Emirates
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Associations
Emirates and Medical Tourism Association target high-value travel.
In an effort to expand its presence in one of the fastest-growing international travel verticals medical tourism Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA). The deal is claimed to represent Emirates’ approach of expanding beyond conventional leisure and business travel to establish formal, long-term partnerships with a company that is at the forefront of…
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Flying High
Emirates unveils electric Premium Economy seats with full-height privacy screens.
Emirates introduced the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen between seats. The new Premium Economy package on the airline’s newly delivered Airbus A350 will increase privacy, personal control, and connectivity. In a 2-3-2 layout with 28 seats, the new Premium Economy cabin has an electrically powered privacy divider that extends to seat height.…
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Aviation
Dubai-Kuala Lumpur Emirates A350 flights.
On September 1, 2026, Emirates will begin operating its new A350 aircraft on flights EK344/345 between Dubai and Kuala Lumpur. With the A350 joining the airline’s modified Boeing 777 operating on EK346/347, the airline’s Premium Economy service in the Malaysian capital will now offer 52 seats per day. Saeed Mubarak, Emirates Country Manager in Malaysia stated, “We’re thrilled to bring…
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Emirates allows unlimited date adjustments on Dubai flights.
Emirates now offers unlimited free date changes on flights to Dubai, reduced refund fees, flexible booking choices, and complete travel insurance. From August 10, 2026, Dubai travellers can change their trip dates as many times as needed without a fee across several pricing levels. The facility applies to Economy Class Saver thru Flex flights and Business Class Special, Saver, and…
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SAA & Emirates Strengthen Codeshare Partnership
The codeshare collaboration between Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) has been expanded, opening access to nine locations and initiating a reciprocal codeshare agreement between the two airlines. Customers will have easier access to more places in central and southern Africa thanks to the expanded cooperation. In addition to six regional routes connecting Johannesburg with Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the…
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Emirates Skywards Adds European Rail Bookings.
With the introduction of Skywards Rail, users of Emirates Skywards now use their Skywards Miles to book rail travel to more than 12,000 locations throughout Europe. Through the specialised Skywards Rail booking system, members may purchase tickets online or through mobile devices, giving them access to more than 40 rail operators in 12 European countries. Members have the option to…
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Emirates Introduces U-Dream Headrest in Economy.
The U-Dream Headrest, a first-of-its-kind invention from Emirates, is intended to improve comfort for Economy Class travellers, especially on lengthy trips. The airline has strengthened its commitment to enhancing the Economy Class flying experience by starting to install the new headrests throughout its fleet During rest and sleep, the U-Dream headrest’s multi-way adjustment improves head and neck support. The leather-padded…
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Emirates boosts up South African operations with A350 deployment.
On July 1, 2026, Emirates launched its third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town route. The first arrival of new service landed at Cape Town International Airport, which also marked the debut of the airline’s next-generation Airbus A350 in South Africa. The newest model in Emirates’ all-widebody fleet, the A350, offers the newest in-flight amenities. The airline’s Premium Economy cabin,…
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Emirates introduces the industry’s first comprehensive travel coverage.
With the launch of Comprehensive Travel Cover, Emirates became the first airline in the world to provide an insurance product that combines improved travel insurance with airline-managed disruption support, such as hotel accommodations, extended-stay assistance, and medical coverage for incidents related to conflicts. Emirates will also rebook affected passengers to their destination at no additional cost where itineraries entail connections…
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Emirates increases its India operations and partially resumes services.
Following the partial restoration of regional airspace, Emirates has started to resume flight operations. It will do so on a limited schedule until it can fully resume regular network operations. The airline stated that while keeping safety and passenger care as its top objectives, it anticipates restoring 100% of its network in the upcoming days, subject to airspace availability and…
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