NEWSApr 17, 2023Emirates Replaces Boeing 777 with Airbus A380 on Dubai-Casablanca RouteEmirates has replaced the Boeing 777 with Airbus A380 for its flights between Dubai and Casablanca. This is part of the airline's plans to reinstate the A380s on multiple routes to deal with increasing global travel demand.Read More →
ROUTESApr 16, 2023Air Canada to Launch Nonstop Flights From Vancouver to DubaiAir Canada is launching nonstop flights between Vancouver and Dubai. The flight, which complements another service between Toronto and Dubai, is part of the airline's plans to expand in the Middle East.Read More →
NEWSApr 12, 2023"Operational Reasons" Forces Manchester-Bound Emirates Flight to Divert to ViennaThe A380 flight took off from Manchester Airport at 9:00 PM (BST) and was scheduled to land at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 at 7:25 AM (GST), according to FlightStats.com. A statement to Arabian Business and Emirates representatives stated that flight EK020 from Manchester to Dubai was diverted to Vienna for operational reasons. The airline has provided hotel accommodations for affected passengers and will arrange alternative flights.Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2023Dubai International Airport Remains the Busiest Airport in the WorldACI declares that Dubai International (DXB) airport retained its position as the busiest airport in the World for the ninth year in a row in 2022.Read More →
NEWSApr 02, 2023United and Emirates Activate Long-Awaited Codeshare AgreementAfter six months of preparation, two of the world's largest airlines are finally activating their new codeshare agreement. Emirates and United are now good-faith partners and their new codeshare is sure to please many travelers. Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2022Air Canada and Emirates Launch Strategic PartnershipAir Canada and Emirates announced that they will be launching a new strategic partnership later this year. Both carriers have failed to see onward connectivity from Toronto (in Emirates' case), and Dubai (in Air Canada's case). This article examines this new partnership while focusing on the lack of sufficient point-to-point demand and connectivity.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 02, 2022The Iconic Rise of EmiratesThe largest carrier in the Middle East is often written off as a large, rich government-backed airline that benefits from being based in an affluent city. In actuality, Emirates is much more than that, and has a large backstory regarding how it became one of the largest and most respected airlines in the world. Read More →
NEWSNov 17, 2021Boeing In Talks With Qatar Airways Regarding 777X FreighterBoeing has taken the 777-9 to Doha for talks with Qatar Airways. Qatar is expected to place an order for several long range freighters from either Airbus or Boeing. Read More →
ROUTESJun 30, 2021Emirates Plans To Add 7 More A380 Destinations In JulyEmirates Airlines will be adding seven Airbus A380 routes to its flight schedule in July. With the removal of two routes, the Dubai-based carrier is left serving sixteen destinations. Read More →
TRIP REPORTSApr 27, 2021Flying with Qatar Airways During COVID (Part 2)Join me on my return flight from Dubai to Oslo via Doha aboard Qatar Airways!Read More →