I always used to say that miles are like are a depreciating asset like used cars. With the price of used cars still surging, that’s not the case any longer. But points are still a depreciating asset and a...
Cockpit Recording Of Emirates Flight Under Investigation Mysteriously Disappears
Authorities have revealed that the cockpit recording of EK231 was mysteriously “overwritten” as investigators seek to piece together what caused the flight to fly dangerously low over Dubai late in 2021. EK231 Cockpit Recording Is “Overwitten” As Investigation Continues...
Flight Attendants Detail “Weight Police” At Emirates
Emirates has carefully cultivated its image as a glamorous carrier through fancy bars and showers onboard, spacious first class suites, and according to several flight attendants, the weight police. Emirates’ “Weight Police” Inspires Fear In Flight Attendants In addition...
Emirates President Tim Clark Slams Pete Buttigieg
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has called the 5G fiasco in the USA “one of the most delinquent, utterly irresponsible” situations he has seen in his entire aviation career and singled out U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for blame....
Emirates Cancels Most Flights To USA, Blames 5G
Emirates has cancelled most service to the United States, blaming 5G, even as AT&T and Verizon have indicated they will leave a substantial buffer around major U.S. airports. Emirates Cancels Flights To USA, Blames 5G Rollout Emirates has cancelled...
Novak Djokovic Flies Home On Emirates + Flydubai After Deportation From Australia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has returned to his native Belgrade via Emirates to Dubai connecting on Flydubai to Belgrade after a judge upheld the Australian government’s decision to revoke his visa and deport him. Djokovic is unvaccinated. Novak Djokovic...
Scary: A Second Near-Disaster On Emirates 777 In Dubai
I’m really beginning to wonder about the safety of Emirates after another Boeing 777 incident that could have resulted in the catastrophic loss of hundreds of lives. A Second “Near Disaster” Incident On Emirates EK524 This isn’t clickbait. Here’s...
Report: Emirates 777 Nearly Crashed Due To Pilot Error
A sobering report suggests that an Emirates 777 came within 200 feet of crashing in Dubai due to pilot error. This report is not confirmed, but numerous data points suggest something went terribly wrong aboard EK231. Did EK231 Nearly...
As A380 Retreats From Global Stage, Emirates CEO Celebrates
Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark is celebrating the demise of the A380…at other carriers. Meanwhile, Emirates plans to continue to restore A380 service as it sees a unique window of higher fares driven by the reluctance of other carriers...
Instagram Model Caught “Pretending” To Fly Emirates Business Class
A French model and reality TV star, Oceane El Himer, 27, uploaded a picture of herself on Instagram proudly posing in an Emirates Business Class cabin. Moments later, however, a fan snapped a picture of her in-flight…seated in the economy...
Emirates May Swap More 777X Jets For 787 Dreamliners
As frustration grows over delivery delays, Emirates has expressed its willingness to consider more Boeing 787 Dreamliners in place of late-arriving 777X jets. Emirates Open To Swapping Delayed 777X For 787 Boeing’s 777X program is three years behind schedule...
Emirates Commences “Airbridge” To India
Following in the steps of Qatar Airways, Emirates will launch a humanitarian “airbridge” to India to deliver vital medical supplies at no charge. Emirates Launches Humanitarian Airbridge To India Earlier this month, Qatar Airways delivered 300 tonnes of medical...
Emirates Suspends Service From India
UPDATE: An earlier version of this story incorrect reported that Emirates was suspending all passenger service to India. From Sunday, Emirates will suspend passenger service from India to Dubai for 10 days as Indian coronavirus cases continue their disturbing...
Emirates Will Operate A380 Flight Exclusively For Vaccinated Passengers
Next month, Emirates will operate a special flight available only to crewmembers and passengers who have been vaccinated. Is Emirates laying the groundwork for vaccine-only flights? Emirates Offers Sightseeing Flight Only Available To Vaccinated Passengers In celebration of the...
After Huge Loss, Will Etihad Merge With Emirates?
In a pandemic or out of a pandemic, Etihad cannot make money. While it plans to downsize its way to growth, perhaps the wiser move is finally convincing Emirates to merge. But I increasingly view a merger as unlikely....
Emirates President Predicts Business Travel Will Bounce Back
Outgoing Emirates President Sir Tim Clark is not worried about business travel bouncing back. In fact, he believes that there will be more opportunity and desire for business travel than ever before in the years ahead. Is he on...
Emirates Now Offers Free Hotel Stays In Dubai For Long Layovers
Emirates has resumed its popular “Dubai Connect” program after a pandemic-related hiatus. You can now enjoy a free hotel stay in Dubai if your layover is longer than 10 hours. Emirates Resumes “Dubai Connect” Program – Free Hotel Room...
Emirates First Class Redemptions Via Alaska Airlines Ending Soon
Alaska Airlines has notified its Mileage Plan members that first class award redemptions on Emirates will no longer be available beginning April 1, 2021. Take a deep breath: you still have several months to theoretically book first class awards...
Emirates A380 Laboratory Now Open (Oh Wait, That’s The Bar)
The famous Emirates A380 onboard bar has re-opened, though I must say at first glance it looks more like a laboratory. The Emirates A380 Laboratory Bar Re-Opens Honestly, I saw the picture above and thought that Emirates was doing...
Emirates Suspends Service To South Africa; Lufthansa May Be Next
UPDATE: Emirates Resumes Flights After the writing of this article, Emirates announced service to South Africa will resume in full tomorrow, with flights to Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg operating. Crews will not be required to submit negative COVID-19...
