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.
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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.
Emirates (EK) has launched its first direct service to Helsinki, Finland, opening a new year-round air link between the United Arab Emirates and the Nordic country.
Emirates has launched a new Dubai tourism campaign as aviation operations recover from regional disruption. The airline has restored about 93% of its pre-disruption capacity and is using complimentary attraction passes, winter promotions and a new advertisement to encourage travellers to return to Dubai as a holiday destination.
Emirates will begin daily Airbus A380 flights between Dubai and Delhi on October 25, 2026, operating one of four daily rotations with a 468-seat, four-class aircraft.
Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 has emerged from Boeing’s Everett production process ahead of painting and further preparation. With 270 Boeing 777X aircraft in its orderbook and a first-delivery target of May or June 2027, the aircraft represents an important step in the airline’s long-term widebody fleet renewal.
Emirates (EK) has opened its new £10 million lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN) in Terminal 2, marking the first UK location for the airline’s latest signature lounge concept.