Emirates
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Flag carrier airline of the UAE and major regional aviation group.
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Etihad launches daily Abu Dhabi to Tashkent flights as Uzbekistan demand grows
Etihad Airways has launched daily Abu Dhabi–Tashkent flights (its first route to Uzbekistan) using an A320 and signed a codeshare with Uzbekistan Airways to connect to eight Uzbek cities, responding to growing travel demand between the UAE and Uzbekistan.
Emirates launches Crypto.com Pay for flight bookings in UAE
Emirates has added Crypto.com Pay as a payment option for eligible UAE customers, allowing AED‑priced flight bookings via emirates.com and the Emirates App through Crypto.com’s Dubai-licensed VASP/SVF entity. The rollout is the first phase of a collaboration announced in July 2025 and aims to expand digital payment options under Dubai’s cashless strategy.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Emirates Redefine Global Luxury Travel as Airline Unveils Next-Generation Airport Lounges With AED 50 Million Investment Per Location
Emirates is rolling out a next‑generation global airport lounge concept with an investment exceeding AED 50 million per location, beginning with redesigned facilities in Munich and Frankfurt and further rollouts planned for Manchester, Mauritius and Istanbul. The lounges prioritise luxury design, wellness, dining and dedicated business zones to strengthen the carrier's premium ground offering.
Dubai enlists CEOs to help secure hub status
Dubai convened business leaders and pledged 2.5 billion dirhams in targeted support to shore up tourism, retail and investor confidence after regional hostilities, with major private-sector figures and banks participating in closed-door discussions.