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Dubai, UAE: 8 October 2019: Ahead of its inaugural flight to Mexico City via Barcelona on 9 December, Emirates is offering travellers in the UAE a chance to book early and discover one of most fascinating and vibrant cities in the Americas.* Families and solo travellers can also take advantage and venture to a new destination this winter.



Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED 4,895 and Business Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from AED 19,995. The offer is valid for bookings made starting today until 8 December for travel between 9 December until 31st August 2020.*



Mexico City is the airline's fifth destination in Central and South America and a popular route for leisure and business travellers alike. The vibrant city is known for its culture, history and exquisite culinary scene. Its famous historic centre - Zocalo – is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see landmark. Mexico City is also an important trade and industrial city – focusing on automotive, medical supplies and pharmaceutical industries.



The new daily service will be operated by a two-class Emirates Boeing 777-200LR. Emirates flight EK 255 will depart Dubai at 03:30 local time, arriving in Barcelona at 08:00 before departing again at 09:55 and arriving into Mexico City at 16:15 on the same day. The return flight EK256 will depart Mexico City at 19:40 local time, arriving in Barcelona the next day at 13:25. EK256 will depart once again from Barcelona at 15:10 bound for Dubai where it will arrive at 00:45 the following day.



Travellers can also book with Emirates Holidays and enjoy a fantastic holiday experience including a 5 night hotel stay with breakfast starting at AED 6,899 per person, including airfare.*



Customers who book their Emirates flight to Mexico City can earn double Skyward Miles or use Cash+Miles to fly for less and save from AED 75 on their trip. The Skywards offer is valid on tickets booked from 1st August until 8th December 2019 for travel between 9 December 2019 and 31 March 2020.*



Emirates passengers across all cabins will enjoy over 4,500 channels of movies, TV shows and programmes on ice – the airline's award winning in-flight entertainment system, regionally inspired meals, and up to 20 MB of complimentary Wi-Fi to stay connected with friends and family during the flight. Customers on-board will also enjoy complimentary beverages and the warm hospitality of Emirates' multinational cabin crew, who come from more than 135 nationalities and speak more than 60 languages.



For more information, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, visit www.emirates.ae, travel agent or through the local Emirates Sales Office. Terms & conditions apply.



*Subject to government approval

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Dubai, UAE, 10 October 2019 – For over two weeks, hundreds of Emirates customers were wowed with fabulous surprises and novel prizes at Emirates Terminal 3. Sharing the joy and creating a buzz among travellers was part of Emirates Skywards' celebrations on achieving a key milestone: 25 million members.



From 22 September to 7 October, Emirates Skywards gave away around 400 prizes, including 455,000 Miles, 16 gold and silver tier memberships, 16 Emirates Lounge access passes for two, 56 chauffeur drives, 53 partner offers, 160 branded notebooks, and several premier events passes for two and Home-Check in vouchers. Fifty-seven travellers won Skywards Miles, in chunks of 25,000, 5,000 or 2,500, which were credited straight into their account.



In week one, every day 25 lucky passengers arriving in Dubai from across the Emirates network found big red stickers on their baggage. That meant they could pick one sealed prize from a massive stand chockful of rewards. The golden ticket winner, who could choose any prize, grabbed 25,000 Skywards Miles.



In week two, the action moved from the baggage hall to the Business Class check-in area, where 1,000 passengers collected personalised 25-million themed luggage tags printed for them on the spot. At the Skywards Desk, every freshly enrolled member, and there were nearly 200, won a range of prizes in an instant lucky dip.



Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Emirates Skywards, said: "It was a thrilling two weeks at Emirates Terminal 3, and it was heart-warming to the see the awed reactions of many winners as the value of the prizes they held in their hands dawned on them. We wanted to celebrate the key milestone with our customers, as the collaboration with our members' community is at the heart of our programme's success. We will be rolling out two exciting new initiatives soon, which are sure to be significant milestones for us and our members."



The celebrations were enjoyed by 22,200 more members through offers and member discounts – 8,500 members took advantage of a special Cash+Miles rate on Emirates and flydubai flights, 6,300 went for upgrades, 2,400 booked reward tickets, while 5,000 members bought and gifted Miles.



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Dubai, UAE, 15 October, 2019: Following the recent debut of its flagship A380 aircraft to Cairo, Emirates will introduce a regular scheduled commercial A380 service to the Egyptian capital starting from 27 October 2019, four times a week. The only airline to operate a scheduled A380 service to Cairo, Emirates will replace the 777-300ER aircraft currently operating EK923 and EK924 on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with its flagship aircraft.



Earlier this year, Emirates announced it will also increase the frequency of flights between Dubai and Cairo, adding four additional flights a week to its existing thrice-daily service, starting 28 October, 2019. The four new flights EK921 and EK922, operating on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Cairo, to 25. Along with the new A380 service, Emirates will now offer 9,200 seats per week in each direction, offering Egyptian travellers even greater connectivity to the world, and boosting trade and tourism into Egypt.



The Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Cairo route will offer a total of 489 seats in a three-class configuration, with 399 spacious seats in Economy Class, 76 fully flat-bed seats in Business Class and 14 First Class Private Suites. Emirates award-winning entertainment system, ice, offers up to 4,500 channels of audio and visual entertainment, including live TV, movies, TV shows and music. First Class passengers can relax and revitalise in one of the two A380 Shower Spas, and First Class and Business Class passengers are welcome in the Onboard Lounge to enjoy an extensive range of beverages and delicacies.



Premium customers, and Platinum and Gold Skywards members can additionally enjoy the dedicated Emirates Lounge in Cairo airport which opened in 2018. Popular destinations on the Emirates network for Egyptian travellers include cities in Asia, the Americas and Australia such as Beijing, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Sydney, Shanghai, New Delhi, Mumbai, New York and Washington DC.



Emirates started operations to Cairo in April 1986 with three flights a week and since then, has carried more than 7.3 million passengers to and from Cairo. Operations have steadily grown with increases in both frequency and capacity between Cairo and Dubai to match customer demand. Today, Emirates operates 21 weekly flights between Cairo and Dubai, soon to grow to 25 weekly flights. Globally, the airline employs more than 2,000 Egyptian nationals in a variety of roles across the Emirates Group, including over 1,000 cabin crew

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Muscat, Oman – 15 October 2019: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates in Oman to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day in Muscat.



The Open Day will be held at 9am sharp on Saturday, 19th of October at Park Inn by Radisson Muscat; Sultan Qaboos St, Muscat.



The airline is looking for both men and women with an open-minded, helpful, friendly and service-oriented attitude to deliver its award-winning onboard experience to customers. Applicants hoping to give their careers a flying start can walk in with an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV) in English, and a recent photograph.



Although not mandatory, candidates are encouraged to complete an online application on the Emirates Group careers website prior to attending the Open Day.



There are several criteria that need to be filled in order to be considered: these include that applicants are at least 21 years of age at the time of joining, have an arm reach of 212cm when standing on tiptoes and are able to adapt to new people, new places and new situations. Further information about the venues and the requirements for the selection process including the assessment day dress code and tutorials can be found at http://www.emiratesgroupcareers.com/cabin-crew/.



Candidates will need to come prepared to spend the full day at the venue. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of timings for further assessments and interviews.



Emirates currently flies to 158 destinations across six continents, operating a modern fleet of 268 all wide-body aircraft. The airline is the largest global operator of the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A380 aircraft. Emirates offers candidates an outstanding career opportunity, in-depth training as well as an unmatched cultural exposure working within a truly international team of cabin crew from over 135 nationalities.



Cabin Crew are offered an entire employment package, which includes a variety of benefits such as a tax-free income, free high standard shared accommodation in Dubai, free transport to/from work, medical and dental cover as well as exclusive discounts on shopping and leisure activities in Dubai. For many of Emirates’ cabin crew team, the company’s attractive concessional travel benefits for themselves as well as their families and friends, is a big advantage – particularly as Emirates’ growing global network offers many travel opportunities across the airline’s six continents-spanning network.

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 17 October 2019: Emirates has made several key management movements across its commercial operations team in the Middle East, Far East, Europe and Emirates Skywards. These appointments will reinforce the airline's presence across these strategic markets, and is in line with its commercial strategy to maintain its industry-leading position and deliver a strong business performance.



In addition, the management rotation capitalises on the skills, business acumen and varied experience of the airline's Emirati talent in the field as they progress their careers into key leadership positions and new markets.



Adnan Kazim, Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates Airline said: "We've always been committed to nurturing the career progression of UAE Nationals to become leaders of tomorrow. With rapid changes happening across the industry, it is even more imperative that we stay agile, and have the right commercial talent to lead our teams in delivering on our strategy. I am confident that each newly appointed member of our commercial team will bring their expertise, leadership, and dedication to deliver strong commercial results and boost customer loyalty as we chart the next phase of Emirates' growth."



The new appointments, effective 1 November 2019, will see 12 UAE National commercial managers take on new leadership roles at Emirates across the Middle East, Far East, Europe and Emirates Skywards. They are as follows:

• Khalid Al Haddad, currently Vice President Saudi Arabia will take on the role of Vice President Skywards Members & Operations.
• Mohammed Alnahari Alhashmi, currently holding the role of Corporate Sales Manager UAE, will be appointed as Vice President, Saudi Arabia.
• Abdalla Al Zamani, currently Manager Malaysia, will take on the role of Country Manager Indonesia.
• Rashid Al Ardha, currently Country Manager Indonesia will be rotated as Manager Singapore.
• Mohammad Al Attar, Manager Cyprus, will take up the new role of Manager Malaysia.
• Mohammed Al Wahedi, Commercial Manager Myanmar will embark on the role as Manager Vietnam.
• Haitham Al Battawy, Manager Vietnam will be rotated as Manager Thailand, Myanmar & Cambodia.
• Talal Al Gergawi, Commercial Support Manager Cambodia to take up the role of Manager Cambodia.
• Mohammed Al Qassim, Commercial Support Manager Bangkok will take on the role of Manager Cyprus.
• Khalid Hassan, Business Analysis Manager Far East, will take up the role of Manager Sharjah and the Northern Emirates.
• Omar Al Banna, Manager Sharjah and Northern Emirates will be rotated as Commercial Corporate Sales Manager in Dubai.
• Asma Al Rahma, Business Analysis Manager will take on the role of Emirates Skywards Programme Manager.

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DUBAI, UAE, 30 October 2019 – As the largest international airline with the biggest fleet of A380s and Boeing 777s, Emirates naturally has a lot of emergency equipment in the skies. To solve the challenge of tracking these essential items on a massive scale and scope, Emirates turned to RFID* technology.



While other airlines have also been using similar technology, Emirates completes the largest number of RFID scans for inflight emergency equipment on a daily basis – that's for over 250 aircraft and 133,000 life vests. Importantly, it has helped the engineering team maintain emergency equipment across the board with 100% data integrity and compliance, and provide accurate inventory forecasts with much greater efficiencies.



Ahmed Safa, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President Engineering said: "We are always on the look-out for technology and its applications that boost compliance, efficiencies, employee wellness and, ultimately, the bottom line. Rolling out RFIDs for emergency equipment tracking has made our teams extremely proud on three counts: it ties in with our stringent safety standards; it minimises the challenges presented by our massive operations and fleet; and it showcases our people's passion and skillsets. Multiple teams have worked on making this project a stellar success."



Sizeable scale



An aircraft typically has around 30 different emergency items, including life vests, baby survival cots, defibrillators, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, medical kits, oxygen bottles and generators and protective breathing equipment. When totalled, Emirates has around 180,000 emergency equipment in its fleet at any one time.



An Airbus A380 has 820 pieces of emergency equipment that used to take 350 minutes to manually inspect, and Emirates has 112 such aircraft in the fleet. Similarly, the airline has 144 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft, each with 540 pieces of emergency equipment that used to take 270 minutes to manually inspect.



Now thanks to the RFID application, Emirates Engineering can scan an A380 in just 11 minutes, a significant saving of 97% time-wise, and a Boeing 777 in just six minutes, or 98% less time.



Smarter scope



RFID has significantly changed the employee role and interface, improved overall resource efficiencies, and has led to savings of millions annually. The airline has more than 1,800 mechanics trained to complete an aircraft scan.



Pre-RFID, to confirm the serviceability of the life vest, mechanics were required to individually access stowage under each of the passenger seats, which could range from 489 to 615 on an A380 and from 354 to 428 in a Boeing 777, and physically read the identification label. Now with all life vests and emergency equipment RFID tagged, a mechanic simply walks through the cabin with a handset that receives all the data, which is uploaded to the Cloud and is then available to the team on any device for future scans.



The system generates a full and updated list of serviceable life vests and their exact location. It highlights seats without life vests, or those that are reaching expiry dates, enabling quick replacements.



*RFID (radio frequency identification): digital data encoded in RFID tags are captured by a reader handset via radio waves.

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Dubai, UAE: 6 November 2019 – Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to explore the charming cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan this winter. Embark on a new adventure and discover the country's rich culture, exquisite culinary scene and breath-taking nature. UAE nationals can also enjoy visa-free entry into Japan for leisure and business purposes.



Economy Class and Business Class passengers travelling to Tokyo or Osaka can enjoy the below listed fares. The offer is valid for bookings made from 4th November until 17 November for travel until 31st August 2020.*



Destination



Economy Class



Business Class



Tokyo - Narita



Starting from AED 4,285



Starting from AED 14,445



Tokyo - Haneda



Starting from AED 4,285



Starting from AED 14,445



Osaka



Starting from AED 4,745



Starting from AED 14,965



Visitors to Tokyo will be awed by the city's many attractive offerings including the historical museums, stunning gardens, and world-class shopping. Stroll through the Tsukiji outer market to experience the freshest seafood; visit the Akihabara district to pick up the most advanced electric goods; or walk through the lush garden of Rikugien.



Travellers will also enjoy exploring Osaka - a commercial centre and port city, known for its modern architecture and delicious street food. Visit the city's main historical landmark – the Osaka Castle – and enjoy walking around its park decked with striking cherry blossom trees. Pass by the Dotonbori district– a popular, lively district known for its eclectic restaurants and vast entertainment shows. Travellers can also take advantage and plan a trip to more than a dozen UNESCO World Heritage sites located across the country.



Japan is renowned as a fashion hub and home to some of the world's most eccentric and trendy fashion brands. From high-end designers, vintage wares, and traditional garments – there's something to suit every taste. Visit Ginza in Tokyo – an affluent, shopping district and home to the wealthiest department stores carrying local and international designers or enjoy a shopping in Osaka's districts Umeda and Namba – decked with independent boutiques and avant-garde brands.



Emirates operates a daily flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) utilising a Boeing 777-300ER and a daily flight to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) utilising an Emirates A380. The airline also offers a daily flight service to Osaka International Airport (KIX) operated by the Emirates A380.



Fly better on Emirates and experience world-class products and services to Dubai and beyond. Passengers across all cabins will enjoy complimentary beverages and regionally inspired meals – including traditional Kaiseki cuisine and bento boxes - offering passengers on-board a taste of Japan before arrival. The airline's award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, offers over 4,500 channels of movies, TV shows and programmes. Customers can also stay connected to friends and family during the flight with up to 20 MB of complimentary Wi-Fi.



For more information, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, visit www.emirates.ae, travel agent or through the local Emirates Sales Office.



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DUBAI, U.A.E., 7 November 2019: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2019-20 financial year.



Group revenue was AED 53.3 billion (US$ 14.5 billion) for the first six months of 2019-20, down 2% from AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) during the same period last year. This slight revenue decline was mainly due to planned capacity reductions during the 45-day Southern Runway closure at Dubai International airport (DXB), and unfavourable currency movements in Europe, Australia, South Africa, India, and Pakistan.



Profitability was up 8% compared to the same period last year, with the Group reporting a 2019-20 half-year net profit of AED 1.2 billion (US$ 320 million). The profit improvement was primarily due to the decline in fuel prices of 9% compared to the same period last year, however the gain from lower fuel costs were partially offset by negative currency movements.



The Group's cash position on 30th September 2019 stood at AED 23.0 billion (US$ 6.3 billion), compared to AED 22.2 billion (US$ 6.0 billion) as at 31st March 2019.



His Highness (HH) Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group said: "The Emirates Group delivered a steady and positive performance in the first half of 2019-20, by adapting our strategies to navigate the tough trading conditions and social-political uncertainty in many markets around the world. Both Emirates and dnata worked hard to minimise the impact of the planned runway renovations at DXB on our business and on our customers. We also kept a tight rein on controllable costs and continued to drive efficiency improvement, while ensuring that our resources were deployed nimbly to capitalise on areas of opportunity.



"The lower fuel cost was a welcome respite as we saw our fuel bill drop by AED 2.0 billion compared to the same period last year. However, unfavourable currency movements wiped off approximately AED 1.2 billion from our profits.



"The global outlook is difficult to predict, but we expect the airline and travel industry to continue facing headwinds over the next six months with stiff competition adding downward pressure on margins. As a Group we remain focussed on developing our business, and we will continue to invest in new capabilities that empower our people, and enable us to offer even better products, services, and experiences for our customers."



The Emirates Group's employee base remained unchanged compared to 31 March 2019, at an overall average staff count of 105,315. This is in line with the company's planned capacity and business activities, and also reflects the various internal programmes to improve efficiency through the implementation of new technology and workflows.



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During the first six months of 2019-20, Emirates received 3 Airbus A380s, with 3 more new aircraft scheduled to be delivered before the end of the 2019-20 financial year. It also retired 6 older aircraft from its fleet with a further 2 to be returned by 31 March 2020. The airline's long-standing strategy to invest in the most advanced wide-body aircraft enables it to improve overall efficiency, minimise its emissions footprint, and provide high quality customer experiences.



Emirates continues to offer ever better connections for its customers across the globe with just one stop in Dubai. In the first six months of its financial year, Emirates added two new passenger routes: Dubai-Bangkok-Phnom Penh, and Dubai-Porto (Portugal). As of 30 September, Emirates' global network spanned 158 destinations in 84 countries. Its fleet stood at 267 aircraft including freighters.



Emirates also further developed its partnership with flydubai. Both airlines continued to leverage their complementary networks to optimise flight schedules and offer new city-pair connections through Dubai, as well as open new routes including Naples (Italy) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) in the first half of 2019-20. Customers also enjoy even more benefits with a single loyalty programme under Emirates Skywards, and passengers connecting between Emirates and flydubai can experience seamless transits with 22 flydubai flights now operating from Emirates Terminal 3 at DXB.



Overall capacity during the first six months of the year declined by 7% to 29.7 billion Available Tonne Kilometres (ATKM) mainly due to the DXB runway closure and reduction in fleet during this 45-day period. Capacity measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASKM), shrunk by 5%, whilst passenger traffic carried measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKM) was down by 2% with average Passenger Seat Factor rising to 81.1%, compared with last year's 78.8%.



Emirates carried 29.6 million passengers between 1 April and 30 September 2019, down 2% from the same period last year, however, passenger yield increased by 1% period-on-period. The volume of cargo uplifted at 1.2 million tonnes has decreased by 8% while yield declined by 3%. This reflects the tough business environment for air freight in the context of global trade tensions and unrest in some key cargo markets.



In the first half of the 2019-20 financial year, Emirates net profit was AED 862 million (US$ 235 million), up 282%, compared to last year. Emirates revenue, including other operating income, of AED 47.3 billion (US$ 12.9 billion) was down 3% compared with the AED 48.9 billion (US$ 13.3 billion) recorded during the same period last year. This result was driven by increased agility in capacity deployment, with healthy customer demand for Emirates' products driving improved seat load factors and better margins.



Emirates operating costs shrunk by 8% against the overall capacity decrease of 7%. On average, fuel costs were 13% lower compared to the same period last year, this was largely due to a decrease in oil prices (down 9% compared to same period last year), as well as a lower fuel uplift due to reduced capacity during 45-day runway closure at DXB. Fuel remained the largest component of the airline's cost, accounting for 32% of operating costs compared with 33% in the first six months of last year.



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dnata continued to strengthen its global capabilities in ground handling, catering and travel services, with operations spanning over 35 countries. In the first half of 2019-20, dnata's international operations accounted for over 72% of its revenue, compared to 68% during the same period last year.



dnata's revenue, including other operating income, was AED 7.4 billion (US$ 2.0 billion), a 5% increase compared to AED 7.0 billion (US$ 1.9 billion) last year. This performance was underpinned by robust business growth and further global expansion, particularly in its catering business.



Overall profit for dnata was down by 64% to AED 311 million (US$ 85 million), compared to last year's result which included an AED 321 million one-off gain from the divestment of dnata's 22% stake in the travel management company Hogg Robinson Group (HRG). dnata's half year profit for 2019-20 was further impacted by the bankruptcy of Thomas Cook, one of its major customers for dnata's travel and catering businesses in the UK, resulting in an impairment loss on trade receivables and intangible assets amounting to AED 84 million.



dnata's airport operations remains the largest contributor to revenue with AED 3.6 billion (US$ 983 million), a slight increase as compared to the same period last year. Across its operations, the number of aircraft handled by dnata remained steady with 351,194, and it handled 1.5 million tonnes of cargo, down 6%.



Organic growth across dnata's international ground handling business with key contract wins across US locations, and improved performance in markets such as Italy, Singapore, Switzerland and Iraq, helped drive dnata's revenue and compensate for the negative currency impact of approximately AED 86 million. In the UAE, dnata acquired full ownership of freight forwarding company, Dubai Express, which bolstered its revenues in the first half year of 2019-20, and helped soften the impact of losses due to the 45-day runway closure at DXB.



dnata's travel division contributed AED 1.8 billion (US$ 488 million) to revenue, up 7% from the same period last year. The division's underlying total transactional value sales remained at AED 5.9 billion (US$ 1.6 billion).



The strong revenue contributions from its new acquisitions including Tropo in Germany, and Dunya Travel, helped offset weaker travel demand in other key travel markets, as well as the negative impact of the strong US dollar against the Euro and Pound Sterling.



dnata's flight catering operation, contributed AED 1.8 billion (US$ 479 million) to its total revenue, up 54%. The number of meals uplifted increased by 67% to 51.9 million meals for the first half of the financial year.



This significant uptick is largely attributed to the contributions from its recently-acquired catering businesses in Australia (Q Catering Limited and Snap Fresh Pty Limited), and in the US (121 Inflight Catering); as well as the expansion of dnata's own catering facilities in the US including at Houston, Boston, and Los Angeles.

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DUBAI, UAE, 10 November 2019 – Emirates Skywards has launched Skywards Exclusives, a unique airline loyalty initiative that offers curated and carefully crafted experiences from Emirates' expansive sponsorships portfolio. World-class sporting events, performances, concerts, VIP hospitality and thrilling, money-can't-buy experiences globally are now just Skywards Miles away for its 25+ million members.



Why watch on TV or the small screen of your smartphone when you can catch all the pulsating action live at the stadium, in a concert hall or in the comfort of a first-class hospitality suite? Members can redeem Skywards Miles to buy tickets or bid for exclusive VIP hospitality across 11 sports – from adrenaline-fuelled football, motorsports, rugby, cricket, baseball, tennis, and Australian Rules football to the ever-popular golf, horseracing, sailing and cycling.



Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President Skywards said: "Sporting and cultural events are emotional journeys enjoyed by our members who come from 180 countries, and there's no better way to connect and communicate with our customers than through their shared passions and choices. We've leveraged Emirates' stellar sponsorship portfolio to offer our members some of the best experiences on the planet – whether it's Arsenal, AC Milan and Real Madrid matches, Formula 1® or the Emirates Australian Open and Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby 7s.



"Through Skywards Exclusives, we're making our sponsorships far more accessible to our 25+ million members, who can redeem their Miles and travel globally to experience the excitement and the euphoria of being at a concert or a game, even bidding for our lavish hospitality. What money can't buy, Skywards Miles can! We're including many more global experiences to the Exclusives calendar in the coming days and weeks – so stay tuned."



Members can buy or bid on exclusives.skywards.com or on the Emirates App. Tickets are currently up for grabs for around 10 matches, ranging from football to golf and rugby. The Emirates Skywards website is heating up with members bidding for VIP experiences across different events and sports, including Arsenal vs Manchester City and Chelsea, and Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain. Members who love aviation can bid for hospitality at the Dubai Airshow. Auctions have an open format, allowing members to see the current highest bid, how many bidders are participating and other relevant information. Tier levels, terms and conditions apply.



Emirates Skywards members have always had access to a limited portfolio of sporting events through Skybid, but Skywards Exclusives has consolidated the airline's extensive global sports sponsorships and events under one umbrella. One such exclusive experience was at the recently concluded Rugby World Cup 2019, where an Emirates Skywards member's child was chosen as a flagbearer at the finals in Japan – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.



About Emirates Skywards



Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, has more than 25 million members. The programme offers four tiers of membership: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with each tier earning exclusive privileges. Emirates Skywards members earn Skywards Miles with partners ranging from airlines, hotels and car rentals to financial, leisure and lifestyle brands. Skywards Miles can be redeemed for an extensive range of rewards, including flight tickets on partner airlines, flight upgrades, hotel stays, tickets, hospitality at sporting and cultural events, tours and money-can't-buy experiences. Visit www.emirates.com/skywards

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Dubai, UAE, 11 Nov 2019 – Emirates' first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide seamless connections for cruise passengers. The Emirates check-in counters, located at Port Rashid, will allow passengers who are disembarking from their cruise ships to check in for their onward Emirates flight at the same facility.



The new service will further enhance Dubai's position as a premier international cruise destination, and provides greater convenience for Emirates customers. With complimentary flight check-in facilities located at the same location as their cruise disembarkation point, customers will have the convenience of exploring Dubai without their luggage before heading directly to the airport for their flight.



The Emirates check-in facility at Port Rashid will have eight counters where Emirates staff will check-in customers' luggage and issue boarding passes up to 4 hours before flight departure. The facility will be open during the sailing period from October to April. In the next 6 months, 198 cruise ships are expected to dock at Port Rashid where approximately 280,000 passengers will have onward Emirates flights.



Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates Airport Services said: "We are committed to provide a seamless and hassle-free travel journey for our customers. With the increasing popularity of Dubai as a cruise tourism destination, we have ensured that every touch point in our customer journey for this important traveller segment is thoughtfully served. Our first remote check-in facility at Port Rashid will allow cruise passengers with onward flights the freedom to explore Dubai during their short transit having dropped their luggage and completed check-in formalities."



The new service complements Home Check-in, launched last year, which allows Emirates passengers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai for a fee. Other luggage handling services available for Emirates flights in Dubai include a concierge service to handle their luggage at the airport.



For Emirates passengers arriving in Dubai, there is a luggage storage facility for those who wish to leave their bags and explore the city. Emirates also offers a Home Delivery service where luggage is retrieved, cleared at customs and delivered to the customers for a hassle free travel experience.



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DUBAI, UAE 11 November 2019: With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items.



Festive family looks



The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again – with a new Santa face design. Unisex jumpers retail at AED 160 (USD$ 44) and kids jumpers are selling for AED 140 (USD$ 38).



Get cosy with a snug range of festive pyjamas and supersoft baby bodysuits. This time Santa is letting an Emirates aircraft lead his sleigh to make sure he delivers all of the presents on time for Christmas Eve. Adult pyjamas retail at AED 140 (USD$ 38) while kids pjs retail at AED 120 (USD$ 33). Baby bodysuits retail for AED 95 (USD$ 26).



Festive decorations



Deck the tree with fun and festive collectable Cabin Crew and Pilot ornaments starting at AED 22 each (USD$ 6). Festive Limited edition stockings in a Santa and Cabin Crew print, new for 2019, in the traditional Emirates red hue can also be found for AED 30 (USD$ 8).



For the home



For those wanting to stay cosy on a cold winter's night, Emirates Official Store will be launching a limited edition signature printed blanket in the Santa and Cabin Crew print, retailing at AED 255 (USD$ 61). Inspired by the luxurious, soft fabric of the airline's First Class blanket, the cover boasts dimensional texture and a rich red tone.



Those looking to wrap their gifts can look no further than Emirates' premium wrapping paper with a bespoke design of Santa and Cabin Crew for AED 26 (USD$ 8). Greeting cards are also available as a set of five, all featuring quirky holiday designs of Emirates Cabin Crew and Pilots for AED 60 per set (USD$ 14).



Stocking stuffers



Holiday stockings will have many sweet surprises this year with the Emirates Christmas Teddy AED 65 (USD$ 18) and the popular Cabin Crew ragdoll AED 100 (USD$ 27). The ragdoll has been given a Christmas makeover, wearing a festive Santa hat instead of the iconic red hat.



All Christmas items can be found at Emirates Official Stores across the UAE as well as online at emirates.store

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Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2019 – Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user's location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including check-in desks, Emirates lounges, shops, restaurants or ATMs in the airport.



The Emirates app, supported in 19 languages, currently has 1.5 million active users each month and allows customers to search, book and manage their flights as well as their Emirates Skywards accounts.



The new feature maps out Emirates' hub - Dubai International Airport's Terminal 3 – and also includes major airports in the Emirates network - London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Hong Kong International airport.



90 million passengers transit through Dubai international Airport each year and the wayfinding technology was introduced to provide convenience and a world class customer experience at every touchpoint of the Emirates journey.



In the last year, the Emirates app was enhanced with new technology allowing customers to create bespoke playlists of their inflight entertainment ahead of their travels and sync it to their seats once on board, providing a world-class travel experience.



Last year, Emirates introduced 3D seat models, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360 degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and all the Emirates B777 aircraft types.



The Emirates app is free to download on iOS or Android devices.



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Dubai, UAE, 18 November 2019 – Emirates, the world's largest international airline, today announced a firm order for 50 A350-900 XWB aircraft worth US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) at list prices at the Dubai Airshow 2019. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, delivery of the first Emirates A350 XWB is expected in May 2023, and will continue until 2028.



HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive, signed the deal with Guillaume Faury, Chief Executive Officer from Airbus.



This purchase agreement replaces the heads of agreement signed in February where Emirates announced its intent to purchase 30 A350s and 40 A330Neos.



HH Sheikh Ahmed said: "Today, we are pleased to sign a firm order for 50 A350 XWBs, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. This follows a thorough review of various aircraft options and of our own fleet plans. It is Emirates' long-standing strategy to invest in modern and efficient aircraft, and we are confident in the performance of the A350 XWB.



"Complementing our A380s and 777s, the A350s will give us added operational flexibility in terms of capacity, range and deployment. In effect, we are strengthening our business model to provide efficient and comfortable air transport services to, and through, our Dubai hub."



Sheikh Ahmed added: "This US$ 16 billion deal reflects our confidence in the future of the UAE's aviation sector, and is a strong affirmation of Dubai's strategy to be a global nexus connected to cities, communities and economies via a world-class and modern aviation sector."



"We are honoured by Emirates' strong vote of confidence in our newest widebody aircraft, taking our partnership to the next level. The A350 will bring unbeatable economics and environmental benefits to their fleet," said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to seeing the A350 flying in Emirates colours!"



The A350 will enable Emirates to serve a range of new markets, not only in region but also on long-haul missions of up to 15 hours of flying time from Dubai. Emirates intends to equip its A350s with its latest products, and offer different cabin configurations including Premium Economy.



Emirates currently operates an all wide-body fleet of efficient and modern aircraft, comprising the iconic Airbus A380 and the popular Boeing 777. From its hub in Dubai, the airline serves over 150 cities on six continents, offering award-winning inflight and on ground services.