Dubai, UAE – Emirates Airlines established its presence during 2025 as the largest international air carrier in the world.
This came after it transported 55.6 million passengers via approximately 180,580 flights, during which it flew distances equivalent to orbiting the Earth more than 29,000 times.
Orders were also concluded to purchase 73 new aircraft.
A press release stated that what distinguished the year 2025, during which the carrier celebrated, specifically last October, the 40th anniversary of the launch of its operations, was the clear drawing of the features of the future of travel with lasting distinction.
Emirates Airlines identified 10 stations that shaped the features of 2025 for it.
The beginning of January witnessed the operation of the first Airbus A350 aircraft within the Emirates Airlines fleet.
The network of this model quickly expanded to include 18 cities, currently served by 16 aircraft.
During 2025, Emirates Airlines continued its expansion on the Asian continent, launching daily direct flights to the cities of Shenzhen and Hangzhou in mainland China.
In addition to operating flights to Da Nang in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia via Bangkok.
Emirates continued to introduce new Airbus A350 aircraft and updated Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft.
All are equipped with an award-winning premium economy class cabin.
This cabin serves approximately 70 cities on more than 100 aircraft.
This constitutes about 40% of Emirates Airlines’ fleet dedicated to transporting passengers.
During the Dubai Airshow in November, the carrier announced the rollout of Starlink satellite internet service on board 232 aircraft.
Implementation will begin on Boeing 777 aircraft, with Emirates becoming the first carrier in the world to operate Airbus A380 aircraft equipped with this technology in early 2026.
By the end of next year, more than 123 aircraft will provide free high-speed connectivity that enables streaming, entertainment, work and browsing in all travel classes.
During 2025, Emirates Airlines announced nine major sports deals and partnerships, including signing new agreements and renewing existing ones.
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Emirates Airlines also launched the “Emirates Express Cargo Services” service.
Which quickly expanded to include 10 international markets, with plans for further expansion in 2026, achieving an average delivery time of no more than three days.
Emirates’ Skywards programme celebrated its silver jubilee in 2025.
Today, the award-winning program has 37 million members in 190 countries around the world.
Emirates Airlines has consolidated its leadership position in the field of affordable travel.
After becoming the first air carrier in the world to obtain official accreditation as a “certified air carrier for people with autism”.
More than 30,000 service crews and ground staff have been trained to support travelers with autism.
