Emirates is a Dubai-based airline and is the subsidiary of the Emirates Group. It is one of the largest airline operators in the Middle East and is completely owned by the government of Dubai’s investment corporation of Dubai. Emirates started its journey in 1985 with a leased aircraft from Pakistan International Airline which was headed by Ahmed Bin Sayed Al Maktoum. On 25th October 1985, Emirates commenced operations outside Dubai with just 2 airlines: the leased Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 B4. Currently, Emirates Airlines fleet size is a whopping 230 aircrafts, primarily of wide-body planes like the Airbus A380s and Boeing 777.
Emirates is a
Dubai-based airline and is the subsidiary of the Emirates Group. It is one of
the largest airline operators in the Middle East and is completely owned by the
government of Dubai’s investment corporation of Dubai. Emirates started its
journey in 1985 with a leased aircraft from Pakistan International Airline
which was headed by Ahmed Bin Sayed Al Maktoum. On 25th October
1985, Emirates commenced operations outside Dubai with just 2 airlines: the
leased Boeing 737 and an Airbus 300 B4. Currently, Emirates Airlines fleet size
is a whopping 230 aircrafts, primarily of wide-body planes like the Airbus
A380s and Boeing 777.
Finally, in October
2008, Emirates moved all it’s operations to Dubai International Airport at
Terminal 3. The airline’s main hub is here and it operates its scheduled
flights to more than 154 cities in 81 countries across six continents.
This prominent and world-class
Middle-East Airlines offers a wonderful combination of safety and luxury, which
makes the flying experience easy and comfortable. Considered to be the largest
airlines in the Middle-East, Emirates flies over 1500 flights per week. Its
online booking services is available for over 150 destinations across 142
cities in 80 countries from its main hub in Dubai International Airport.
Code Share
Partner Airlines:
Emirates Airlines is not a member of any international airline alliances. However, the airline has codeshare agreements with:
Air Mauritius | Air New Zealand | Alaska Airlines | All Nippon Airways |
Cathay Pacific | Garuda Indonesia | JetBlue | Jetstar |
Jetstar Asia | Korean Air | Philippine Airlines | Qantas |
Royal Air Maroc | Royal Jordanian Airlines | Silk Air | Singapore Airlines |
South African Airways | TAP Portugal | Thai Airways International | Virgin America |
Emirates Airlines On-Board Services:
The passengers can relax and enjoy a vast collection of 2500 channels of
movies, TV shows, music and games on ice digital wide screens. Children can
enjoy animated and cartoon movies and programs.
The seating arrangement of Emirates is divided into three different
categories:
Its on-board
entertainment system – ICE (Information, Communication and Entertainment) was
introduced in 2003 and today features between 600-1200 channels. The latest
version of ICE – ICE Digital Widescreen offers 1200 channels of pre-selected
entertainment to passengers in Economy, Business and First Class.
Amenities offered by Emirates:
·
Wi-Fi
facility for up to 10 MB of data for free on A380 flights and most of the
Boeing 777 fleets
·
In-seat
satellite telephone
·
On-screen
SMS/e-mail services
·
Maximum
number of lounges
·
Flat
seat cum bed
·
Fully
stocked bars
·
Electric
sockets at every table
·
Over
2500 channels of movies, TV shows, music in multiple languages
·
Cartoons
and Disney classics for children
·
High
quality and appealing meals, desserts and alchoholic, non-alchoholic beverages
·
Newspapers
and magazines
High-end services provided by Emirates Airlines:
First class |
Business class |
Economy class |
Spacious seats
that recline into flat beds Doors for
personal suites providing more privacy Robert welsh
china to serve gourmet meals created from chefs from all over the world Bulgari
toiletries with an option of shower areas in the A380 aircraft Onboard lounge
serving selected beverages with a space to mingle with fellow passengers |
·
Comfortable seats
with full recline ·
Freshly prepared
meals served on delicate china ·
Varity of
beverages to choose from ·
Airport lounge
access ·
Onboard lounge
access ·
Award-winning
entertainment from all over the world ·
Bulgari amenity
kits ·
Chauffeur-driven
services before and after flight |
·
Comfortable seats ICE Entertainment
inclusive of several options Free wi-fi and
in-seat power ·
World inspired
cuisine served as main course Toys and special
kits for children |
Emirates Airlines Baggage Allowance:
Emirates Airlines calculates the baggage by weight, the travel route,
class of travelling and Emirates Skywards status, if any. Emirates baggage
allowance is one of the most moderate and flexible for all its flights but
varies from one class to another.
Emirates baggage allowance from/to-other destinations:
·
First
class: 50 Kgs
·
Business
class: 40 Kgs
·
Economy
class: 30 Kgs
Emirates baggage allowance from/to-North/South America/Canada:
·
First
class: 2 pieces at 32 kg each
·
Business
class: 2 pieces at 32 kg each
·
Economy
class: 2 bags at 23 kg each
Emirates Airlines Frequent Flyer program:
For all its loyal members and frequent travelers, Emirates offer the
frequent flyer program called “Emirates Skywards”. This four-tier program is
used by over 8.4 million customers across the globe. The miles per entry varies
according to the variants:
·
Platinum:
150,000 miles per entry
·
Gold:
50,000 miles per entry
·
Silver:
25000 miles per entry
·
Blue:
25000 miles per entry
By enrolling in this program, passengers can earn free upgrades,
complimentary lounge services and even free air tickets depending on the usage.
Emirates Airlines online check-in:
The check in process is available between 49 hours and 90 minutes prior
to the Emirates Airlines flight departure. A passenger can check in online for
all Emirates Airlines flights as long as he/she has a valid and confirmed
Emirates flight booking.
This online check in has various benefits. Such as:
·
Saves
valuable time
·
Helps
to choose seat with no extra cost
·
Helps
to print the boarding pass or receive mobile boarding pass at the airport to
save time
·
Allows
to earn miles on flight by entering the Emirates Skywards number
·
Allows
to choose lunch, snacks and beverages
Airport check in:
If a passenger faces problem to complete check in on web, he/she can
also complete Emirates Airlines check in directly at the airport at least 90
minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Passengers are allowed in the
boarding area before 45 minutes of the scheduled departure time and gates are
closed before 20 minutes before flight departure.
Emirates Airlines online booking:
Online booking allows the passengers to purchase tickets with utmost
convenience. The process is single and fast and helps to get a lot of
information in a single view. The passenger needs to fill in a small form with
the essential details, such as dates of travel and the destination. Moreover,
passengers can compare airfares easily and quickly. Time flexibility helps to
select the lowest airfare easily. Not only flight schedules, but information
about direct flights and stopover is also easily available. Purchasing Emirates
flight tickets online also enables to get cheaper airfare on round-trip
bookings.
Food and Drinks on Emirates Airlines:
Emirates Airlines flights always focus on offering quality food and
drinks to their customers. They pay acute attention to customer wants and
provides good quality wines, including vintage port and champagne.
Moreover, passengers can order a wide range of special meals from 23
variations. In order to ensure availability, passengers are requested to order
at least 24 hours before the flight or at the time of Emirates Airlines flight
booking.
Food and Beverage for first class travelers:
·
Regionally
inspired menus from world class chefs
·
Vegan,
vegetarian, non-vegetarian meal options
·
Healthy
meal options with fresh and best quality ingredients
·
Wide
range of complimentary drinks including cocktails, champagne and vintage wines
·
Multi-course
meals and snacks can be offered from an extensive menu at any time
Food and Beverage for Business class travelers:
·
Gourmet
dining option with extensive menu to choose from
·
Vegan,
vegetarian, non-vegetarian meal options
·
Healthy
meal options with fresh and best quality ingredients
·
Wide
range of complimentary drinks including cocktails, champagne and vintage wines
Food and Beverage for Economy class travelers:
·
Delicious
and satisfying vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals