Articles tagged “emirates air”

Tourism expanded globally, airlines and rental car companies faced consolidation, guidebook brands were sold off, and travel tech got better: We don't expect these major stories to disappear in the next year and plan on covering where they lead us just as carefully.

Etihad's aggressive strategy to take equity stakes in five other airlines, and to take advantage of the resulting economies of scale makes a lot of dollars and sense.

Singapore previously held the record for the world’s longest flight at 19 hours, but cancelled the flights after fuel costs became too high; Emirates has a chance of making the ultra long-haul model work with more fuel-efficient jets and a wealthy clientele.

The world’s soon-to-be largest airline will be able to leverage its size to develop meaningful connections with the Middle Eastern carriers that will aid its flyers and further consolidate the shrinking aviation industry.

While the first month is of concern, it is still very early days in this groundbreaking long haul tie-up. If May continues in this downward way, then it should raise some flags.

New innovative aircraft designs of the future are sure to be tested by the rapidly expanding airlines of the Middle East and Asia, while western legacy carriers focus their energy on consolidation and cutting costs.

The unthinkable only a few years ago may happen.

Emirates isn't simply spending its way to growth, which should make its legacy rivals in Europe even more worried than they already are.

Emirates operates a fleet of 200 aircraft and has another 200 on order. Yes, it will be able to support and chearlead Dubai's growth plans.

Great long story on the way these big Gulf carriers are changing the world, and how pivotal 2012 was to the future of aviation.