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Airline Essentials - Emirates

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Airline Essentials - Emirates

www.emirates.com

Image from Emirates

FOUNDING YEAR:

Emirates was founded by the government of the United Arab Emirates in 1985.

HEADQUARTERS:

Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is both the headquarters and the main hub of Emirates.

WEBSITE:

SEAT MAPS:

PHONE NUMBER:



phone number - 1-800-777-3999

FREQUENT FLYER / GLOBAL ALLIANCE:

Skywards is the frequent flyer program of both Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines.

ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS:

In its 20+ years of flying, Emirates has not had any fatal crashes.

AIRLINE NEWS:

INTERESTING FACT:

Emirates isn't just in the business of flying - they have branched out into hotels and spas both in Dubai and Australia.

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