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Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant's Split-Payment Solution

The partnership unlocks greater purchasing power by combining multiple payment methods or staggering payments to remain within daily transaction limits

Emirates (www.Emirates.com), the world’s largest international airline, has introduced a first-of-its-kind split-payment solution for travellers in Kenya, through a longstanding strategic partnership with Cellulant, Africa’s leading payments technology company. The split-payment capability, enabled by Tingg, Cellulant’s payment gateway, has debuted in Kenya and is expected to roll out to other…

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Emirates wishes customers ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ and honours the Holy Month

For the month of Ramadan, customers breaking their fast across all cabin classes to select destinations will be offered nutritionally balanced Ramadan meal boxes

Reflecting the spirit of togetherness and generosity during the Holy Month of Ramadan, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) will share thousands of iftar boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, offer complimentary Emirates prayer mats, screen an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and present traditional Ramadan dishes…

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    • A selection of delicious sweet treats with a Valentine's Day theme, offered to all customers onboard Emirates on the 14 February
    • A selection of colourful cocktails and mocktails with a Valentines Day theme served in Emirates Lounges in Dubai
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Love in the skies: Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond

Kenya remains one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh-cut flowers, with significant volumes transported by air to international markets, particularly in Europe

Emirates SkyCargo ensures Kenya’s time-sensitive exports reach global markets quickly and in optimal condition. Two daily passenger flights from Nairobi (three from 1 March) and three weekly freighter services offer 1,100 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Emirates SkyCargo continues to support Kenya’s export community by ensuring…

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    • A selection of delicious sweet treats with a Valentine's Day theme, offered to all customers onboard Emirates on the 14 February
    • Moet Chandon rose Champagne is elegantly paired with canapes of marinated lobster en feuillete and truffle cream eclat
    • A selection of colourful cocktails and mocktails with a Valentines Day theme served in Emirates Lounges in Dubai
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Love in the Skies: Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations

Passengers can also enjoy themed menus in lounges worldwide and a curated selection of romance films and music on Emirates ice, ensuring the journey feels just as special as the occasion

This Valentine’s season, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the enchanting canals of Venice, strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of Paris, or relaxing on the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives, Emirates connects travellers from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi…

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    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, its 10th globally (1)
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Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening

Airline accelerates its travel retail investment with a target to introduce 29 more stores in 2026

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th flagship ‘Emirates World’ store in Abidjan, bringing the current store count to 10 Emirates World Stores and 9 travel retail outlets globally.  The airline has invested AED 174…

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Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide, with A350 deployment to Entebbe

From 29 March, flights EK729/730 between Dubai and Entebbe will be operated by the Emirates A350, marking the debut of the airline’s newest aircraft type in Uganda

Airline’s Premium Economy network will expand to 99 points by end of 2026  Emirates will introduce its first retrofitted high-density A380 on 14 April Next-generation A350 introduced on services to Entebbe  Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, including the introduction of its next-generation…

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Emirates introduces second service to Tokyo Narita

Expanded Tokyo Narita service strengthens links to key African destinations, including South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco via Dubai

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return…

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Plant-powered plates: Emirates shifts focus for vegan cuisine to meet customers' desire for minimally processed food

Emirates now has 488 vegan recipes in rotation across 140 destinations, representing a 60% increase in total recipes from 2024 and showing dedication to vegan customers

As global consumers increasingly focus on nutrition, health and wellbeing with a back-to-basics approach of consuming minimally processed food, this Veganuary Emirates (www.Emirates.com) confirms new concepts are in development to celebrate real, whole, and farm-to-fork plant foods. The current development project sees a team of chefs create dishes that feel authentic,…

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Emirates to operate next-gen A350 on the third daily service to Cape Town, its first deployment in Southern Africa

The airline also announced expanded Premium Economy rollout to 9 new cities and additional frequencies to two existing destinations

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The recently-announced third daily service on the Dubai-Cape…

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    • Advancing truck technology in the region with the introduction of 40 Euro 6 trucks
    • Emirates SkyCargo charts flightpath into 2026 following a milestone year
    • Recorded a 54 in VITAL driven by the uptick of personalised treatments and advances healthcare
    • Served an additional 8 destinations with freighters and increased frequencies to key gateways
    • Launched Aerospace and Engineering vertical and transported Arab Satellite 813
    • Set new benchmarks in crossborder delivery with the launch of Emirates Courier Express
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Emirates SkyCargo charts flightpath into 2026, following a milestone year

The airline upgraded its on-road fleet by taking delivery of 40 Euro 6 trucks from MAN Trucks, bringing the latest low-emissions and driver-centric technology to the region

Emirates SkyCargo (www.Emirates.com) wraps the year with a clear roadmap to success in 2026, following significant investment in enhancing its fleet and network, forging new strategic partnerships, reshaping the digital landscape and launching all-new products over the last 12 months. As the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline,…