Emirates, Visit Maldives renew strategic partnership to support tourism
Emirates and the Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote tourism to the archipelago nation through the airline’s global network. The agreement was signed by Essa Sulaiman Ahmad, Emirates’ Senior Vice President for Commercial Operations, West Asia and Indian Ocean and Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and […]
Maldives’ capital among next 8 cities to receive Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777 services
Emirates has announced that the Maldives will be among the next eight destinations to be served by the airline’s B777s with upgraded cabins, as the airline’s retrofit programme continues to progress at an impressive pace, with an aircraft receiving a nose-to-tail facelift and rolling out into service every three weeks. Customers travelling to the Maldives […]
Emirates Celebrates Ramadan with Special Services for Fasting Passengers
Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Ramadan refreshments in the lounges […]
Emirates, Maldivian establish interline partnership
Emirates and Maldivian on Thursday announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Male. The agreement successfully follows on from last year’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines, to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline agreement will create more options […]
Emirates offers Bulgari amenity kits for Autumn/Winter season
Emirates is unveiling its new collection of stylish Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class. The range features new colour palettes and new fragrances, along with a keepsake mirror, and a myriad of thoughtful amenities for passenger comfort, initially on select routes and on long-haul flights. In keeping with Emirates […]
Emirates rolls out onboard meal preorder service
Emirates is taking the first steps in an innovative initiative of meal preordering, whereby customers will be able to preselect their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours in advance of their flight, ensuring they get their preferred meal choice every time, as well as helping to reduce food wastage. The initiative has […]
Emirates Group ramps up recruitment globally; prepares for steep growth trajectory
The Emirates Group is laying the groundwork for its next big growth phase with a mammoth drive to recruit the best minds and talent globally across 180 unique roles. The Group is looking to cherry-pick cabin crew, pilots, engineers, IT professionals and customer service agents at both Emirates and dnata. Despite tough labour market conditions […]
Emirates appoints new manager for Maldives operations
Emirates has announced the appointment of Rashid Al Ardha as the new Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives, with effect from 1 August. Rashid will take on the role previously held by Chandana de Silva, who will assume new responsibilities as the airline’s Manager Government Liaison – Sri Lanka and Maldives. In his new post, […]
Jumeirah Group announces exclusive deal for Emirates Skywards members
Jumeirah Group is offering a discount of up to 30 per cent in an exclusive deal for Emirates Skywards members planning to stay at the Dubai-based company’s hotels and resorts.
Emirates scoops three prestigious industry awards
Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards, won two awards at CNTraveller ME Readers’ Choice Awards.