- Emirates highlights its near-complete return to normality, with 96% of its global network now restored following a period of disruption.
- In recent weeks, the airline has gradually resumed services to the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East/GCC, the Far East and Australasia.
Emirates currently operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with over 1,300 weekly flights, representing 75% of pre-disruption capacity. The airline is offering more flights, more seats and more options every day, whilst reaffirming Dubai’s position as a vital hub for international travel.
Despite operating a reduced schedule, Emirates carried 4.7 million passengers* during the crisis, demonstrating the continued demand for travel and the confidence travellers continued to place in the airline to reach their destination.
The Emirates Experience
Wherever Emirates customers choose to fly, they can expect a first-class experience both on board and on the ground, characterised by exceptional comfort, genuine hospitality and a standard of service that has set the benchmark for long-haul travel.
On board, customers enjoy a unique culinary experience, with multi-course menus inspired by regional cuisine, crafted by a team of award-winning chefs and complemented by a wide selection of premium beverages. Emirates’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system, ice, offers over 6,500 channels featuring the best global content in nearly 40 languages, including films, TV programmes, music, podcasts, games, audiobooks and much more, ensuring that time on board flies by. And for those who need to stay connected, high-speed Wi-Fi allows customers to stay in touch at 40,000 feet. Emirates currently has Starlink connectivity on 28 aircraft, offering ultra-fast and reliable internet in the air.
Flexible travel and rewards
Emirates is giving customers even more reasons to travel with confidence, thanks to flexible booking changes, Dubai Connect stopover experiences and enhanced Skywards benefits:
- Flexible bookings: bookings made on or after 2 April enjoy greater flexibility, with one free date change included in all cabin classes. Customers who have booked with Emirates can also hold a fare for 24 hours at no cost.
- Dubai Connect: for customers with long layovers in Dubai of between 6 and 26 hours, Emirates’ Dubai Connect programme turns a long stopover into a comfortable stay, courtesy of the airline. Eligible customers will enjoy complimentary accommodation in a 4- or 5-star hotel, airport transfers, meals and, where required, an entry visa to the UAE. Available to passengers in all cabin classes with eligible connection times, Dubai Connect can be booked up to 12 hours in advance via ‘Manage your booking’ on emirates.com. Terms and conditions apply.
- Skywards: from 1 May to 31 August 2026, Emirates Skywards members can enjoy accelerated access to the programme’s premium tiers thanks to reduced tier requirements and bonus miles on Emirates and flydubai flights.
In Spain, Emirates currently operates four daily flights to and from Dubai (two to/from Madrid, two to/from Barcelona), ensuring a reliable and consistent connection for customers travelling from Spain via Dubai to popular destinations such as the Maldives, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, China, Kenya and South Africa, amongst others. In addition to its four daily flights between Spain and Dubai, Emirates serves Mexico with a daily flight from Barcelona.
Source: SERGAT Comunicación