Emirates resumes 16 destinations in May 2026 interim schedule, now operating 77% of planned capacity with major frequency increases.
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An Emirates flight attendant remains in custody in Dubai after sharing a photo of smoke from a drone strike near Dubai International Airport (DXB) in a private WhatsApp group.
An Emirates Airbus A380 diverted to Accra after a smoke warning mid-flight, marking a rare A380 landing in Ghana before continuing to São Paulo.
Emirates (EK) will introduce the Airbus A350 on its route to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) beginning 1 February 2026, marking a significant upgrade to its Canadian operations.
Emirates (EK) is set to strengthen its footprint in the UK by doubling its Airbus A380 services to London Gatwick (LGW) from next summer.
The Maharashtra State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) has upheld a 2020 order against Emirates (EK), ruling it guilty of unfair trade practice and deficiency in service for compelling passengers to pay for seat pre-booking despite the availability of free seats.
Emirates reduces A380 flights to London Gatwick in winter 2026, adding Airbus A350 services despite holding more airport slots.
Emirates (EK) has reported a surge in first class and business class bookings on UK bound flights from key Asian markets, notably China and India, during the first half of 2025.
Emirates (EK) has significantly increased award ticket surcharges on its fifth-freedom routes, including flights between New York (JFK) and Milan (MXP) and Miami (MIA) to Bogotá (BOG).
The flag carrier of the UAE, Emirates (EK), continues to dominate international skies in 2025.