Emirates

It seems odd, on the face of it, to have two of the world's biggest airlines operating 75 minutes down the road from one another, in the same country.

UAE airlines rubbish report in UK press Abu Dhabi carrier and Dubai's standard bearer may merge.

Emirates, Etihad say services to Indian financial capital still being maintained despite terror attacks.

New home ready to welcome international teams as major three-day rugby tournament begins.

Carriers operating in Middle East roll out expansion plans in region despite credit crunch.

Airline bosses aim to improve fuel efficiency after overestimating water capacity needs for shower facilities.

UPDATE 1: Airline sees net income for six months to Sept. 30 plummet to $77mn due to record fuel costs.

Dubai-based airline will continue to be official sponsor of France's Paris Saint-Germain until 2014.

Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport is now open for business.

Airline says it 'regrets inconvenience caused' after technical hitch grounds flight from New York.

All Emirates flights to 22 European destinations will launch from Terminal 3 from Oct 28.

Dubai-based carrier reduces passenger fares by up to 35% to destinations across the world.

Flights to more destinations set to launch from Dubai's T3 on Tuesday.

UPDATE 1: Aircraft forced to turn back to Perth, investigation continues.

Emirates chiefs say passengers services in new terminal ran smoothly as first plane leaves.

Emirates suspended operations of the Airbus SAS A380 aircraft on its New York route at the beginning of September due to an electrical fault.

UPDATE 2: But Dubai airline says first half results are still better than expected.

UPDATE 1: Carriers say they are continuing to monitor situation after Marriott bombing.

Dubai travel agencies say they are geared up to work in a 0% commission environment.

Drunken UK national who sparked bomb alert on Emirates flight jailed for four months and fined $272.

How can the region's super-developments protect themselves against the threats to global airfreight volumes?

Despite an abundance of budget carriers, the UAE's newest addition seems set for success.

Dubai-based carrier says engineers are still working on electrical problem on new superjumbo.

Dubai carrier's four phase switch to new $4.5bn facility in bid to ease congestion at airport.

EXCLUSIVE: Dubai carrier forced to reschedule after hitch arises with superjumbo No 2.

Saudi newly-weds and Emirati family involved in 'violent' dispute on way to Dubai.

Emirates airline has become the first carrier to land the new Airbus A380 super jet on American soil.

Dubai-based airline reduces prices on flights from Middle East, Gulf to more than 20 cities worldwide.

Dubai airline enacting cost reduction plan as soaring oil prices cut into bottom line.

Arabian Business poll shows many disagree with carriers' inclusion in world top 10 list.

Airline president Tim Clark says $105 a barrel price will kickstart growth.

Passenger faces three charges in connection with high drama on Emirates flight from the UK.

We speak to Ram Menen, head of Emirates' cargo division, about the crisis afflicting the aviation industry and how he plans to navigate the operator through the next few months.

Emirates has finally taken delivery of its first A380, a move heralded as the dawn of a new era in aviation.

Aviation, manufacturing and services conglomerate Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has bought 18 Boeing aircraft to enhance its freighter leasing portfolio in a split purchase and leaseback agreement.

Arabian Business poll reveals big split in opinions over airline fare increases.

Passenger on outbound flight from Manchester taken into custody on arrival in Dubai, officials say.

Airbus delegates gathered in Toulouse last month to discuss the manufacturer's developments.

Emirates has extended its operations in India to 132 flights per week, the highest frequency for an international carrier in the subcontinent. The 18 extra flights a week to New Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore start on 1 July.

Emirates Airline will launch its inaugural A380 service to New York early next month.

Dubai-owned carrier says it is not interested in Alitalia, focusing on organic growth.

UPDATE: European plane maker to deliver one less superjumbo this year and four less in 2009.

ATM: Abu Dhabi airline poised to order up to 100 planes in year's biggest aircraft order - CEO.

ATM: Situation 'very serious' and will cause 'serious damage' to airline, says President Tim Clark.

Dubai determined to learn from T5 opening woes, says airports chief.

Plenty of room in Dubai for new budget airline says the LCC's chairman.

Emirates Airline's Dubai-Sao Paulo service has creatied a wealth of opportunities for travel agents to sell trips to South America.

Premier Inn, the UK's largest and most successful hotel brand has officially opened its first hotel in the region at Dubai Investments Park (DIP).

Public votes Emirates CEO no.2 instead of Arabian Business Power 100 rank of no.10.

The Dubai to London flight route is serviced by four major airlines. First Class assesses which firm really is the greatest of them all.

Mercator, the IT division of Emirates Group has recently signed OzJet as its 150th customer.

It's no secret that Emirates has been planning to launch a budget airline, so few were surprised when the news was confirmed last month.

First authorised mobile phone call on commercial flight made on Emirates Airbus A340-300.

New carrier part of Emirates Group, will service destinations four and a half hours away, chairman says.

Dubai carrier to fly four times weekly to the ancient Chinese city from July 1, increasing to daily on December 1.

Emirates will introduce its 10th Indian destination this summer, the airline announced yesterday.

Obaid Hableel, chairman and CEO of aircraft maintenance provider Hableel Aviation Group, on challenging the Middle East's MRO monopoly.

Following breaches in warehouse security throughout the Middle East, the regional logistics sector is finally taking measures to protect its valuable cargo from theft.

British Airways will provide yet another option for travel to the US when it launches its new subsidiary airline ‘OpenSkies' in June.

Chairman says initial public offering has to happen, looking at selling up to 30% of company.

Emirates' website stops taking bookings as first class tickets on A380 flight to New York sell out in hours.

The manufacturing boom in India has seen the nation emerge at the forefront of the air cargo industry.

Too early to say if gov't will buy Dubai stake in SriLankan Airlines, minister says.

The Middle East's travel community has predicted exponential industry growth for 2008, with travel suppliers providing more options in response to customers demanding choice and value-for-money.

What a year it has been. Emerging economies continued their rapid growth; oil reached its all-time high at US$100 a barrel; parts of the Middle East experienced - and still experience - great turmoil politically and economically whereas other areas continued to shoot towards prosperity.

Chief exec of SriLankan Airlines has work permit revoked amid row over future of Emirates' role in country.

The UAE's two leading carriers - Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways - have expressed the need to up frequencies to key Italian cities to keep pace with demand.

Italian holidaymakers have stopped travelling to Dubai because of high hotel room rates and are choosing to stay in alternative, more value-for-money destinations in Asia Pacific, according to Emirates Airline.

The Maldives is looking to exploit its geographical links with the Middle East reports Kathi Everden.

While it has been a year of growing uncertainty for the global airfreight market, interest and activity in the Middle East industry has on the surface continued to excel.

The launch of Emirates Airline's direct Dubai-Sao Paulo service has stimulated speculation that Buenos Aires in Argentina is next.

That's the slogan put forward by Sao Paulo Turismo as it looks to promote Sao Paulo's many selling points - its shopping, gastromony, nightlife and cultural attractions, to name but a few.

Dubai plans to sell 20-30% of Emirates airline in initial public offering in two months.

Initial public offering could raise up to $9bn for the Airline to help finance purchases.

UAE carrier orders fleet from European planemaker, including 70 of latest A350 model

Airline set to announce order for 50 Airbus A350s instead of Boeing 787s according to La Tribune newspaper.

Dubai airline sees net income soar to $643bn in fiscal H1, passengers increase 23%.

Maurice Flanagan labels Al Gore's documentary An Inconvenient Truth 'absolute rubbish'.

The GCC's tour operator community is a disappointment and is swarming with copycats, a senior manager at the Emirates Group has said.

Exploring the Seychelles as 'The Paradise Isles' begin to gear up for the third annual Seychelles Sailing Cup.

Dubai state-owned airline weighing up initial public offering, could value company at $20bn, report says.

Loan to fund purchase of two new long-range planes used for airline's Dubia-Sao Paulo route.

Brazilian Tourism Institute expresses hope Brazilian airlines will fly to region.

Brazil's commercial hub is much more than just a business city, reports Gemma Greenwood.

Buying a business class ticket is about travelling in style. It is associated with shorter queues, executive lounges and the stewardess motioning passengers to the left rather than right. In essence it is about making travel easier and less stressful.

Sun City offers the perfect opportunity to combine business with pleasure, with MICE facilities on the doorstep of South Africa's fourth biggest national park, the Pilanesburg Game Reserve.

Leigh Harry, president, International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) explains the lengths to which a destination must go to in order to win the association conventions market.

ATN checked out the new in-flight features on Emirates Airlines' new Boeing 777-200LRs

Why tourists and celebrities alike are enjoying the sights and sounds that Canada's capital of cool has to offer.

The UAE carrier denies reports that it could be interested in buying Alitalia shares put on sale by Italy.

The net profits of Middle Eastern airlines is expected to arrive at less than half or US$200m in 2007 compared to the earlier forecast of US$500m, a recent report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted.

Emirates has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Alpha Flight Services Australia, an in-flight catering services provider.

Qatar Airways will roll out three new destinations - Nagpur, Stockholm and Ahmedabad - by the end of the year.

Emirates Airline has shrugged off competition with Singapore Airlines over delivery of the delayed Airbus A380.

UAE airline stamps its mark on Britain's newest air traffic control centre at Newcastle airport.

While VisitBritain is reminding travel agents to convince their clients that there is more to the UK than London, the city remains the most popular destination in the country with the Arab market.

Sydney's 'perfect getaway' tag is getting a boost with some extraordinary settings - strictly for the super rich.

In-flight entertainment is becoming an increasingly important selling tool for Middle East airlines battling to secure passenger loyalty.

The final product of Airbus's original Superjumbo vision could be something of a letdown, says Christina Corbett.

How the Arab world needs to grasp communications and technology to take its place at the table of leading nations.

Australia's departing senior trade commissioner in the UAE chats about the time he has spent in the Emirates.