An Emirates flight to Pakistan turned violent after an intoxicated passenger purportedly became aggressive, requiring multiple crew embers to tackle and subdue him. Drunken Man Slammed On Ground In Emirates Business Class On Raucous Flight To Pakistan Emirates flight...
Emirates Chief Warns Boeing Is In “Last Chance Saloon”
Continued safety concerns at Boeing have led to a loss of confidence and placed the aircraft maker in what the President of Emirates has called the “last chance saloon.” Crisis Of Confidence: Emirates Boss Says Boeing Has No More...
Up To 150% Emirates Skywards Transfer Bonus (Today Only) With Bilt
If you hold a Bilt Mastercard (no annual fee), do not forget that today is “Rent Day” with double points in key purchase categories plus a lucrative bonus of up to 150% on Emirates Skywards transfers (but today only)....
Emirates Decides Miss Universe Canada Is Not Fit To Fly…
Miss Universe Canada claims she was denied a flight attendant position by Emirates after revealing that she once struggled with an eating disorder. Was Emirates Right To Rescind Flight Attendant Job Offer To Miss Universe Canada? 25-year-old Madison Kvaltin...
Horror Story On Emirates Is Timely Reminder To Pack Your Own Food
I genuinely feel bad for a young woman who suffers from celiac disease whose consumption of a croissant on a 15-hour Emirates flight led to immense discomfort. I think the important takeaway, though, is that those with severe food...
Emirates Picks Penelope Cruz As Star Of New Ad Campaign
Dubai-based Emirates has named Penelope Cruz as its next brand ambassador. As Emirates launches a new ad campaign and unveils a new slogan, its use of the world-renowned model and movie star seeks to further glamorize the full-service carrier....
Terrified Emirates Business Class Passenger Stays Awake In Fear Seatmate Will Urinate On Her
Many years ago, I wrote a story about my “golden shower” on Emirates…as a joke. Little did I think then that Emirates would actually allow a passenger to urinate repeatedly in the business class cabin. But a business class...
Emirates Lavishes Employees With Massive Profit-Sharing Bonus
With record profit comes record profit sharing for Emirates employees, a move that is certain to improve morale and cement loyalty at the Dubai-based airline. Emirates Offers Employees Unprecedented Profit-Sharing Bonus It has been a rough few years for...
Emirates Forced To Pay Over $8,000 For “Bait And Switch” Business Class Seat
A New Zealand man has successfully obtained a judgement for over USD8000 from Emirates after he successfully argued that the Dubai-based carrier falsely advertised a business class product that largely does not serve the New Zealand market and instead...
Emirates Gives Us A Lump Of Coal For Christmas
Devaluations are fair game. Unannounced devaluations are not. Emirates may have a red and white livery, but it is no Father Christmas. Quite the contrary, Emirates just delivered us a lump of coal for Christmas with its latest Skywards...
Report: Emirates Flight Bound For Newark Returns To Athens After US Identifies Threat Onboard
An Emirates 777-300ER bound for Newark, New Jersey returned to Athens after the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) or other U.S. officials purportedly refused entry to at least one of the passengers onboard. Earlier reports falsely suggested a hijacking...
“Rebellious” Woman Attacks Emirates Airport Staff In Mexico City
A “rebellious” passenger attempting to travel on an expired passport threw a temper tantrum then attacked an Emirates employee at Mexico City after she was denied boarding. In A Fit Of Rage, “Rebellious” Passenger Attacks Emirates Staff After She...
Emirates President Sir Tim Clark Offers His Thoughts On United Airlines’ Onboard Service
At the conclusion of the ceremony unveiling the new partnership between United Airlines and Emirates, I caught up with Sir Tim Clark, the President of Emirates, and asked him about the different service philosophies onboard Emirates and United. His...
United Airlines And Emirates Pledge Powerful Partnership
United Airlines and Emirates have announced a new partnership that is currently more aspirational than practical, yet could evolve into a powerful new axis between former bitter rivals. Details: United + Emirates Partnership Today United and Emirates announced a...
United Airlines And Emirates Rekindle Marriage Of Convenience
Ahead of a big announcement next month, Emirates and United Airlines have teased the rekindling of a strategic partnership that could have wide-ranging implications for flyers on both airlines. United Airlines And Emirates To Renew Partenserhsip – What Are...
Emirates And London Heathrow Reach “Compromise” On Passenger Cap
Emirates and London Heathrow Airport have reached a facing-saving “compromise” on what became a high-stakes game of chicken with each side blaming the other for a summer of delays and cancellations. Emirates + London Heathrow Save Face After Row...
Bravo: Emirates Rejects Heathrow Demand To Cancel Flights
Emirates has forcefully pushed back against the demand of London Heathrow Airport to cut flights. In doing so, it is has exposed the hypocrisy of the airport while demonstrating a one-size-fits-all approach to mitigating overcrowding is not appropriate. London...
Implications Of New Air Canada – Emirates Partnership
Air Canada and Emirates announced a new partnership which could eventually make Aeroplan even more valuable. But we’re not there yet. Let’s breakdown the news and the implications of this new relationship. Air Canada + Emirates Form New Partnership...
Offensive Slob Puts Her Feet Up On Emirates Flight
Sometimes you call a spade a spade. A woman who rudely put her feet up for over an hour on her Emirates flight deserves to be called out as an offensive slob, particularly considering the setting on Middle Eastern...
Massive Emirates “Fuel” Surcharges Shows There Is Never A Better Time Than Now To Redeem Miles
I always used to say that miles are like are a depreciating asset like used cars. With the price of used cars still surging, that’s not the case any longer. But points are still a depreciating asset and a...