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Emirates

Emirates is the world's largest Airbus A380 operator. The airline is based out of Dubai International Airport, and carrier many passengers connecting through Dubai alongside those traveling to or from the city. The airline only operates the Boeing 777 and A380, though it is due to add the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X in the coming years. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Emirates has been unable to fly to Nigeria, so local travelers have found other ways of getting to the UAE. Photo: Vincenzo Pace/Alvin Man - Simple Flying
IATA/ICAO Code:
EK/UAE
Airline Type:
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded:
1985
CEO:
Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
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The partnership between the two airlines has now extended to include Emirates' flights to and from Montréal.

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All of these will operate this winter.

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Emirates Plans Record London Heathrow Schedule With Added Boeing 777 Flights

The Gulf carrier will have seven daily flights five times per week this winter.

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The airline joins other carriers that have canceled hundreds of flights in the region.

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Globe-spanning: Emirates Longest Flights For August 2023

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