Emirates is seeking permission to expand fifth-freedom flights from Milan, starting with a proposed Milan-Lima route. ITA Airways, Neos Air, and Aeroitalia oppose the plan, while regional leaders support additional international connections from Malpensa.
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Emirates is increasing Airbus A380 capacity on routes to Kuala Lumpur, Zurich, and Shanghai. The revised schedule plans a second daily A380 service to Kuala Lumpur and Zurich from December 2026, alongside a temporary period of double-daily A380 operations to Shanghai.
Emirates says Navi Mumbai Airport needs better infrastructure as bilateral flying rights continue to restrict its expansion across India.
Emirates flight EK441 returned to Adelaide after a mechanical fault; passengers landed safely and travel was rearranged.
An Emirates Boeing 777-200 freighter operating flight EK-9648 from Nairobi to Amsterdam initiated a go-around after the crew reported a left main landing gear disagreement on final approach. The aircraft landed safely on runway 36C about 25 minutes later, stopped clear of the runway, and was towed to the apron.
An Emirates passenger travelling from Mexico City to Dubai reportedly faced denied boarding after an expired European visa raised concerns over her transit through Barcelona.
Emirates temporarily replaced Airbus A380 aircraft with Boeing 777-300ERs on its Dubai to Prague and Glasgow routes during summer 2026. Prague regained A380 service on October 1, while Glasgow’s published schedule indicated a return from October 30. The changes maintained route connectivity while adjusting aircraft capacity and cabin availability across the airline’s European network.
Emirates plans to introduce its 312-seat Airbus A350-900 on daily Dubai to Addis Ababa flights from 1 November 2026. Check the updated EK723 and EK724 schedules and discover the city’s main attractions, airport transfers and travel tips.
In 2026, Emirates continues to offer some of the highest pilot salaries globally, especially when considering the airline’s tax-free salary structure.
Emirates will introduce its Airbus A350 on daily Dubai-Orlando services from 1 November, replacing the Boeing 777 and bringing Premium Economy, updated cabins, enhanced dining and the airline’s latest inflight technology to the route.