Emirates Airlines
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Emirates Airlines
About Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines is a national flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates. It started its first flight in 1985. It is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Arab Air Carriers Organization. Emirates Airlines is headquartered in Dubai, and Dubai International Airport is the main hub for its operations.
Emirates Crowned “Best International Airline” by Forbes Travel Guide
October 2025
Emirates has continued its winning streak this year, earning multiple global honors including “Best International Airline,” “Best First Class on an International Airline,” and “Best Airport Lounge for an International Airline” from the Forbes Travel Guide Awards.
For the second consecutive year, Emirates was selected as the “Best International Airline” by more than 9,000 luxury travel experts and Forbes-certified inspectors, recognizing its excellence and innovation in the travel experience.
The airline also received titles such as “Best Long-Haul Airline” from The Times and Sunday Times Travel Awards 2025, alongside several prestigious recognitions from Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and the World Travel Awards.
Emirates Codeshare Partners
In order to expand the map of its destinations, Emirates Airline has signed contracts with several airlines:
Air Malta
Air Mauritius
Alaska Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Cuba Air Lines
EasyJet Airlines
Fly Dubai
Air GOL
Japan Airlines
Jet Airways
JetBlue
JetStar Airways
JetStar Asia Airways
Korean Air
Malaysia Airlines
Qantas
S7 Airlines
South African Airways
TAP Air Portugal
Thai Airways
Virgin America
West Jet
Awards and recognition:
1988: Emirates Airline was named the best airline in the world in the prestigious competition official airline manual awards.
2001: Emirates Airline was named the Airline of the Year in Skytrax survey of more than 2 millions passengers worldwide.
2002: Emirates Airline was named the Best Airline in the World based on a Skytrax online survey.
2013: Emirates Airline was awarded the Business Traveler Middle East Award for the best Business class and the best Economy class
2015: Emirates Airlines was awarded the Best Entertainment Award for the eleventh consecutive year.
2016: Emirates was named the Best Airline in the World by Skytrax International Awards.
