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Time Out Dubai
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates to resume full operations as daily Tehran flights return this week
This article was last updated at 4pm on Wednesday July 16. Emirates has announced that it will resume full operations later this week. The DXB-based airline will start flying daily to the Iranian capital of Tehran starting from Friday July 18. In a previous update, the DXB-based airline revealed that it had cancelled all flights to and from Tehran until and including Thursday July 17. But in its latest update, issued on Wednesday July 16, the airline has confirmed that customers travelling to Tehran will be accepted to travel from the point of origin. Passengers holding a confirmed booking with flydubai from Dubai to Iran will also be accepted to travel from the point of origin. Read more: Flights cancelled from DXB: What you need to know if you're travelling today Emirates flights to the Iraqi city of Baghdad recommenced on Tuesday July 1, and flights to Basra followed on Wednesday July 2. The Emirates A350 (Credit: Emirates) When announcing updates to the airline's flight offering, Emirates revealed that it has been business as usual despite disruptions to several routes. In June, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules. The airline has requested that customers continue to check the status of flights ahead of travelling to the airport. Those who require rebooking are asked to contact their travel agency. Passengers who have booked directly with Emirates are asked to contact the airline directly. To ensure updates are sent directly, passengers should check that their contact details are correct by visiting the manage your booking section of the airline's site.
Tourism Breaking News
11-07-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and Colombo
Post Views: 21 Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Dubai and Malé. Services on the enhanced aircraft, featuring newly configured and refreshed cabins throughout, include the highly-acclaimed Premium Economy offering for an elevated travel experience. Emirates will also deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 operating between Dubai and Colombo from 18 July, becoming the airline's second daily flight in Sri Lanka to feature Premium Economy seats. Currently, over 40 destinations in Emirates' expansive network offer Premium Economy. Travellers from select points offering Premium Economy and planning trips to the Maldives or Sri Lanka can book their entire journey and enjoy the comfort and elevated experience along the way. Emirates' flight EK656 departs from Dubai at 02:30 hrs and arrives in Malé at 07:40 hrs. The return flight EK657 departs from Malé at 09:15 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 12:15hrs. Emirates' other daily service to the Maldives with four cabin classes, flight EK660, departs from Dubai at 10:10 hrs and arrives in Malé at 15:30 hrs. The return flight EK661 departs from Malé at 18:25 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 21:25 hrs. Emirates' flight EK650 to Colombo departs from Dubai at 02:40 hrs and arrives at the destination at 08:35 hrs. The return flight EK651 departs from Colombo at 10:05 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 12:55 hrs. All times are local. Tickets to both destinations can be booked on the Emirates App, or via both online and offline travel agents as well as at Emirates retail stores. Emirates operates four daily flights to Malé, three of which are served with the retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft. The airline will also now serve customers traveling to Sri Lanka with its award-winning Premium Economy cabins on two aircraft types – the retrofitted Boeing 777 featuring refreshed interiors and enhanced cabins, in addition to the latest aircraft to join its fleet, the Emirates A350, which operates as EK654/655. The four-class Boeing 777 features 8 First Class suites, 40 Business Class seats in 1-2-1 configuration, 24 spacious Premium Economy seats and 256 ergonomically designed Economy seats. On a four-class Boeing 777 aircraft, the 24 Premium Economy seats are arranged in a 2-4-2 layout with 6-way adjustable headrests for added comfort and space – making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. The new Emirates Boeing 777 Business Class is inspired by the fresh, open and contemporary design elements of Emirates' iconic A380 experience, featuring soft leather cream seats accented with champagne trim, lighter wood panelling, a mini-bar, and other thoughtful touches that deliver an elegant and engaging experience. The 40 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration ensures every customer has direct access to the aisle. Seats convert to a spacious flatbed which recline up to 78.6 inches. The Business Class seat's 23-inch HD screen, one of the biggest in the skies, helps deliver the ultimate in-flight entertainment experience. Premium Economy passengers also enjoy a generous checked-in baggage allowance of 35kg and a further 10kg of carry-on baggage. The deployment of the Emirates B777 on the Dubai – Malé and Dubai-Colombo routes reflects the airline's commitment to delivering premium travel experiences to its customers from across its network.
Hi Dubai
09-07-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Emirates Launches A350 Flights to Dammam
Emirates has commenced regular Airbus A350 flights to Dammam, marking the Saudi city as the airline's first destination in the Kingdom to be served by its newest aircraft model. The A350 now operates daily on flight EK827 from Dubai to Dammam, departing at 7:30 am and arriving at 7:50 am. The return flight, EK828, leaves Dammam at 9:20 am and lands in Dubai at 11:45 am. This addition brings enhanced passenger comfort and upgraded inflight features to the short-haul route. Configured in three classes, the Emirates A350 offers 312 seats — including 32 lie-flat Business Class seats, 21 Premium Economy, and 259 in Economy. The aircraft boasts wider cabins, higher ceilings, improved lighting, quieter operations, and high-speed Wi-Fi, along with Emirates' latest ice entertainment system. The move reflects Emirates' ongoing investment in the Saudi market, where it has maintained a presence for over three decades. The airline currently operates flights to four cities in the Kingdom — Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam — connecting them to over 140 global destinations via Dubai. Dammam joins a growing list of cities to receive A350 service, including Mumbai, Edinburgh, Colombo, and Muscat. Emirates has introduced eight A350s so far and plans to deploy them to 17 destinations by the end of 2025. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Time Out Dubai
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out Dubai
Emirates flight cancellations: Suspended Iran flights extended
This article was last updated at 2.07pm on Tuesday July 8. Emirates passengers could face disruption as flights to Iran continue to be disrupted. In its latest update, the DXB-based airline has revealed that it has cancelled all flights to and from Tehran until and including Tuesday July 15. The update, issued on Tuesday July 8, confirmed that travel between the two cities remains suspended due to operational reasons. If you like this: Emirates issues important travel advice ahead of busy period Emirates passengers with connections through Dubai with final destinations in Iran, will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice. Emirates flights to the Iraqi city of Baghdad recommenced on Tuesday July 1, and flights to Basra followed on Wednesday July 2. Dubai Airports has resumed full operations at its airports in the emirate following a temporary precautionary pause. The safety and wellbeing of all travellers and aviation staff remain the highest priority. While Dubai Airports is working with airlines to ensure flights operate… — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) June 23, 2025 When announcing updates to the airline's flight offering, Emirates revealed that it has been business as usual despite disruptions to several routes. Emirates flights from Dubai International Airport to Amman in Jordan and Beirut in Lebanon were suspended until and including Sunday June 22, but flights to both locations resumed on Monday June 23. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged all UAE nationals, residents and visitors to contact airlines directly for the latest updates on flight schedules. The Emirates A350 (Credit: Emirates) Those scheduled to fly with Emirates who have connections to destinations suspended by sister airline flydubai will also not be accepted for travel until further notice. Those who have been affected by the cancellations are asked to contact their travel agency for rebooking. Passengers who have booked directly with Emirates are asked to contact the airline directly. If you have booked any flight with Emirates travelling in or out of DXB, then the airline has advised that you check the status of your flight for the latest information. To ensure updates are sent directly, passengers should check that their contact details are correct by visiting the manage your booking section of the airline's site. A spokesperson for Emirates has recently said: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused to our customers. We continue to closely monitor developments. 'The safety of our passengers, employees and operations will always be our top priority.'
Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates A350 debuts in Dammam
8 July 2025 14:08 Dubai (Aletihad)Emirates has officially launched regular A350 operations to Dammam, making it Emirates' first destination in Saudi Arabia to be served by the all-new Airbus Emirates A350 will operate on flight EK 827 which takes off from Dubai at 7:30 am and arrives in Dammam at 7:50 am. The return flight, EK 828, departs Dammam at 9:20 am and lands in Dubai at 11:45 Emirates A350 features a three-class configuration with 312 seats, including 32 lie-flat Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 layout, 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, 259 Economy Class seats in a 3-3-3 layout. The aircraft is designed to enhance comfort on short and medium-haul flights, with wider cabins, higher ceilings, and a quieter in-flight experience. The deployment of the A350 to Dammam highlights Emirates' continued investment in the Kingdom, since it started operating over three decades ago. The airline currently serves four gateways in Saudi Arabia - Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Dammam, with multiple daily flights, operated on a mix of the iconic A380s, B777s and the A350, offering convenient and seamless connectivity via Dubai to more than 140 Emirates' destinations, the Emirates A350 now flying to Dammam, the city joins a growing list of destinations to receive Emirates' newest aircraft, alongside Mumbai, Edinburgh, Bahrain, Colombo, Kuwait, Muscat, Tunis, Amman and Ahmedabad. Emirates has so far inducted eight A350s into its fleet with plans to deploy it to 17 destinations by the end of 2025.
