Adam Schreck and Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
The ship isn't totally sinking, but there's no question that Emirates' U.S. expansion ambitions, in particular, have been dramatically set back by recent Trump Administration policies and other global geopolitical factors.
2 years ago
Brian Sumers, Skift
Travelers are entitled to their own opinions, and it makes sense that Emirates is the overall No. 1. But does Aeroflot truly have the world's best business class product?
2 years ago
Benedikt Kammel , Bloomberg
For nearly a decade, airlines have made the A380 their flagship, adding bars and lounges and showers. That fun stuff will remain, but in the future, we're more likely to see the A380 fill a different niche — as a people mover. Airlines can easily put more than 600 seats on it.
2 years ago
Colin Nagy, Skift
Many industry insiders are surprised the U.S. electronics ban includes flights from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Is there a valid security concern for adding those airports? Or could something more sinister be taking place?
2 years ago
Deena Kamel Yousef and Misha Savic, Bloomberg
Though adding more U.S. pre-clearance facilities in gulf carrier hubs is a win-win for airlines and airports, we'd be surprised if pre-clearance expands across the Middle East given the travel ban involving several countries in the region.
2 years ago
James Gaddy, Bloomberg
Emirates is hurting these days and making some slight cuts to its onboard experience. Will it keep its generous onboard wine program? Or might it pull back on what it offers?
3 years ago