Emirates has introduced Dubai+ as its first dedicated Emirati entertainment channel on ice, its inflight entertainment system. The addition brings UAE-produced stories to passengers travelling across the airline’s global network. The channel joins a wider entertainment refresh announced on September 28, 2026. Emirates is adding an opera and ballet collection, new films, complete television box […]
Emirates has unveiled the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen, raising expectations for comfort between Economy and Business Class. The new seat will debut aboard newly delivered Emirates Airbus A350 aircraft. It combines electronic positioning, personal privacy, upgraded device charging and enhanced ergonomic support within a spacious Premium
Emirates and Etihad Airways are advising passengers to continue checking their flight status as aviation operations across the United Arab Emirates stabilise following recent disruption. Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain fully important gateways for international tourism, connecting millions of passengers between Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Middle East. Therefore, even limited changes to regional
Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading international aviation hubs could enter another major growth phase as Emirates prepares for the eventual arrival of its enormous Boeing 777X fleet. Emirates has 270 Boeing 777X aircraft on order, making the next-generation wide-body programme central to its long-term fleet strategy. The aircraft are expected to support
Seychelles is rebuilding its international tourism momentum after geopolitical disruption across the Middle East affected aviation connections and contributed to a sharp temporary decline in visitor arrivals during March 2026. The Indian Ocean island nation had entered the year with positive tourism growth. However, instability affecting major aviation corridors weakened international travel flows, highlighting Seychelles’
Emirates is preparing to welcome more than 3,500 children travelling without their parents over the next two weeks as the airline enters one of its busiest periods for young solo passengers. The expected surge highlights the growing importance of Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors Service and Young Passenger support network, particularly during the peak summer holiday season
Emirates has launched its third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, expanding the route to twenty-one weekly services and delivering a major connectivity boost for Kenya’s tourism, trade, cargo and business travel sectors. The additional service, EK717, departs Dubai International Airport at 01:20 and arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 05:25. The return flight,
Dubai International Airport is entering one of its busiest summer travel periods, with around three million passengers expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July 2026. Daily traffic is forecast to exceed 200,000 passengers as Dubai residents begin summer holidays and international travellers continue connecting through the global aviation hub. The
South Africa’s international aviation market has entered a new phase as Emirates introduces its next-generation Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Cape Town route, expanding passenger choice and strengthening connectivity between the Middle East and one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations. The aircraft entered service on Emirates’ third daily Cape Town rotation from 1 July 2026. Its
Kenya’s international aviation network entered a major new phase on July 1, 2026, as Emirates launched its third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing the route to 21 weekly services. The additional flight, EK717, arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport shortly after 5 a.m., marking a significant capacity expansion on one of East Africa’s
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation lounge concept that will reshape its premium airport experience across major international destinations, reinforcing the UAE carrier’s position at the forefront of global luxury aviation. The new design has already been introduced in Munich and Frankfurt, while additional Emirates lounges in Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul are scheduled to adopt the
Emirates has issued an important summer travel advisory as Dubai International Airport prepares for a sharp rise in passenger traffic at the beginning of the holiday season. The airline is urging customers to arrive early, complete check-in procedures before reaching the terminal and allow additional time for road traffic, immigration, security screening and journeys between
