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Emirates Expands Flexible Travel Options
Emirates has introduced new measures to provide passengers with greater flexibility when changing or cancelling their travel plans. From August 10, 2026, passengers travelling to Dubai can make unlimited date changes without paying a change fee across most Economy and Business Class fares. Refund fees for Dubai flights have also been reduced to $25 or $50 depending on the fare…
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Emirates Creates Special Arsenal Crest from Aircraft Parts
Emirates has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Arsenal with a specially designed crest made from repurposed aircraft components. The 2.4-metre-high Arsenal crest was created by Emirates Engineering in Dubai using parts taken from Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft in the Emirates fleet. Named “The Aircrafted Arsenal Crest,” the piece was completed in 34 days and transported…
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Arsenal and Emirates Extend Partnership Until 2033
Arsenal and Emirates have renewed their long-standing partnership until 2033, extending one of the most recognisable sponsorship agreements in world sport. Under the new deal, Emirates will continue as Arsenal’s front-of-shirt sponsor, training kit partner and stadium naming rights partner. The agreement also extends what is already the longest-running front-of-shirt partnership in Premier League history. The two organisations first joined…
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Emirates Skywards Launches Rail Rewards in Europe
Emirates Skywards has expanded its loyalty programme beyond air travel with the launch of its new Skywards Rail platform. Members can now use Skywards Miles to travel to more than 12,000 rail destinations served by over 40 railway operators across 12 European countries. Through the platform, users can compare different train services and select their preferred travel class and ticket…
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Emirates to Operate 12 Daily Flights to London in August
Emirates will operate 12 daily flights to London throughout the month of August. Eight of those flights will be operated with Airbus A380 aircraft, including six daily services to London Heathrow. The airline will also operate four daily flights to London Gatwick and two daily flights to London Stansted, maintaining its strong presence in the London market with extensive widebody…
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Emirates to Reject First 10 Boeing 777X Aircraft Deliveries
Emirates will not accept the first 10 Boeing 777X aircraft produced, citing concerns that the early jets no longer meet the airline’s standards after years of design changes throughout the program. Speaking at the Farnborough International Airshow, Emirates President Sir Tim Clark said rebuilding the earliest aircraft to the latest production standard would not be economically viable, adding that they…
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Emirates Rejects Boeing’s First 777X Aircraft
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has confirmed that the airline will not accept the first 10 production Boeing 777X aircraft, citing concerns that the early-built jets no longer meet the carrier’s standards following years of programme delays. Clark said the aircraft, which were manufactured years ago and now require extensive modifications due to changes made during the certification process, are…
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Emirates Introduces New Head Support System for Economy Class Seats
Emirates has begun introducing the new multi-adjustable U-Dream head support system across its Economy Class fleet. Developed by Safran Seats, the system allows passengers to adjust both the height and angle of the headrest. Its foldable side wings are designed to provide additional head and neck support, helping passengers rest more comfortably, particularly on long-haul flights. The U-Dream head support…
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Emirates Unveils New First and Business Class Amenity Kits
Emirates has unveiled its latest First and Business Class amenity kits, developed in collaboration with Italian luxury brand Bulgari, marking more than 16 years of partnership. Created for the Spring/Summer season, the 18th collection features refreshed designs for different cabin classes, new color palettes, and an increased use of sustainable materials. The First Class collection includes separate designs for male…
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Emirates Recycled 88 Tonnes of Onboard Plastic Waste
has announced that it recycled more than 88 tonnes of plastic used in onboard catering services over the past year, transforming end-of-life plastic products into new onboard service items as part of its sustainability initiatives. Marking World Environment Day, the airline shared the results of its closed-loop recycling programme, which was launched in June 2023. Through the initiative, more than…
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