Bustanica has opened the doors to the world’s largest hydroponic farm, backed by an investment of US$40m. The facility is the first vertical farm for Emirates Crop One, the joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world’s largest catering operations serving more than 100 airlines, and Crop One, an industry leader in…
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Emirates First Class Customers to enjoy even more comfort with launch of complimentary Home Check-in service
Emirates adds another First Class experience with a new Home Check-in Service that offers customers the option to check in from home in a comfortable and convenient manner. This service is provided free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah, where the Check-in Agents will visit their homes or hotels…
Emirates wins Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage at 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards®
Travellers around the world have recognised Emirates for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East, with the airline bagging these awards at the prestigious 2022 APEX Regional Passenger Choice Awards® ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland. For the awards this year, verified passengers flying on over one million flights on nearly 600…
Emirates offers complimentary hotel stay and extra baggage allowance to its passengers
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has rolled out a free hotel stay and baggage allowance offer for Kenyans travelling to Dubai and beyond between the months of June to September 2022. Passengers travelling to Dubai or beyond with Emirates will enjoy a one (1) night complimentary stay when flying in Economy Class and two…
Emirates Group announces 2021-22 results
The Emirates Group today released its 2021-22 Annual Report which shows strong recovery across its businesses. dnata returns to profitability, and significant revenue improvements were reported across both Emirates and dnata as the Group rebuilt its air transport and travel-related operations which were previously cut-back or curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the financial year ended 31…
Emirates Flight Training Academy graduates its first international cadet
The story of Bayan Al Turabi, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s first international cadet pilot to graduate, is one that celebrates women in aviation, and highlights the importance of female role models. Bayan’s inspirational journey as a cadet at the Emirates Flight Training Academy is a story of determination and success, and a testament of a…
Emirates opens new lounge for young flyers
Young travellers flying Emirates as unaccompanied minors can now relax and wait for their flight in a newly upgraded lounge dedicated for them at Dubai International Airport, located next to Emirates’ First Class Lounge in Concourse B. Emirates’ lounge for unaccompanied minors is open 24/7, and the newly upgraded facility offers fun video games, drinks…
Who will be the next Emirates Skywards millionaire?
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky members a chance to become Skywards millionaires this Dubai Shopping Festival. For a chance to take home one million Skywards Miles every week – shop at more than 1,300 retail stores, dine at more than 200 restaurants, enjoy unique attractions at The…
Emirates Flight Training Academy invites applicants to pursue unique opportunities in aviation
The Emirates Flight Training Academy is inviting aspiring international candidates seeking a career in aviation to join its cadet training programme. Admissions are now open at the world’s most advanced flight training academy, and interested international candidates are encouraged to apply online: https://applications.emiratesflighttrainingacademy.com/ As an exclusive initiative by Emirates for the Emirates Flight Training Academy, graduates will now have…
14 quarantine-free destinations for Kenyans to kick off their holidays, with Emirates
As vaccination drives continue globally, more cities are ending nationwide curfew, easing their entry requirements and opening their borders to visitors ahead of the end of year holidays. Kenyan travellers can now choose from 14 hassle-free destinations to visit this holiday season. Christophe Leloup, Emirates Country Manager in Kenya said, “We have been gradually and…
Emirates to recruit 6,000 operational staff over next six months to support accelerated recovery
Emirates plans to boost its operational workforce by planning to recruit more than 6,000 staff over the next six months. As restrictions ease worldwide with the wider administration of the vaccine, additional pilots, cabin crew, engineering specialists and ground staff will be needed to support the airline’s ramp up of operations across its global network…
Live in the moment with Skywards Exclusives
Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out exciting offerings with Skywards Exclusives – a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers experiences from Emirates’ expansive sponsorships portfolio. The loyalty programme continues to offer members more ways to redeem Skywards Miles on-ground at world-renowned sporting events across cricket, motorsport racing and…
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