Emirates or Emirates Airline is based in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and operates flights from its main hub located in Dubai. The airline was founded in 1985 by the Dubai government and belongs to the largest airlines in the world. Emirates provides both domestic and international flights to various destinations all over the world except for South America.
Emirates serves free refreshment onboard on all service classes. Its frequent flyer program Skywards enables its passengers to earn free miles with. Emirates Airline offers special services to its passengers in business and first class.
Emirates - Basic info
| Airline name | Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO code | EK / UAE |
| Airline hubs | Dubai (DXB) |
| Destinations |
117 across the World See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Skywards |
| Fleet | Boeing 777-200 Boeing 777-200LR Boeing 777-300 Boeing 777-300ER Airbus A330-200 Airbus A340-300 Airbus A340-500 Airbus A380 |
| Airline Awards |
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| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
Flydubai,
Qatar Airways
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Emirates - Contacts
Emirates - Customer support
- United Arab Emirates: +971 600 55 55 55
- United Kingdom: 0844 800 2777
- USA: +1 800 777 3999
- Spain: +34 91 275 7792
- Germany: +49 699 451 92000
- Greece: +30 210 933 3400
- Italy: +39 02 914 83383
Emirates - Address
Old Head QuartersClock Tower, Deira
Dubai
UAE
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Emirates - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, VISA Electron, Debit Card, Maestro, Carte Bleue, PayPal, Direct Debit, Western Union, offline bank transfer |
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| Cabin baggage | weight: 7 kg, dimensions: 55x38x20 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 30 kg, dimensions: height + length + width = max. 158 cm USA, Canada, Brazil - 2x23kg |
| Excess baggage | * depending on destination |
| Online check in | Yes |
Emirates - Photos
Emirates - Latest News
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Emirates - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flydubai | weak | 41 shared routes (16%) |
| Qantas Airways | weak | |
| Singapore Airlines | weak | |
| Qatar Airways | weak | 82 shared destinations (31%) |
| British Airways | weak | 80 shared destinations (31%) |
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