Emirates will deploy a retrofitted A380 on Dubai-Paris flights, adding Premium Economy to its Paris service from October 2026.
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Emirates (EK) has warned passengers of delays and schedule disruptions after a technical problem affecting the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights across the country.
A seven-year-old aviation enthusiast from South London has received an unexpected gift from Emirates (EK) after writing a personal letter to Sir Tim Clark, the airline’s president.
Emirates will replace its Airbus A380 with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on Dubai-Amsterdam flights during October 2026, reducing seat capacity before restoring two daily A380 services from November 1.
Emirates (EK) has strengthened its position in the premium travel market with a new Premium Economy seat, raising fresh questions about why Qatar Airways (QR) continues to operate without a dedicated cabin between Economy and Business Class.
Emirates introduced its Game Changer First Class in 2017, but the cabin remains limited to a tiny number of aircraft. Boeing 777X delays, the economics of retrofitting and the loss of two First Class seats help explain the slow rollout, while Emirates’ prominent marketing of the product raises a separate question about availability and customer expectations.
Emirates launches the world’s first electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screens, charging and A350 comfort.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is confident it will remain the world’s busiest international passenger hub in 2026, despite a sharp fall in traffic caused by regional conflict and widespread flight disruptions.
Emirates (EK) Airbus A380 crew operating flight EK203 from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) faced questions from New York Approach after changing frequency without confirming their assigned speed.
Emirates will deploy its new A350 on Dubai-Kuala Lumpur flights from September 1, expanding Premium Economy and connectivity.