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Tourism Breaking News
17 hours ago
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Bologna becomes the first Italian city, and one of the first 10 worldwide, to welcome Emirates' new A350
Post Views: 31 Emirates marks the arrival of its new-generation A350 aircraft at Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi Airport. With this milestone, Bologna becomes the first Italian city – and one of the first ten worldwide – to welcome the Emirates A350, marking a new chapter in the direct connection between the capital of Emilia-Romagna and Dubai. Emirates selected Bologna as one of the first airports in the world to welcome the new Airbus A350, recognizing its strategic location – Marconi Airport is in fact a key regional hub that serves a much wider area beyond the city itself, including Modena, Parma, Ferrara, and Rimini – the efficiency of its infrastructure, and the dynamism of its local economy. This choice reaffirms the value of a solid, decade-long partnership, which began in 2015 with the launch of the direct flight to Dubai and has since been strengthened through a series of significant achievements. 'We're pleased to be back here to celebrate an important milestone that confirms the strategic role of this gateway within Emirates' global network' – said Flavio Ghiringhelli, Country Manager of Emirates in Italy. 'Our partnership with Bologna is a story of shared success and steady growth. Just last year, we joined the airport in celebrating the 10-million-passenger milestone, and two years ago we celebrated together the one-millionth Emirates passenger flying through this gateway. Today, we mark a new chapter with the arrival of the A350, a true symbol of innovation and excellence. We firmly believe that this next-generation aircraft will not only enhance the travel experience for our passengers but also act as a catalyst for increased commercial and cultural exchanges, further strengthening the ties between Bologna, Italy, and the rest of the world'. Today, Emirates remains the only carrier to operate a direct flight between Bologna and Dubai, the airline's strategic international hub connecting five continents and serving 150 destinations. 'We are delighted – said Nazareno Ventola, CEO of Bologna Airport – to be alongside Emirates to celebrate the arrival of its A350 in Bologna. It is truly an honour and a privilege to have been chosen by Emirates as the first airport in Italy to operate this aircraft, a symbol of innovation and highest level of service quality, on its daily direct flight to Dubai. Our collaboration with Emirates turns 10 this year and is truly a success story, a partnership that has improved the connectivity of Bologna and the Region to the World, particularly to the Middle East and Far East'. The arrival of the A350 marks the introduction of a new aircraft into the Emirates fleet – the first in over 15 years – and represents a significant milestone that reinforces the airline's commitment to innovation, sustainability and passenger comfort. Featuring a three-class cabin configuration, the new Airbus accommodates up to 312 passengers: 32 next-generation Business Class seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 Economy Class seats, offering generous space and comfort ideal for medium- and long-haul routes. Quiet, technologically advanced, and designed to enhance the flying experience, the Emirates A350 introduces Premium Economy on this route for the first time: a travel class that combines elegance and accessibility. With more spacious seats, dedicated service, and refined details, this class is ideal for those seeking a sophisticated journey without sacrificing practicality, an experience that meets the growing global demand for comfort and quality. Each Premium Economy seat is designed to offer a distinctive and superior standard: elegant design, generous legroom, wide seats suitable for work or relaxation, individual power outlets, and a convenient side table. The experience is completed by meticulously curated service, gourmet menus inspired by regional culinary traditions, a rich selection of beverages – including Chandon Vintage Brut 2016, a global exclusive for Emirates Premium Economy passengers – dedicated amenity kits, and access to the award-winning ice inflight entertainment system, featuring over 6,500 on-demand channels in more than 40 languages. Premium Economy is not only available on the A350 but also serves over 60 destinations worldwide, thanks to Emirates' $5 billion fleet modernization program that is introducing this travel class on its A380 and B777 aircraft. This is why you can also enjoy Premium Economy from Milan Malpensa, now the second Italian gateway to feature Emirates' new cabins. This marks another step forward for the airline, which continues to invest in expanding its premium options and offering travellers increasingly personalized and high-quality flight experiences. Emirates remains a fundamental pillar of Italian air connectivity, operating through four strategic gateways that link Italy to the vibrant hub of Dubai and the airline's extensive global network. From Bologna Airport, flight EK094 departs daily, arriving in Dubai at 23:30 local time, while flight EK093 departs daily from Dubai at 09:20, arriving in Bologna at 14:40 (all times are local). This daily Bologna service perfectly complements other Italian routes: two daily flights from Milan, three from Rome, and one daily flight from Venice. This widespread presence brings the total number of weekly Emirates flights from Italy to Dubai to 49, offering travellers great choice and flexibility. Adding to this offering are seven weekly flights from Milan to New York, further consolidating Italy's role as a crucial hub for intercontinental connections.
Time Out Dubai
16-07-2025
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.'
