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| Brief information | |
| IATA code | EK |
|---|---|
| Seat | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Passenger volume | 31.4 million (2010/11) |
| aims | Worldwide |
| alliance | no |
| Internet | www.emirates.com |
history
In 1985, Emirates was taken over by the government Dubai as competition too Gulf Air out Abu Dhabi founded.
fleet
Emirates owns around 266 aircraft, including a service aircraft belonging to the Dubai government and numerous touring aircraft:
- Airbus A380 (second largest share)
- Boeing 747
- Boeing 777 (largest share)
Alliances
Emirates is not represented in any alliance and does not want to join any alliance in the long term.
Route network and hubs
Emirates is currently allowed to drive to four airports in Germany - these are Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and Dusseldorf. The airline also heads for Vienna and Zurich and virtually every other major airport in the world.
Classes of carriage
There are 3 classes: Economy, Business and First.
Lounges
There are Emirates Lounges in Germany in Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich; The airport Zurich in the Switzerland also has an Emirates lounge. First and Business Class travelers as well as Skywards members with Gold or Platinum status have access.
Frequent flyer program
Emirates offers the opportunity to earn miles with Skywards. After the Blue status, which anyone can achieve, Silver, Gold and Platinum follow.
Check in
You can check in online or at the airport.
Booking options
You can book in a travel agency, online, by phone and at the counter.
