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Founded
1985
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Emirates is the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, headquartered in Dubai. Founded in 1985 with backing from the Dubai government, the airline has grown into one of the world's largest and most recognized carriers, operating long-haul routes across six continents.
The airline is renowned for its premium onboard experience, including its award-winning in-flight entertainment system ICE, lie-flat business class seats, and onboard shower spas in First Class on its Airbus A380 fleet. Emirates consistently ranks among the top airlines globally for service quality and passenger experience.
As a major hub carrier, Emirates connects Dubai to over 150 destinations worldwide and operates one of the largest fleets of wide-body aircraft, including the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380s. The airline has played a significant role in establishing Dubai as a major global aviation hub.
Hubs & network
Emirates operates primarily out of its main hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB), with additional connectivity through Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Fleet
Emirates operates a wide-body-only fleet consisting of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, with orders for Boeing 777X aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Emirates operates the world's largest fleet of Airbus A380s.
- ›The airline is wholly owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, a government entity.
- ›Emirates does not belong to any of the three major global airline alliances.
- ›Its in-flight entertainment system ICE offers over 6,500 channels of content.
- ›Emirates SkyCargo is one of the world's largest international air cargo carriers.
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