The updated aircraft will begin service on the airline’s second daily flight from March 30 and third daily flight from May 7, 2025
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Emirates announces $1bn order for 5 new Boeing 777 cargo planes
Emirates to accept delivery of new Boeing 777 freighters in 2025 and 2026
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Emirates announces $1bn upgrade to seats
Emirates and Safran Seats announce $1.2bn partnership updates, including major seat upgrade
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Emirates announces plans for 22 extra flights during busy Eid al-Fitr holiday period
The airline will also expand seat capacity, deploying both A380s and Boeing 777s
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Video: Emirates plans Airbus A380 flights for 10 or more years
Emirates is standing out amongst other airlines for its continued use of the Airbus A380 as President Tim Clark aims to keep them running for another decade.
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Video: Take a breath of fresh air on board
Emirates said its aircraft cabins are cleaner, fresher and free from 99.97% of germs and viruses, thanks to advanced HEPA air filters.
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In pictures: Dubai’s Emirates airline is stepping up Covid-19 safety measures
All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves.
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Video: What happened to Emirates’ Boeing 727s?
Emirates has had an incredibly diverse fleet of aircraft over its many years of operation, from smaller Boeing 737s to gigantic Airbus A380s.
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In pictures: Emirates flights departing Dubai undergo enhanced cleaning
In response to the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Emirates is taking extra steps that go above and beyond industry and regulatory requirements to ensure its customers’ health and comfort, and provide them with confidence and peace of mind when planning their travel.
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Video: Why Emirates has won with the Airbus A380
No airline in the world is quite so synonymous with the A380 as Emirates.
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Gallery: Emirates airline gives first glimpse of Boeing’s 777x
Emirates airline will be the first operator of the new Boeing 777X aircraft due for delivery starting in mid-2020
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Emirates maps out a new route network without the A380
Emirates president Tim Clark said the Dubai carrier may add more ‘fifth freedom’ flights to the US
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Emirates says $150m Boeing 777 revamp project completed
Dubai-based airline is converting 10 Boeing 777-200LR aircraft from three to two class cabins featuring wider business class seats and a fully refreshed economy class cabin
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End for Airbus A380: Emirates signs $21.4bn deal for 70 A330s, A350s
With few other international airlines investing in the A380, Emirates will ditch the superjumbo in favour of the latest generation Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
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Emirates confirms London flight was diverted due to ‘high winds’
The A380 aircraft twice attempted to land at Gatwick Airport, but was unable to do so safely due to treacherous weather
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Emirates said to mull Boeing 777X deal to reshape fleet
Sources say Dubai airline could order at least 20 777X planes, cancel deal for 40 Dreamliners and cut A380 order
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New Emirates baggage policies from February 4
Holders of ‘special’ or ‘saver’ tickets will see their checked baggage allowance reduced by 5 kg
