. These carriers also find it difficult to deal with the growing competitive threat Emirates poses to their business because of their much higher cost base.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2010/10/16/europes-flag-carriers-attack-emirates-expansion-canada-blocks-uae-airlines-and-dispute-escalates/page1 |title=Europe's flag carriers attack Emirates' expansion, Canada blocks UAE airlines and dispute escalates {{pipe}} Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation – CAPA |publisher=Centreforaviation.com |access-date=13 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110824041058/http://www.centreforaviation.com/news/2010/10/16/europes-flag-carriers-attack-emirates-expansion-canada-blocks-uae-airlines-and-dispute-escalates/page1 |archive-date=24 August 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1122545.php?news_cat=&pagename=searchresult Middle East airlines change the kangaroo route-20 September 2007] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110930172252/http://www.travelmole.com/stories/1122545.php?news_cat=&pagename=searchresult |date=30 September 2011 }}. Travelmole.com. Retrieved on 28 November 2010.</ref> Some of these carriers, notably Air France and Qantas, have accused Emirates of receiving hidden state subsidies and maintaining too close of a relationship with Dubai's airport authority and its aviation authority, both of which are also wholly state-owned entities that share the same government owner with the airline. Qantas' [[Leigh Clifford|chairman]] claimed that Emirates can reduce its borrowing costs below market rates by taking advantage of its government shareholders' sovereign borrower status.<ref name="CNN" /> Emirates' president disagrees and has also referred to United States airlines bankruptcy protection as being a tangible form of state assistance. The airline makes regular profits.<ref>Financial Times (Row erupts between Qantas and Emirates), UK Edition, London, 9 November 2005</ref> In 2016, [[American Airlines]], [[Delta Air Lines]], and [[United Airlines]] made similar claims, as well as stating that Emirates violates [[Open Skies]], but these conflicts were resolved in May 2018.{{Citation needed|date=April 2019}}
====Sixth Freedom Traffic====
The established network carriers in Europe and Australia, i.e. [[Air France-KLM]], British Airways, [[Lufthansa]], and [[Qantas]], perceive Emirates' strategic decision to reposition itself as a global carrier as a major threat because it enables air travellers to by-pass traditional airline hubs such as London Heathrow, [[Charles de Gaulle International Airport|Paris-Charles de Gaulle]], and [[Frankfurt Airport]]s on their way between Europe/North America and Asia/Australia by changing flights in Dubai instead. These carriers also find it difficult to deal with the growing competitive threat Emirates poses to their business because of their much higher cost base. The Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways is also looking to take traffic away from Emirates. In response to this, Emirates has said that if airlines like [[Lufthansa]], [[British Airways]], [[Cathay Pacific]] and [[Singapore Airlines]] all draw passenger traffic over their home hub airports from different points on their network, then Emirates can do the same. The airline has said that, it offers passengers destinations like Glasgow, Newcastle, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Perth and Brisbane, and has the ability to connect passenegrs through its wide network.


In May 2010, Emirates executives denied claims that the carrier does not pay taxes and receives substantial financial assistance from the Dubai government. They claimed that the airline received $80m in cash in the 25 years since the airline was established and this was substantially lower than what other national carriers had received. [[Maurice Flanagan]] also claimed that Emirates incurred social costs of around $600m in 2009 and this included municipal taxes to the city of Dubai. The airline also paid a dividend of AED956m ($260m) in 2010, compared to AED2.9bn ($793m) in 2009, and each year the Government has received at least $100m in dividends.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McGinley |first=Shane |date=12 May 2010 |title=Top Emirates exec slams gov't protection claims |work=[[Arabian Business]] |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/top-emirates-exec-slams-gov-t-protection-claims-269120 |url-status=live |access-date=2 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100515145559/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/588041-top-emirates-exec-slams-govt-protection-claims |archive-date=15 May 2010}}</ref> Emirates also faces competition from other Middle Eastern airlines, mainly [[Qatar Airways]] and [[Abu Dhabi]]–based [[Etihad Airways]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.anna.aero/2012/09/26/uae-passes-70-million-passengers/ |title=UAE passes 70 million passengers; Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia networks continue to grow |date=26 September 2012 |publisher=anna.aero |access-date=17 February 2013 |archive-date=17 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317020236/http://www.anna.aero/2012/09/26/uae-passes-70-million-passengers/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==== Relationship between Emirates and the Government of Dubai ====
Some of these carriers—notably [[Air France]] and Qantas—are so concerned about the detrimental effects of Emirates' growth on their future ability to compete with it on a [[level playing field]] that they have resorted to openly accusing their Dubai-based rival of receiving hidden state subsidies and of maintaining too cosy a relationship with Dubai's airport authority as well as its aviation authority, both of which are also wholly state-owned entities that share the same government owner with the airline. In addition, they have also accused Emirates of taking unfair advantage of its government shareholder's sovereign borrower status.


== Sustainability ==
Emirates has said that it is a fully commercial and independent entity, even though it is owned by the Government of Dubai.
In its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the Emirates started exploring the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its fleet since 2017. The airline has partnered with the world's leading biodiesel producers such as Neste, the Finnish producer of sustainable aviation fuel as well as Shell Aviation. In January 2023 the airline conducted a successful demonstration flight of a Boeing 777-300ER using 100 percent SAF in one of its two engines. In November of the same year, Emirates conducted another demonstration flight of an Airbus A380 using 100 percent SAF in one of the airplane's four engines.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamel |first=Deena |date=2023-11-22 |title=Emirates successfully tests world's first A380 flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2023/11/22/emirates-operates-worlds-first-a380-demo-flight-powered-by-100-sustainable-fuel/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates operates world's first A380 demo flight with 100% SAF |url=https://www.dubaieye1038.com/news/business/emirates-operates-worlds-first-a380-demo-flight-with-100-saf/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Dubai Eye 103.8 |language=en}}</ref> Following successful tests, Emirates operated its first commercial flight using SAF blend on October 24, 2023, on an Emirates flight number EK 412 from Dubai to Sydney, Australia using an Airbus A380.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Molyneaux |first=Ian |date=2023-11-07 |title=Emirates' first aircraft depart Dubai powered by Shell SAF |url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/emirates-completes-first-flights-from-dubai-powered-by-shell-aviation-saf |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=Aerotime |language=en-US}}</ref>


Currently, the airline has suppliers set up to supply its flights with SAF in several airports around the world including Paris, Lyon, Oslo, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and its home base in Dubai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bovenizer |first=Noah |date=2024-03-28 |title=Neste begins supplying SAF to Emirates at Amsterdam Schiphol |url=https://www.airport-technology.com/news/neste-supplying-saf-emirates-amsterdam-schiphol/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Airport Technology |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Emirates adds SAF on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport |url=https://www.internationalairportreview.com/news/217826/emirates-adds-saf-on-flights-from-amsterdam-schiphol-airport/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=International Airport Review |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Dubai's Emirates initiates SAF usage on departing flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport |url=https://economymiddleeast.com/news/dubais-emirates-initiates-saf-usage-on-departing-flights-from-amsterdams-schiphol-airport/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Economy Middle East |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-27 |title=Dubai's Emirates commences use of SAF on flights departing from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-emirates-commences-use-of-saf-on-flights-departing-from-amsterdams-schiphol-airport-1.1711528976692 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamel |first=Deena |date=2023-10-18 |title=Emirates expands Neste partnership for supply of sustainable aviation fuel |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2023/10/18/emirates-expands-neste-partnership-for-supply-of-sustainable-aviation-fuel/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-15 |title=Emirates incorporates SAF in London Heathrow flights |url=https://enterprise.news/climate/en/news/story/b5adece2-c9cd-4d7a-85bd-29bb969f2063/emirates-incorporates-saf-in-london-heathrow-flights |website=enterprise.news}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tolba |first=Karim |date=2024-06-13 |title=Flying green: Emirates operates SAF-powered flights from Singapore |url=https://www.aviationbusinessme.com/news/emirates-saf-singapore |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=aviationbusinessme.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-13 |title=Dubai's Emirates powers flights with sustainable aviation fuel from Singapore |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubais-emirates-powers-flights-with-sustainable-aviation-fuel-from-singapore-1.1718270273029 |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=gasworld |date=2024-06-14 |title=Neste supplies Emirates with SAF from Singapore |url=https://www.gasworld.com/story/neste-supplies-emirates-with-saf-from-singapore/2140120.article/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=gasworld |language=en}}</ref>
====Labour Cost adavantages====
Some airlines have accused Emirates of having labour advantages over other airlines. However the airline has said that it faces the same costs to attract and retain staff recruited from around the world on expatriate terms and conditions. Emirates bears a total cost of over USD$400 million for expatriate employee benefits. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/public_affairs/q_a.aspx#</ref>


==Accidents and incidents==
They claim that this masks its true financial performance and reduces its borrowing costs below market rates.<ref name="CNN"/><ref>[http://www.iran-daily.com/1383/2204/html/ieconomy.htm#42033 Emirates Airline Accused of Unfair Practices]</ref><ref>Financial Times (Row erupts between Qantas and Emirates), UK Edition, London, 9 November 2005</ref>
Emirates has experienced several aircraft incidents (none with passenger or crew fatalities).


* On 9 April 2004, Emirates Flight 789, an [[Airbus A340-300]] operating from [[O. R. Tambo International Airport|Johannesburg]] to Dubai, sustained serious damage during takeoff when it overran runway 03L, striking runway 21R [[Approach lighting system|approach lights]], causing four tires to burst, which threw debris into various parts of the aircraft, ultimately damaging the [[Flap (aircraft)|flap]] drive mechanism. This rendered the flaps immovable in the takeoff position. The aircraft returned for an emergency landing during which the normal braking system failed as a result of the damage. The aircraft was brought to a stop only {{convert|250|m|ft|abbr=on}} from the end of the {{convert|3,400|m|ft|adj=on}} runway using [[reverse thrust]] and the alternative braking system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20040409-0 |title=ASN Aircraft accident Airbus A340 A6-ERN |publisher=Aviation Safety Network |access-date=18 December 2011 |archive-date=25 March 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090325061009/http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20040409-0 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Georgilidakis|first=Spyros|date=29 December 2021|title=INCIDENT: Emirates 777 Late Rotation, Runway Overrun!|url=https://mentourpilot.com/incident-emirates-777-late-rotation-runway-overrun/|access-date=10 January 2022|website=Mentour Pilot|language=en-US|archive-date=10 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110020234/https://mentourpilot.com/incident-emirates-777-late-rotation-runway-overrun/|url-status=live}}</ref> In their report, South African investigators found that the captain had used a wrong take-off technique, and criticized Emirates training and rostering practices.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/emirates-censured-in-airbus-a340-Johannesburg-runway-overrun-203980/ |title=Emirates censured in Airbus A340 Johannesburg runway overrun probe |author=David Learmount |date=11 January 2006 |publisher=Flightglobal |access-date=18 December 2011 |archive-date=30 January 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120130184820/http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/emirates-censured-in-airbus-a340-johannesburg-runway-overrun-203980/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Marketing and sponsorships==
* On 20 March 2009, [[Emirates Flight 407]], an [[Airbus A340-500]] registered A6-ERG en route from [[Melbourne]] to Dubai, failed to take off properly at [[Melbourne Airport]], hitting several structures at the end of the runway before eventually climbing enough to return to the airport for a safe landing. There were no injuries, but the incident was severe enough to be classified as an accident by the [[Australian Transport Safety Bureau]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=30 April 2009|title=Emirates flight 407: centimeters from death|url=https://www.crikey.com.au/2009/04/30/emirates-flight-407-seconds-and-centimetres-from-death/|access-date=10 January 2022|website=Crikey|language=en-US|archive-date=10 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110020751/https://www.crikey.com.au/2009/04/30/emirates-flight-407-seconds-and-centimetres-from-death/|url-status=live}}</ref>
[[Image:Outsideemirates.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Emirates Stadium]]]]
* On 3 August 2016, [[Emirates Flight 521]], a [[Boeing 777|Boeing 777-300]] registered A6-EMW arriving from [[Trivandrum International Airport]], crash-landed and caught fire at Dubai International Airport at 12:44 pm local time. All 282 passengers and 18 crew on board survived the impact with some having minor injuries. However, an airport firefighter died fighting the blaze. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36963112|title=Plane crash-lands at Dubai airport|work=BBC News|date=3 August 2016|access-date=21 June 2018|archive-date=10 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190910014602/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-36963112|url-status=live}}</ref> Flight 521 is currently the first and only [[hull loss]] in the history of Emirates.
Emirates is a sponsor of sports clubs and events, both at its home base and in its overseas markets. It also sponsors the annual [[Dubai Shopping Festival]], the [[Dubai Summer Surprises]] and the [[West Australian Symphony Orchestra]] as well as the [[Melbourne Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>[http://www.emirates.com/ca/English/about/sponsorships/sponsorships.aspx Emirates sponsorships]</ref>
* On 14 April 2020, an Emirates [[Boeing 777-300ER]] registered A6-EBR was struck by a [[British Airways]] [[Airbus A350-1000]] (G-XWBA) on the ground while the A350 was pushing back from the gate for departure. No casualties were reported, however, the [[Stabilizer (aeronautics)|horizontal stabilizer]] on both aircraft were damaged as a result of the collision.
For Emirates, marketing expenses account for a far greater share of its total costs than for most of its competitors.<ref name="eazy_oz"/> In the English-speaking world the sponsorship always carries the words "Fly Emirates". Emirates sponsors [[Arsenal F.C.]] and their 60,000 seater [[Emirates Stadium]] as well as [[AC Milan]], Olympiacos CFP, [[Hamburger SV]], [[Paris Saint-Germain FC]], Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Emirates Cup, the [[Collingwood Football Club]] as well having sponsors with [[Chelsea F.C.]] from 2001-05.
* On 20 December 2021, Emirates Flight 231, a [[Boeing 777|Boeing 777-300ER]] registered as A6-EQI departed Dubai International Airport towards [[Dulles International Airport|Washington Dulles]]. The aircraft nearly overran the runway during takeoff, flying at only {{convert|75|ft|m|abbr=on}} over houses located near the airport.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 January 2022|title=Emirates B777 Take Off Incident In Dubai Under Investigation|url=https://www.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-b777-take-off-incident-in-dubai-under-investigation/|access-date=6 January 2022|website=Travel Daily|language=en-US|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106074815/https://www.traveldailymedia.com/emirates-b777-take-off-incident-in-dubai-under-investigation/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Leff|first=Gary|date=28 December 2021|title=An Emirates Flight Nearly Crashed On Departure From Dubai – Then Flew All The Way To Washington|url=https://viewfromthewing.com/an-emirates-flight-nearly-crashed-on-departure-from-dubai-then-flew-all-the-way-to-washington/|access-date=10 January 2022|website=View from the Wing|language=en-US|archive-date=10 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110020035/https://viewfromthewing.com/an-emirates-flight-nearly-crashed-on-departure-from-dubai-then-flew-all-the-way-to-washington/|url-status=live}}</ref> The aircraft was not damaged and there were no injuries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Accident Investigation Sector {{!}} Serious Incident – Preliminary Report – Shallow Initial Climb After Take-off |url=https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/ePublication/admin/iradmin/Lists/Incidents%20Investigation%20Reports/Attachments/155/2021-AIFN0016-2021-%20Draft%20Preliminary%20Report.pdf |publisher=General Civil Aviation Authority, United Arab Emirates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217110911/https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/ePublication/admin/iradmin/Lists/Incidents%20Investigation%20Reports/Attachments/155/2021-AIFN0016-2021-%20Draft%20Preliminary%20Report.pdf |archive-date=17 February 2022 |date=16 February 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The incident remains under investigation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Incident: Emirates B773 at Dubai on Dec 20th 2021, overran runway on departure|url=http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f24b2d7&opt=0|access-date=6 January 2022|website=www.avherald.com|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106074609/http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f24b2d7&opt=0|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=UAE Regulator Probes Emirates Flight "Incident" in Dubai|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-29/uae-regulator-probes-emirates-flight-incident-in-dubai|access-date=6 January 2022|newspaper=Bloomberg.com|date=29 December 2021|archive-date=30 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211230102442/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-29/uae-regulator-probes-emirates-flight-incident-in-dubai|url-status=live}}</ref>
* On 1 July 2022, Emirates Flight 430, an [[Airbus A380-800]] registered as A6-EVK departed Dubai International Airport towards [[Brisbane|Brisbane, Qld, Australia]]. During the cruise, one of the aircraft's 22 tires experienced a rupture, which caused damage to a portion of the aerodynamic fairing. The plane landed safely in Brisbane and there were no injuries.
* On 25 February 2024, a drunk passenger boarded an Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad and created a ruckus mid-flight. Airport Security Forces detained the passenger at Islamabad when landing. The drunk passenger had tried to headbutt a male flight attendant. Some cabin crew members pushed him to the ground and handcuffed the passenger.
* On 24 March 2024, an Airbus A380 suffered serious damage after it was hit by an emergency vehicle on the tarmac of Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Ксения Хайруллина |title=В Домодедово произошла авария с участием лайнера Emirates |url=https://russianemirates.com/news/uae-news/v-domodedovo-proizoshla-avariya-s-uchastiyem-laynera-emirates/ |website=russianemirates.com |publisher=Pусские Эмираты |access-date=1 June 2024 |language=Russian |date=27 March 2024}}</ref>
* On 28 March 2024, an Emirates Boeing 777 narrowly avoided a collision with an [[Ethiopian Airlines]] [[Boeing 737 Max]] over [[Somaliland]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Emirates plays down near miss involving one of its Boeing 777s over Somaliland|url=https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/emirates-ethiopian-near-miss-somaliland}}</ref>
* On 20 May 2024, Emirates Flight 508, a Boeing 777-300ER, suffered a bird strike before landing at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport|Mumbai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/388143|title=Bird strike Incident Boeing 777-31HER A6-ENT, Monday 20 May 2024|website=asn.flightsafety.org}}</ref> While there were no injuries among passengers and crew, the plane suffered substantial damage and at least 36 flamingos were killed in the strike while the plane was flying over Ghatkopar suburban region of Mumbai. An alternative aircraft was arranged for the return flight, and the plane was later repaired and put back into service.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/india/emirates-flight-damaged-after-being-struck-by-flock-of-flamingos-near-mumbai-over-30-birds-dead-8898120.html|title=Emirates Flight Suffers Damage After Hitting Flock Of Flamingos, Lands Safely At Mumbai Airport|date=21 May 2024|website=News18}}</ref>
* On 15 June 2024, Emirates Flight 262, an [[Airbus A380-800|A380-861]] registered as A6-EUL, aborted the takeoff from runway 09L at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP (GRU) after an engine left side surged while the flight crew applied takeoff thrust.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Incident Airbus A380-861 |url=https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/389723 |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=asn.flightsafety.org}}</ref>
* On September 25, 2024, an [[Boeing 777|Boeing777-300ER]], operating as Emirates Flight 547 from [[Chennai International Airport]] to [[Dubai International Airport]], began to emanate smoke when the refueling process was underway. Fire trucks were quickly rushed to the aircraft to extinguish the smoke. All passengers who were boarding were told to disembark the aircraft. The Dubai-bound flight was eventually delayed to 12:15 AM the next day.<ref>{{Cite web |title= Emirates Boeing 777-300 emanates smoke|url= https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/smoke-from-flight-delays-dubai-bound-aircraft-at-chennai/article68680525.ece |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>


==Controversies==
Emirates also funds many event in Rugby. They co-funded construction of [[The Sevens (stadium)|The Sevens]], a stadium in Dubai purpose-built for the [[2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens]], with the Dubai government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.irb.com/rwcsevens/news/newsid=2025888.html#emirates+unveils+dubai+venue+the+sevens |title=Emirates unveils Dubai venue 'The Sevens' |publisher=International Rugby Board |date=2008-07-02 |accessdate=2008-09-17}}</ref> They also will sponsor the Rugby World Cup 2011, IRB Referees and Match Officials, IRB Sevens World Series, International Sevens Teams, and the [[Western Force]].
Emirates has received criticism for their treatment of staff, which Emirates has disputed and is declining year over year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/emirates-qatar-airways-accused-of-abusing-female-aviation-workers-labour-rights/|title=Emirates & Qatar Airways accused of abusing female aviation workers' labor rights|website=Business & Human Rights Resource Centre|accessdate=11 March 2023|archive-date=5 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405130226/https://www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-news/emirates-qatar-airways-accused-of-abusing-female-aviation-workers-labour-rights/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 23, 2016, an Italian man sued the Emirates for being squashed by an obese man for 9 hours.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.stephensons.co.uk/site/news_and_events/uptodatenews/man-sues-airline-after-being-squashed-by-obese-passenger|title=Man Sues Airline After Being 'Squashed' By Obese Passenger|date=15 July 2024|website=Stephensons Solicitors LLP}}</ref> Emirates was sued in 2019 by an Australian woman who was said to have collapsed during a long-haul flight for not receiving water. The woman, who sued Emirates, lost against the airline.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/oct/15/australian-woman-who-sued-emirates-for-not-serving-her-enough-water-loses-case|title=Australian woman who sued Emirates for not serving her enough water loses case|agency=Australian Associated Press|date=15 October 2019|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref>


In August 2022, Emirates suspended its flights to Nigeria<ref>{{Cite web |last=Princewill |first=Nimi |date=2022-08-18 |title=Emirates airline suspends all flights to Nigeria as it struggles to repatriate funds |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/africa/emirates-suspends-flights-nigeria-intl/index.html |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> after it got into a dispute with the government of Nigeria over the repatriation of an undisclosed amount of money from the country. The dispute has since been resolved and in June 2024, the airline resumed its regular flights to the West African nation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kamel |first=Deena |date=2024-05-16 |title=Emirates to resume Nigeria flights, ending nearly two-year suspension |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2024/05/16/emirates-to-resume-nigeria-flights-ending-nearly-two-year-suspension/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref> Emirates has been sued twice in 2023 for deceptive advertising, once by a New Zealand male passenger and again two months later by a British energy trader.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Man sues Emirates over "disgusting" $3240 business class seat |url=https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-sues-emirates-over-disgusting-3240-business-class-seat/news-story/ac71f7f20e759fd8fd36212dd1adb5bd?amp |access-date=19 May 2023 |archive-date=24 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524155006/https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-sues-emirates-over-disgusting-3240-business-class-seat/news-story/ac71f7f20e759fd8fd36212dd1adb5bd?amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=16 May 2023 |first=Pete |last=Syme |title=Business class passenger suing Emirates over 'disgusting' plane |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/business-class-passenger-suing-emirates-over-disgusting-plane-2023-5 |access-date=19 May 2023 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US |archive-date=19 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519044348/https://www.businessinsider.com/business-class-passenger-suing-emirates-over-disgusting-plane-2023-5 |url-status=live }}</ref> The New Zealand case was awarded in favor of the passenger, and the British case is ongoing.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Dubai's Emirates settles $8,440 lawsuit with New Zealand man over misleading ad |newspaper=Arabian Business |date=17 March 2023 |url=https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubais-emirates-settles-8440-lawsuit-with-new-zealand-man-over-misleading-ad-report |access-date=19 May 2023 |archive-date=19 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519044347/https://www.arabianbusiness.com/industries/transport/dubais-emirates-settles-8440-lawsuit-with-new-zealand-man-over-misleading-ad-report |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0"/>
Emirates are also a major sponsor of [[Emirates Team New Zealand]], a New Zealand based yachting syndicate that has enjoyed sucess in the [[America's Cup]].<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/sailing/emirates_team_new_zealand.aspx</ref>
[[File:Coupe de l'America 2007 - Emirates Team.jpg|thumb|right|[[Emirates Team New Zealand]] at the [[America's Cup]]]]


In August 2023, a Pakistani man sued Emirates for Rs5,000,000 claiming that the airline's service was extremely poor and below International standards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2023/08/03/pakistani-citizen-files-multi-million-rupee-lawsuit-against-emirates-in-karachi/|title=Pakistani Citizen Files Multi-Million Rupee Lawsuit Against Emirates in Karachi|first=Salman|last=Ahmed|date=3 August 2023}}</ref> On June 13, 2024, the [[United States]] government fined Emirates for $1.8&nbsp; million for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code below {{convert|32,000|ft|m}} over prohibited airspace in [[Iraq]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/usdot-fines-emirates-nearly-2-million-operating-flights-carrying-us-carriers-code|title=USDOT Fines Emirates Nearly $2 Million for Operating Flights Carrying A U.S. Carrier's Code in Prohibited Airspace|date=13 June 2024}}</ref> On November 25, 2024, a Ghanian businessman, Djanie Kotey filed a lawsuit against Emirates, but was dismised.<ref>{{cite web|title=Businessman appeals dismissed human rights case against Emirates Airline today|url=https://www.modernghana.com/news/1359737/businessman-appeals-dismissed-human-rights-case.html}}</ref> On December 6, 2024, Emirates was sued by TAF Africas CEO, Jake Epelle for N150 Million over human rights violation.<ref>{{cite web|title=TAF Africa CEO Jake Epelle Sues Emirates Airline for N150 Million Over Alleged Human Rights Violation|url=https://qualitativemagazine.com/taf-africa-ceo-jake-epelle-sues-emirates-airline-for-n150-million-over-alleged-human-rights-violation/}}</ref> A passenger who was racially discriminated by Emirates, has plans to protest in 2025.<ref>{{cite web|title=BREAKING NEWS: EMIRATES AIRLINES PASSENGER HAS PLANS TO PROTEST AFTER MISTREATMENT|url=https://x.com/silver47465/status/1852783942266478616}}</ref>
In Cricket, they sponsor Cricket Australia<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/cricket_australia.aspx</ref>, Lord's Taverners<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/lords_taverners.aspx</ref>, and Pro Arch Tournament<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/pro_arch_tournament.aspx</ref>. Their branding also features on International [[Cricket]] Umpires shirts.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/cricket/icc_umpires.aspx</ref>
They are also the major sponsor of the [[Kings Xi Punjab]] team of [[Indian Premier League]],
The largest domestic Cricket tournament in the world.


== See also ==
In Power boat racing they sponsor the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/powerboat_racing/uim_class_1_world_powerboat_championship.aspx</ref>
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* [[Etihad Airways]]
In horse racing they sponsor the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA)<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/horse_racing/governing_bodies.aspx</ref>. In races, Emirates sponsor the [[Dubai World Cup]], [[Melbourne Cup]], Champion Stakes, Newmarket, [[Yorkshire Cup]], [[York]], and The [[Singapore Derby]]. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/horse_racing/races.aspx</ref>
* [[Dubai International Airport]]
They sponsor the [[Godolphin stables]], and the Australian Jockey Club.<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/horse_racing/stables.aspx</ref><ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/horse_racing/organisations.aspx</ref>
* [[Emirates Flight Training Academy]]
Emirates also sponsor the Dubai International Racing Carnival, Melbourne Cup Carnival, and the Australian Jockey Club’s Autumn and Spring Carnival. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/horse_racing/carnivals.aspx</ref>
* [[List of airlines of the United Arab Emirates]]
* [[List of airports in the United Arab Emirates]]


== Notes ==
In Tennis they sponsor the [[Dubai Tennis Championships]]<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/tennis/tennis.aspx</ref>, and the Roger's Cup.
Emirates also sponsor the Dubai Grand Racing. <ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/auto_racing/dubai_grand_racing.aspx</ref>


* {{note label|note01|A|A}}Emirates moved its operations to its dedicated Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport on 14 October 2008.
In Golf, they sponsor 12 events, including the [[Dubai Desert Classic]], [[Dubai Ladies Masters]], [[Malaysian Open]], [[Hong Kong Open (golf)|Hong Kong Open]], [[BMW International Open]], [[Austrian Open (golf)|Austrian Open]], [[Volvo Masters of Asia]], Hero Honda Open, Australian PGA Championships, [[Africa Open]], [[Volvo China Open]], and the [[HSBC Champions]].<ref>http://www.emirates.com/english/about/sponsorships/golf/official_airline_golf.aspx</ref>
* {{note label|note03|C|B}}The number of destinations does not include cargo-only destinations.
* {{note label|note04|D|C}}The Emirates Group does not publish figures separately for Emirates SkyCargo or Emirates, both companies' financial results are aggregated.
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== References ==
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=== Bibliography ===
As of April 2009, Emirates spends 2.7% of its of its total budget on Marketing and Communications. <ref>http://www.thenational.ae/article/20090408/BUSINESS/868171129/1057</ref>


* {{cite book|title=The Economist, 2005/6|publisher=The Economist Newspaper Ltd|place=London, UK}} ([https://www.economist.com/ ''The Economist'' online])
==Notes==
* {{cite book|title=Financial Times, 29 October 2005|publisher=UK Edition|place=London, UK}} ([http://www.ft.com/ ''Financial Times'' online])
*{{note label|note01|A|A}}Emirates Airline made a phased move of all its operations to its dedicated Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport on 14 October 2008.
* {{cite book|title=Financial Times, 19 July 2006|publisher=UK Edition|place=London, UK}} ([http://www.ft.com/ ''Financial Times'' online])
*{{note label|note02|B|B}}The number of destinations does includes cargo-only destinations.
* {{cite book|title=The Sunday Times, 23 July 2006|place=London, UK}} ([http://www.sunday-times.co.uk/ ''The Sunday Times'' online])
* {{cite book|title=Flight International, 25–31 July 2006|publisher=Reed Business Information Ltd.|place=Sutton, UK}} ([http://www.flightglobal.com/ ''Flight International'' online])


== Further reading ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:EK777.jpg|Emirates [[Airbus]] parked at [[Dubai International Airport]]
File:Doha Airport 2008 (P1).jpg|Emirates [[A330-200]], AT [[Doha International Airport]]
File:Ringway-t2.JPG|Emirates [[Boeing 777]] at [[Manchester Airport]]
File:Emirates 777.JPG|Emirates [[Boeing 777]] at [[Sydney Airport]]
File:Emirates SkyCargo A310F A6-EFC.jpg|[[Airbus A310]], now retired from Emirates fleet
File:Taxiing Airplanes at DXB on 13 November 2007.jpg|Emirates aircraft taxiing on the runway at [[Dubai International Airport]]
File:DXB on 23 September 2007 Pict 8.jpg|Emirates [[Boeing 777]] parked at [[Dubai International Airport]]
File:Emirates Airbus A330 landing in Vienna.JPG|[[Airbus A330-300]] landing in [[Vienna]]
File:DXB on 23 September 2007 Pict 7.jpg|[[A330-200]]
File:A380 Emirates.jpg|Emirates [[A380]]
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* {{Cite journal |journal=Airliner World |title=Emirates – 25 Years of Excellence: Building a global network |pages=28–37 |date=October 2010|publisher=Key Publishing |location=Stamford, UK|issn=1465-6337}} ([http://www.airlinerworld.com/ ''Airliner World'' online])
== References ==
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* {{cite book| title=The Economist, 2005/6 | publisher=The Economist Newspaper Ltd | place=London, UK}} ([http://www.economist.com ''The Economist'' online])
* {{cite book| title=Financial Times, 29 October 2005 | publisher=UK Edition | place=London, UK}} ([http://www.ft.com ''Financial Times'' online])
* {{cite book| title=Financial Times, 19 July 2006 | publisher=UK Edition | place=London, UK}} ([http://www.ft.com ''Financial Times'' online])
* {{cite book| title=The Sunday Times, 23 July 2006 | publisher=Times Newspapers Ltd | place=London, UK}} ([http://www.sunday-times.co.uk ''The Sunday Times'' online])
* {{cite book| title=Flight International, 25-31 July 2006 | publisher=Reed Business Information Ltd. | place=Sutton, UK}} ([http://www.flightglobal.com ''Flight International'' online])


== External links ==
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*[http://www.emirates.com Official site].
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*[http://travel.theemiratesnetwork.com/airlines/emirates_airlines.php Emirates Airline] - Company profile
*[http://www.planespotters.net/Airline/Emirates?show=all Fleet]
*[http://www.flightinternational.com/Articles/2005/11/16/Navigation/355/203634/Flanagan+the+elder+statesman+of+Emirates.html Emirates Chairman Interview]
*[http://www.ekgroup.com The Emirates Group]
*[http://www.sky-cargo.com Emirates Skycargo]


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Emirates
IATA ICAO Call sign
EK UAE EMIRATES
Founded25 March 1985; 39 years ago (1985-03-25)
Commenced operations25 October 1985; 39 years ago (1985-10-25)
HubsDubai International Airport
Frequent-flyer programEmirates Skywards
Subsidiaries
  • Arabian Adventures
  • Congress Solutions International
  • Emirates Holidays
  • Emirates Tours
Fleet size249
Destinations152[1]
Parent companyThe Emirates Group
HeadquartersGarhoud, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Key people
FounderAhmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
RevenueIncrease US$ 33 billion (2023-24)[2]
Net incomeIncrease US$ 4.68 billion (2023-24)[2]
Employees108,996 (30 September 2023)[2]
Websiteemirates.com

Emirates (Arabic: طَيَران الإمارات DMG: Ṭayarān Al-Imārāt) is one of the 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.[3] It is the largest airline in the Middle East,[4] operating more than 3,600 flights per week from its hub at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport. It operates in more than 150 cities in 80 countries across six continents on its fleet of nearly 250 aircraft.[5] Cargo activities are undertaken by Emirates SkyCargo.[6]

Emirates is the world's fourth-largest airline by scheduled revenue passenger-kilometers flown.[7] It is also the second-largest in terms of freight tonne-kilometers flown.

During the mid-1980s, Gulf Air began to cut back its services to Dubai. As a result, Emirates was founded on 15 March 1985, with backing from Dubai's royal family and its first two aircraft provided by Pakistan International Airlines. With $10  million in start-up capital, it was required to operate independently of government subsidies. Pakistan International Airlines also provided free training facilities to Emirates cabin crew at Karachi Airport. The airline was founded by Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the airline's present chairman. In the years following its founding, the airline rapidly expanded both its fleet and its destinations. In October 2008, Emirates moved all of its operations at Dubai International Airport to Terminal 3.[8]

Emirates operates a mixed fleet of Airbus and Boeing wide-body aircraft and is one of the few airlines to operate an all-wide-body aircraft fleet (excluding Emirates Executive).[9] As of August 2024, Emirates is the world's largest Airbus A380 operator with 123 aircraft in service.[10] Since its introduction, the Airbus A380 has become an integral part of the Emirates fleet, especially on long-haul, high-density routes. Emirates is also the world's largest Boeing 777 operator with 133 aircraft in service.[11]

History

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Emirates was founded in March 1985 with backing from Dubai's ruler, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

On 25 October 1985, Emirates operated its first flight from Dubai to Karachi and Mumbai, using the Airbus A300 B4 and the Boeing 737 both wet-leased from Pakistan International Airlines. In 1986, Emirates added Colombo, Dhaka, Amman and Cairo to its route network.

On 3 July 1987, A6-EKA flew from Toulouse to Dubai as Emirates took delivery of its first owned aircraft, an Airbus A310-304. Flights to Frankfurt commenced via Istanbul, London Gatwick and Malé. This was followed by Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

During its early years, Emirates experienced strong growth, averaging 30% annually. The Gulf War helped boost business for the airline as it was the only airline to continue flying in the last ten days of the war. In June 1991 shortly after the end of the hostilities caused by the Gulf War, Emirates finally managed to acquire slots at London Heathrow. In 1996, Emirates took delivery of its baseline Boeing 777-200, followed by the extended-range version in 1997 and in 1999 the Airbus A330-200. In 2000, the airline placed an order for a large number of aircraft, including the Boeing 777-300 and the Airbus A380, and also launched its frequent flyer program, Skywards.[12]

Since then, the airline has continued to expand its fleet and network, with a focus on operating flights to anywhere in the world via Dubai and competing with other major airlines on international routes. Its growth has attracted criticism from other carriers, who claim that the airline has unfair advantages and have called for an end to open-skies policies with the UAE as a result.[13][14] In 2017, Emirates "renewed its aircraft buying spree" and agreed to buy a number of Boeing's 787 Dreamliners for $15.1 billion. The Wall Street Journal described the deal as a "painful loss" for Airbus.[15] In 2023, Emirates ordered $50 billion of Boeing jets with their sister airline, flyDubai at the Dubai Airshow.[16] Emirates ordered 90 aircraft, including both versions of the new long-haul jet.[16]

In April 2024, Emirates announced its plan to relocate its hub to Al Maktoum Airport when the new airport is fully completed.[17]

Corporate management

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Emirates flight attendants

The airline is a subsidiary of The Emirates Group, which is a subsidiary of the Dubai government's investment company, Investment Corporation of Dubai.[18][19][20] The airline has recorded a profit every year, except its second year, and the growth has never fallen below 20% a year. In its first 11 years, it doubled in size every 3.5 years and has every four years since.[21]

In 2015, Emirates paid dividends worth AED2.6 billion (US$708 million), compared to AED1 billion (US$272 million) in 2014.[22] The government has received AED14.6  billion from Emirates since dividends started being paid in 1999 for having provided an initial start-up capital of US$10  million and an additional investment of about US$80  million at the time of the airline's inception.[23] The Dubai government is the sole owner of the company, but it does not put any new money into it, nor does it interfere with running the airline.[21]

Structure and employment

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Emirates has diversified into related industries and sectors, including airport services, engineering, catering, and tour operator operations. Emirates has seven subsidiaries and its parent company has more than 50.[24][25] At the end of the fiscal year on 31 March 2020, the company employed a total of 59,519 staff, of which 21,789 were cabin crew, 4,313 were flight deck crew, 3,316 were in engineering, 12,627 were listed as other, 5,376 employees were at overseas stations, and 12,098 were at subsidiary companies.[2]: 72  The Emirates Group employed a total of 105,730 employees.[2]: 184 

Emirates provides its employees with benefits such as comprehensive health plans and paid maternity and sick leave. Another strategy employed by Emirates is to use profit sharing and merit pay as part of its competency-based approach to performance management.[26] In 2023 and 2024, the group awarded its employees hefty bonuses as their share of the company's profits earned in those years. In 2023 employees got 24 weeks of pay[27] as they bonus and in 2024 they received 20 weeks of pay.[28]

Environmental record

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The airline claims to have lower emissions than other airlines because its fleet has an average fuel burn of fewer than 4 liters for every 100 passenger–kilometers.[29] In 2023, the airline announced it would invest $200 million over three years to find research and development regarding the reduction of fossil fuels in commercial aviation, including investing in the development of fuel and energy alternatives and solutions.[30]

The key trends for Emirates are (as of the financial year ending 31 March):[31]

Branding

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Emirates' logo (in Arabic) painted on one of its Airbus A380-800s' engines
An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER (painted in the Expo 2020 orange livery) at Sydney Airport

In the 1990s, Emirates launched its first set of commercials all with the slogan "So be good to yourself, Fly Emirates". In 1999, it launched a very rare A330-200 commercial with different pictures showing the aircraft painted in the original livery and the livery used from 1999 until 2023, which was launched a few months prior.

Commercials reappeared beginning in 2002 and the airline adopted the slogan "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering" in 2004. In the 2010s, Emirates utilized multiple slogans in its advertising including "Fly Emirates. Keep Discovering", "Fly Emirates To over Six Continents", and "Hello Tomorrow".[38] Emirates currently uses the slogan "Fly Better".

Emirates introduced a new uniform design in August 2008 for its 16,000 staff, designed by Simon Jersey. The offboard uniform includes the Emirates hat, red kick-pleats in the skirts, more fitted blouses, and the return of red leather shoes and handbags. For the onboard uniform, male and female cabin crew wear service waistcoats in place of the previously worn service jackets and tabards. The male flight attendants wear a chocolate brown suit, featuring pinstripes, with a cream shirt and caramel, honey, and red tie. Both male and female pursers wear this chocolate brown color but with no red featured.[39]

Since its formation in 1985, Emirates aircraft have carried a section of the United Arab Emirates flag on the tail fins, a calligraphy version of the logo in Arabic on the engines, and the "Emirates" logo on the fuselage both in Arabic and English. The color scheme used since 1985 was changed in November 1999. This change included the modification of the logotype, the enlargement and movement of the English logo (the Arabic remaining smaller) towards the front of the aircraft, and a different, flowing flag on the tailfin.[40]

In 2022, Emirates launched two commercials featuring a flight attendant standing on the spire of the Burj Khalifa. The first commercial was about the UAE moving to the UK's Amber list in the wake of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. The second commercial was to promote the Expo 2020 event with an Airbus A380, painted in a special livery, circling the woman. The woman in the videos was a qualified stuntwoman dressed as an Emirates flight attendant.[41]

Sponsorship

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Infrastructure

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Emirates Air Line cable cars in London

From 2011 until 2022, Emirates sponsored the Emirates Air Line cable car over the River Thames in East London.[42]

Since 2015, Emirates has sponsored the England-based Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on the south coast.[43] The airline had £3.5  million worth of plans to paint the landmark red, but after discussion with the residents of Portsmouth and Southsea, Emirates agreed the tower was to be colored blue and gold, with red lettering of the Emirates sponsor,[44] for the reason that Portsmouth F.C. (the local football team) is colored blue and rival football team Southampton F.C. is colored red. It is now named "Emirates Spinnaker Tower".

Cricket

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An Emirates A380 in a special livery for the 2019 Cricket World Cup

Emirates sponsors Cricket Australia,[45] Lord's Taverners,[46] and Pro Arch Tournament.[47] Its branding also features on international cricket umpires shirts.[48] Emirates was also an official partner of the International Cricket Council. The deal gives Emirates association with all major ICC tournaments, including the 2011, 2015, and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cups, ICC Champions Trophy, and ICC World Twenty20.[49]

Emirates is the Twenty20 shirt sponsor of Durham County Cricket Club and holds the naming rights to the Riverside Ground, now known as Emirates Riverside, as well as the naming rights to the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground, and is the shirt sponsor of Lancashire County Cricket Club. Emirates was also the major sponsor of the Kings XI Punjab (seasons two-four) and Deccan Chargers (season five) the teams of the Indian Premier League, the largest domestic cricket tournament in the world.

Football

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The Emirates Stadium in London, home ground of Arsenal F.C.

Emirates was a sponsor of FIFA and the FIFA World Cup, but stopped its sponsorship in early 2015 because of allegations of corruption and bribery within FIFA, as well as FIFA's controversial decision to award the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar.[50]

From 2001 to 2005, it has been the primary shirt sponsor of Chelsea. Since the 2006–07 season, it has been the primary shirt sponsor of Arsenal (2006 to 2028),[51] AC Milan since the 2010–11 season, Real Madrid since the 2013–14 season, Benfica since the 2015–16 season,[52] Olympique Lyonnais since the 2020–21 season,[53] and Étoile du Sahel since the 2023–24 season.[54] It is also the primary shirt sponsor of the New York Cosmos. Emirates is also the title sponsor of the FA Cup, Emirates Cup, and Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. It was the primary shirt sponsor of Chelsea from August 2001 until May 2005,[55] Paris Saint-Germain (until May 2019), and Hamburger SV until June 2020.

In August 2009 the Scottish Junior Football Association announced that Emirates would sponsor its Scottish Cup competition.[56] Emirates is the sponsor of Asian Football Confederation travel and play, in AFC Champions League and AFF Suzuki Cup.

Rugby league

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Emirates has sponsored the Super League Rugby League team, the Warrington Wolves between 2013 and 2017. The multi-year sponsorship cost has been touted as around £300,000 annually.[57]

Rugby union

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Since 2015, Emirates has been also the sponsor of the Super Rugby South African team the Lions, as well as having the naming rights of the team and Ellis Park rugby stadium. It is also the main sponsor of USA Rugby.[58] Emirates is the sponsor of the World Rugby panel of international referees.[58]

Basketball

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On 23 September 2019, Emirates partnered with Beirut Basketball Club to sponsor their 2019–2020 season, the deal included branding opportunities during televised matches, social media activation rights, and game ticket allocations.[59] The season was later canceled amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Emirates later signed a multi-year sponsorship with the club in September 2023 becoming its official airline and jersey sponsor for the next three seasons.[60]

On 8 February 2024, Emirates signed a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the official airline of the league, this deal also includes getting the naming rights for the NBA Cup, becoming the Emirates NBA Cup starting in the 2024 season. This deal also will see an Emirates patch come onto NBA referee jerseys[61]

Other sports

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In horse racing, Emirates sponsors the Dubai International Racing Carnival. It sponsored the Australian Turf Club's Autumn and Spring Carnival until 2011, and the Melbourne Cup Carnival from 2003 until 2017.[62][63] Emirates is also a regular sponsor of the equestrian sport showjumping, notably at events in Dubai with the CSI5* Emirates Airline Dubai Grand Prix, and with the Longines Masters series, which currently runs CSI5* competitions in Hong Kong, Paris, and New York (formerly held in Los Angeles). This airline company is one of the main sponsors of the Australian and the French Opens at the start of the 2021 season after returning from the first signed the contract in 2016. Emirates is the major sponsor of the Emirates Team New Zealand, winners of the 35th America's Cup in sailing.

This airline company was also a sponsor of the British Formula One (F1) team McLaren in the 2006 season. It was also the official airline sponsor of Formula One from the 2013 season until the 2022 season. It was outbid by rival Qatar Airways for the 2023 season.[64] Since the 2012 season, Emirates has sponsored the US Open Series, a six-week summer tennis season leading up to the US Open. Its sponsorship was to run until 2019.[65] Emirates also sponsors Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League, and FC Dallas in Major League Soccer. Since the 2016 season, Emirates is the official airline of the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Since 2017, Emirates has been the sponsor of the UAE Team Emirates (former Team Lampre-Mérida), which is a UCI World Tour Cycling Team. Being World Tour, the team obtains automatic entry to the Tour de France, Giro d'Italia, and Vuelta a Espana, as well as all the major one-day races.

Spokesperson

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In 2015, Jennifer Aniston starred in two commercials for the airline.[66][67] Since 2023, Penélope Cruz has been the brand ambassador for Emirates.[68]

Expo 2020

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Emirates became one of the official premier partners of the Expo 2020 event hosted by Dubai. To commemorate the event, Emirates unveiled a special livery in three colors (orange, green, and blue) to represent the three themes of the event, namely, Opportunity, Sustainability, and Mobility, respectively. One of its A380s was painted in a blue, nose-to-tail livery that said, "Join The Making of a New World". The sponsorship lasted from 1 October 2021, till the event's closure on 31 March 2022.

Destinations

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An Emirates Boeing 777-200LR taking off from Los Angeles (LAX), one of the airline's longest nonstop flights
A6-EVS, the final Airbus A380 produced

As of August 2024, Emirates operates over 3,000 flights every week across its network of 137 destinations in 77 countries across six continents from its hub in Dubai.[69] On 21 November 2024, Emirates added the 5th weekly flight to its Dubai-Antananarivo route, commencing 13 December 2024 for 4 weeks to cater for the surge in holidaymakers during the year-end festive season. The move will see an increase in capacity for the number of seats to Seychelles and Madagascar.[70]

On 10 October 2024, it was reported that Emirates have relaunched direct flights to Adelaide, South Australia beginning 28 October 2024. The flight resumption to the City of Churches will be one of four options for travelers to the United Kingdom or Europe after Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways.[71]

Alliance

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Emirates has partnerships with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliancesOneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance but opted to remain independent.[72] The reasoning for this was later revealed by the senior vice president of the airline's commercial operations worldwide that, "Your ability to react in the marketplace is hindered because you need a consensus from your alliance partners".[73]

Codeshare agreements

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Emirates codeshares with the following airlines:[74]

Divisions

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Emirates Executive

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Emirates Executive was launched in 2013 for corporate and private charters. It operates a single Airbus ACJ319 business jet,[91] accommodating 19 people.[92] It features a mix of private suites and seating, a lounge, a dining area, and bathrooms with full-height showers.[93]

Emirates SkyCargo

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An Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F arriving at Heathrow Airport

Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates. It began operations in October 1985, the same year Emirates was formed, and launched its aircraft services in 2001 with a Boeing 747 Freighter. It serves 10 exclusive cargo destinations, besides others in common with the Emirates passenger network.[94] During the 2020 pandemic, SkyCargo also began to operate 777-300ER and A380 passenger aircraft as preighters to expand their total cargo capacity.[95] In 2022, Emirates ordered 5 more Boeing 777 freighters, up from their 11 at the time.[96]

Fleet

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As of July 2023, Emirates operates a fleet of 249 passenger aircraft and 11 cargo aircraft operated by Emirates SkyCargo.[2] Emirates operates the largest fleet of both the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft in the world,[97] with one A319 as an executive jet (this is painted in a plain white livery). Emirates has had no narrow-body aircraft in its mainline fleet since 1995.

In July 2014, Emirates finalized an order for 150 Boeing 777X aircraft (this number was later reduced, see below), consisting of 35 777-8s and 115 777-9s,[98] and was expected to become the launch operator for the 777X in mid-2020.[99] In November 2017, it signed a commitment for 40 787-10s,[100] but by early 2019, it was considering cancelling this order because engine margins were insufficient for the hot Dubai weather, in favour of the Airbus A350.[101]

In February 2019, Emirates signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s, while reducing its total A380 order to eight[102] (with the last one to be delivered in 2022)[103] after which Airbus planned to cease production of the A380. Emirates received the final A380 (registration A6-EVS) built by Airbus on 16 December 2021. It was the 123rd A380 to join the fleet. The delivery officially marked the end of the Airbus A380 production 14 years after the first delivery to Singapore Airlines in 2007.[104]

In November 2019, Emirates announced an order of 50 A350-900s worth US$16 billion that superseded the February memorandum of understanding.[105] Also in November 2019, Emirates placed an order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners for a value of US$8.8 billion, while reducing its order of 777Xs from 150 to 126.[106]

In December 2019, Emirates clarified that 11 of its 777X orders were subject to reconfirmation, but the overall number of orders had not been reduced.[107] Being the largest operator of the A380, Emirates maintains its fleet via the MRO subsidiary of Safran, OEMServices.[108]

On 13 November 2023, at the Dubai Airshow, Emirates finalized an order of 90 777X aircraft, US$52 Billion, including 50 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 35 Boeing 777-8 aircraft. This brings the total Boeing 777X backlog to 205 aircraft. Another 5 Boeing 787 Dreamliners were ordered, growing Emirates' 787 backlog to 35 – while converting 30 787-9s to 20 787-8 and 10 787-10 aircraft.[109]

On 16 November 2023, also at the Dubai Airshow, Emirates ordered an additional 15 Airbus A350-900s worth US$6 billion, bringing the total of A350-900s ordered by Emirates to 65.[110] The first A350-900 was delivered on November 25, 2024.[111]

Livery

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First livery (1985–1999)

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A now-retired Emirates Airbus A300-600R painted in the airline's first livery

The first livery of Emirates, created by Negus & Negus, was similar to the second livery, except that the company name "Emirates" was written in a different font; it was relatively smaller, located on the top of the windows; and it was followed by the company name in Arabic. All aircraft wearing the first-generation livery were either repainted or retired. This livery was retired by 2005 as the last aircraft with the first generation livery (an Airbus A310-300) was repainted to the second generation livery.

Second livery (1999–2023)

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An Emirates Boeing 777-300ER painted in the airline's second livery

The second Emirates livery, which featured a UAE flag on the vertical stabilizer and a white fuselage, with the golden word "Emirates" painted on the upper fuselage, was introduced in November 1999 on the Boeing 777-300 and on all Airbus A330/A340 aircraft that were delivered from November 1999. The livery rolled out shortly after in 2000 on the rest of the Emirates fleet, and Emirates repainted all aircraft to this livery by 2005. The second Emirates livery also kept the Arabic company name, but the font size was smaller than the one from the first Emirates livery. The Emirates logo in Arabic is painted gold on all engines. The livery was updated in 2005 when the red word "Emirates" was introduced and painted on the belly of the fuselage.

Current livery (2023–present)

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An Emirates Airbus A380 painted in the current livery

On 16 March 2023, Emirates revealed its new livery. The livery features a more dynamic, flowing design of the UAE flag on the tailfin with a 3D effect. The wingtips are now painted red, displaying the Emirates logo in white Arabic calligraphy. Passengers with window seats can see the UAE flag colors painted on the inside of the wingtips, facing the fuselage.[112]

Services

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First class private suites on an Emirates A380
Emirates' business class seat on Boeing 777
Emirates' old 10-abreast economy class cabin
The shower spa on an Emirates A380, available to first class passengers
Emirates' old business class cabin
The old on-board bar on one of Emirates' A380s

Cabin

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First class

The two types of first class seating are the fully enclosed suite with a floor-to-ceiling door and a private suite with doors that close but do not extend to the ceiling. Both suites come complete with closing doors to ensure privacy, a minibar, a coat rack, and storage. They also feature the ICE system on a 23-inch-wide (58 cm) LCD screen in the private suites and a 32-inch-wide (81 cm) on the fully enclosed suite. The seat converts into a 2-metre-long (79 in) fully flat bed. Private suites are available on three-class and four-class Airbus A380-800 and three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.[113] The fully enclosed suites are available only on newly delivered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.[114]

On its newly delivered Airbus A380-800, first class features private suites,[115] two shower-equipped lavatories and spa,[116] and access to the first/business class bar area and lounge.[117] Premium class seating is located on the entire upper deck of A380-800 aircraft.

Emirates introduced a new first-class cabin for its Boeing 777-300ER fleet on 12 November 2017[118] and first flight to Brussels and Geneva on 1 December 2017. The new first-class cabin is configured with six suites on a 1-1-1 layout. Both of the middle suites are equipped with three virtual windows, which are high-definition LCD screens that relay real-time images using HD cameras on either side of the aircraft. Amenities include two minibars placed on either side of the entertainment screen, a 13-inch tablet with a front camera to communicate with the cabin crew and to order room service, and a panel to control the lighting and temperature inside the suite. Emirates has also introduced a new seat in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, which features a new zero-gravity position.[119][120] The suites are expected to resemble "a private bedroom on a luxury yacht".[121] Many consider this product the best First Class in the world.[122]

Business class

Business class on Boeing 777-200LRs and Boeing 777-300ERs feature seats with a 1.5-metre-long (60 in) pitch that reclines to 2-metre-long (79 in), angled lie-flat beds.[123] Amenities include massage function, privacy partition, winged headrest with six-way movement, two individual reading lights, and an overhead light per seat; in-seat power supply, USB ports, and an RCA socket for laptop connection; and over 600 channels of entertainment on ICE, shown on a 23 in-wide (58 cm) HD TV screen.[124]

On Airbus A380-800 aircraft,[125] the seats recline to form a fully flat bed and are equipped with personal minibars. The unique staggered layout makes half of the business-class seats on Emirates A380[126] 23 cm (9 in) shorter than the others, at only 1.8 m (70 in) long.[127] Business class passengers also have access to an on-board bar at the rear of the aircraft.[123][128]

Premium economy class

In December 2020, it was announced that Emirates' new Premium economy cabin would be equipped with Recaro PL3530 seats which were designed exclusively for the airline.[129]

The seats offer a pitch of up to 40 in (101  cm), a recline of 8 in (20  cm) and measure 19.5 in (49  cm) wide. All seats are equipped with a 13.3 in (33 cm) entertainment screen using the Emirates ICE system.[130]

Currently, twenty-two Airbus A380 aircraft in the Emirates fleet have the new premium economy class cabin. These seats are also set to be retrofitted on the airline's older Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A380s as part of a retrofit program of US$2 billion that began at the end of 2022; by the end of the program, 67 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s will be fitted with premium economy.[131][132]

Economy class

Emirates economy class offers a 79–81-centimetre-long (31–32 in) seat pitch on Airbus aircraft and 86 cm (34 in) on Boeing aircraft, with standard seat width (except on the Boeing 777 fleet). Emirates has 10 seats per row on its Boeing 777 fleet. The seat features adjustable headrests, a 3000-channel ICE in-flight entertainment system, and in-seat laptop power outlets on newer aircraft and laptop recharging facilities in galleys in older aircraft. Additional recline is available on A380 economy-class seats.[133][134][135]

Catering

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An appetizer served in business class on Emirates
An on-board meal served in economy class

Catering on Emirates flights from Dubai International is provided by Emirates Flight Catering, which operates one of the largest airline catering facilities in the world.[136] Emirates also offers special meal options, in all classes, based on age, dietary restrictions and preference, and religious observance. Special meals must be ordered in advance at least 24 hours before the flight departure time. All meals are prepared according to Halal dietary guidelines.[137] In June 2018, Emirates signed a $40 million joint venture with Oakland, California-based Crop One Holdings, to build and maintain the world's largest hydroponic growing facility. It will provide daily yields of roughly 3 tons of leafy greens per day to all flights, with a near 150,000-square-foot (14,000 m2) indoor, vertical farm.[138]

In-flight entertainment system

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Emirates became one of the first airlines in the world to introduce a personal entertainment system on commercial aircraft in 1992, with Virgin Atlantic introducing a similar system throughout the cabins of its aircraft.[139] All three classes feature a personal in-flight entertainment (IFE) system in the Emirates aircraft. There are two types of entertainment systems in the Emirates: ICE and ICE Digital Widescreen.

In 2012, Emirates introduced larger high-definition IFE screens in all classes. The new IFE is the first to be fully high definition, and in economy, the screens are the largest offered by any airline. The new IFE will only be installed on the Airbus A380 fleet and the newly delivered Boeing 777s.[140]

In-flight entertainment system (ICE)

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An Emirates economy class seat equipped with the ICE (information, communication, entertainment) in-flight entertainment system

ICE (information, communication, entertainment) is the in-flight entertainment system operated by Emirates.

Introduced in 2003, ICE is available on all new aircraft and now features 4,000 channels (on most flights) for all passengers.[141] ICE is found on the airline's Airbus A380-800, Boeing 777-200LR, and Boeing 777-300ER.[142]

In July 2007, Emirates introduced ICE Digital Widescreen, an updated version of ICE. It offered over 1200 channels of selected entertainment to all passengers. ICE Digital Widescreen is available on all Emirates aircraft.[143]

In 2015, Emirates upgraded its ICE system to the new eX3 system, which included new upgrades that improved the passenger experience, such as a handset with more controls, larger screens, new sockets, some 3,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music, and games, on-demand and in multiple languages, new ICE features, such as a Voyager app, Bluetooth audio, and personal video playback. This is fitted on all B777 and A380 aircraft delivered after 2009.[citation needed]

According to Emirates, ICE has received more awards than any other airline in the world for inflight entertainment.[144]

Information

The system is based on the 3000i system from Panasonic Avionics Corporation. ICE provides passengers with a direct data link to BBC News. ICE is the first IFE system to be connected directly to automatic news updates. This is complemented by ICE's Airshow moving-map software from Rockwell Collins. Exterior cameras located on the aircraft can be viewed by any passenger, through the IFE system, during takeoff, cruise, and landing. Emirates was also one of the first airlines to introduce high-speed, in-flight internet service along with Singapore Airlines, by installing the Inmarsat's satellite system and became the second airline in the world to offer live international television broadcasts using the same system.[145]

Communication

ICE has a link to an in-flight email server, which allows passengers to access, send, or receive emails for US$1 per message.[146] ICE also supports a seat-to-seat chat service. In November 2006, the airline signed a deal with mobile communications firm AeroMobile to allow in-flight use of mobile phones to call or text people on the ground. The service was first introduced in March 2008.[147]

Entertainment

The ICE system includes movies, music, and video games. ICE offers over 600 on-demand movie titles, over 2000 video on demand and prerecorded television channels, over 1000 hours of music, and over 100 video game titles. ICE can be accessed in more than 40 languages, including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Korean, Tamil, Thai, Dutch, Swedish, Italian, and Japanese.[148] Since 2003, all entertainment options are available on demand to all classes with options to pause, forward, and rewind them.

Emirates began to offer docking capability for Apple Inc.'s iPod portable music and video player in mid-2007. This allows the device's battery to be charged and integrates with Emirates' in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The IFE system can play music, television shows, or movies stored on the iPod, and function as a control system. This feature was removed from Emirates aircraft starting in the late 2010s due to the iPod being discontinued.[149]

Business model

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Emirates aircraft parked at Dubai International Airport

The established network carriers in Europe and Australia, such as Air France-KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Qantas, see Emirates' strategic decision to reposition itself as a global carrier as a major threat because it enables travelers to bypass traditional airline hubs such as London-Heathrow, Paris-CDG, and Frankfurt on their way between Europe/North America and Asia/Australia by changing flights in Dubai instead. These carriers also find it difficult to deal with the growing competitive threat Emirates poses to their business because of their much higher cost base.[150][151] Some of these carriers, notably Air France and Qantas, have accused Emirates of receiving hidden state subsidies and maintaining too close of a relationship with Dubai's airport authority and its aviation authority, both of which are also wholly state-owned entities that share the same government owner with the airline. Qantas' chairman claimed that Emirates can reduce its borrowing costs below market rates by taking advantage of its government shareholders' sovereign borrower status.[21] Emirates' president disagrees and has also referred to United States airlines bankruptcy protection as being a tangible form of state assistance. The airline makes regular profits.[152] In 2016, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines made similar claims, as well as stating that Emirates violates Open Skies, but these conflicts were resolved in May 2018.[citation needed]

In May 2010, Emirates executives denied claims that the carrier does not pay taxes and receives substantial financial assistance from the Dubai government. They claimed that the airline received $80m in cash in the 25 years since the airline was established and this was substantially lower than what other national carriers had received. Maurice Flanagan also claimed that Emirates incurred social costs of around $600m in 2009 and this included municipal taxes to the city of Dubai. The airline also paid a dividend of AED956m ($260m) in 2010, compared to AED2.9bn ($793m) in 2009, and each year the Government has received at least $100m in dividends.[153] Emirates also faces competition from other Middle Eastern airlines, mainly Qatar Airways and Abu Dhabi–based Etihad Airways.[154]

Sustainability

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In its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, the Emirates started exploring the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its fleet since 2017. The airline has partnered with the world's leading biodiesel producers such as Neste, the Finnish producer of sustainable aviation fuel as well as Shell Aviation. In January 2023 the airline conducted a successful demonstration flight of a Boeing 777-300ER using 100 percent SAF in one of its two engines. In November of the same year, Emirates conducted another demonstration flight of an Airbus A380 using 100 percent SAF in one of the airplane's four engines.[155][156] Following successful tests, Emirates operated its first commercial flight using SAF blend on October 24, 2023, on an Emirates flight number EK 412 from Dubai to Sydney, Australia using an Airbus A380.[157]

Currently, the airline has suppliers set up to supply its flights with SAF in several airports around the world including Paris, Lyon, Oslo, Amsterdam, London, Singapore and its home base in Dubai.[158][159][160][161][162][163][164][165][166]

Accidents and incidents

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Emirates has experienced several aircraft incidents (none with passenger or crew fatalities).

  • On 9 April 2004, Emirates Flight 789, an Airbus A340-300 operating from Johannesburg to Dubai, sustained serious damage during takeoff when it overran runway 03L, striking runway 21R approach lights, causing four tires to burst, which threw debris into various parts of the aircraft, ultimately damaging the flap drive mechanism. This rendered the flaps immovable in the takeoff position. The aircraft returned for an emergency landing during which the normal braking system failed as a result of the damage. The aircraft was brought to a stop only 250 m (820 ft) from the end of the 3,400-metre (11,200 ft) runway using reverse thrust and the alternative braking system.[167][168] In their report, South African investigators found that the captain had used a wrong take-off technique, and criticized Emirates training and rostering practices.[169]
  • On 20 March 2009, Emirates Flight 407, an Airbus A340-500 registered A6-ERG en route from Melbourne to Dubai, failed to take off properly at Melbourne Airport, hitting several structures at the end of the runway before eventually climbing enough to return to the airport for a safe landing. There were no injuries, but the incident was severe enough to be classified as an accident by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.[170]
  • On 3 August 2016, Emirates Flight 521, a Boeing 777-300 registered A6-EMW arriving from Trivandrum International Airport, crash-landed and caught fire at Dubai International Airport at 12:44 pm local time. All 282 passengers and 18 crew on board survived the impact with some having minor injuries. However, an airport firefighter died fighting the blaze. The aircraft was destroyed by the fire.[171] Flight 521 is currently the first and only hull loss in the history of Emirates.
  • On 14 April 2020, an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER registered A6-EBR was struck by a British Airways Airbus A350-1000 (G-XWBA) on the ground while the A350 was pushing back from the gate for departure. No casualties were reported, however, the horizontal stabilizer on both aircraft were damaged as a result of the collision.
  • On 20 December 2021, Emirates Flight 231, a Boeing 777-300ER registered as A6-EQI departed Dubai International Airport towards Washington Dulles. The aircraft nearly overran the runway during takeoff, flying at only 75 ft (23 m) over houses located near the airport.[citation needed][172][173] The aircraft was not damaged and there were no injuries.[174] The incident remains under investigation.[175][176]
  • On 1 July 2022, Emirates Flight 430, an Airbus A380-800 registered as A6-EVK departed Dubai International Airport towards Brisbane, Qld, Australia. During the cruise, one of the aircraft's 22 tires experienced a rupture, which caused damage to a portion of the aerodynamic fairing. The plane landed safely in Brisbane and there were no injuries.
  • On 25 February 2024, a drunk passenger boarded an Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad and created a ruckus mid-flight. Airport Security Forces detained the passenger at Islamabad when landing. The drunk passenger had tried to headbutt a male flight attendant. Some cabin crew members pushed him to the ground and handcuffed the passenger.
  • On 24 March 2024, an Airbus A380 suffered serious damage after it was hit by an emergency vehicle on the tarmac of Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.[177]
  • On 28 March 2024, an Emirates Boeing 777 narrowly avoided a collision with an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max over Somaliland.[178]
  • On 20 May 2024, Emirates Flight 508, a Boeing 777-300ER, suffered a bird strike before landing at Mumbai.[179] While there were no injuries among passengers and crew, the plane suffered substantial damage and at least 36 flamingos were killed in the strike while the plane was flying over Ghatkopar suburban region of Mumbai. An alternative aircraft was arranged for the return flight, and the plane was later repaired and put back into service.[180]
  • On 15 June 2024, Emirates Flight 262, an A380-861 registered as A6-EUL, aborted the takeoff from runway 09L at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, SP (GRU) after an engine left side surged while the flight crew applied takeoff thrust.[181]
  • On September 25, 2024, an Boeing777-300ER, operating as Emirates Flight 547 from Chennai International Airport to Dubai International Airport, began to emanate smoke when the refueling process was underway. Fire trucks were quickly rushed to the aircraft to extinguish the smoke. All passengers who were boarding were told to disembark the aircraft. The Dubai-bound flight was eventually delayed to 12:15 AM the next day.[182]

Controversies

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Emirates has received criticism for their treatment of staff, which Emirates has disputed and is declining year over year.[183] On September 23, 2016, an Italian man sued the Emirates for being squashed by an obese man for 9 hours.[184] Emirates was sued in 2019 by an Australian woman who was said to have collapsed during a long-haul flight for not receiving water. The woman, who sued Emirates, lost against the airline.[185]

In August 2022, Emirates suspended its flights to Nigeria[186] after it got into a dispute with the government of Nigeria over the repatriation of an undisclosed amount of money from the country. The dispute has since been resolved and in June 2024, the airline resumed its regular flights to the West African nation.[187] Emirates has been sued twice in 2023 for deceptive advertising, once by a New Zealand male passenger and again two months later by a British energy trader.[188][189] The New Zealand case was awarded in favor of the passenger, and the British case is ongoing.[190][189][188]

In August 2023, a Pakistani man sued Emirates for Rs5,000,000 claiming that the airline's service was extremely poor and below International standards.[191] On June 13, 2024, the United States government fined Emirates for $1.8  million for operating flights carrying JetBlue Airways’ designator code below 32,000 feet (9,800 m) over prohibited airspace in Iraq.[192] On November 25, 2024, a Ghanian businessman, Djanie Kotey filed a lawsuit against Emirates, but was dismised.[193] On December 6, 2024, Emirates was sued by TAF Africas CEO, Jake Epelle for N150 Million over human rights violation.[194] A passenger who was racially discriminated by Emirates, has plans to protest in 2025.[195]

See also

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Notes

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  • A Emirates moved its operations to its dedicated Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport on 14 October 2008.
  • B The number of destinations does not include cargo-only destinations.
  • C The Emirates Group does not publish figures separately for Emirates SkyCargo or Emirates, both companies' financial results are aggregated.
  1. ^ "Profit attributable to the Owner"
  2. ^ "seat factor"

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Further reading

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  • "Emirates – 25 Years of Excellence: Building a global network". Airliner World. Stamford, UK: Key Publishing: 28–37. October 2010. ISSN 1465-6337. (Airliner World online)
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