Emirates has confirmed that it has restored 96% of its global network following a period of disruption, progressively resuming services across major regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia, the Middle East and GCC, the Far East, and Australasia. The airline operates 137 destinations across 72 countries with over 1,300 weekly flights, about 75% of pre-disruption capacity, as services continue to recover.
Onboard experience, connectivity, and customer services
Emirates continues to focus on delivering a premium travel experience across all cabin classes. Onboard, passengers are offered multi-course meals inspired by regional cuisine, developed by award-winning chefs, alongside a wide selection of beverages.
The airline’s inflight entertainment system, ice, provides access to more than 6,500 channels of content in nearly 40 languages, including films, TV shows, music, podcasts, games, and audiobooks.
Connectivity has also been strengthened, with high-speed Wi-Fi available across the fleet and Starlink internet is now live on 28 aircraft, offering faster and more reliable internet access at cruising altitude. To improve travel flexibility, customers who booked from April 2 benefit from one free date change, while a 24-hour fare hold option is also available.
Skywards programme enhancements and travel support
Emirates is enhancing its loyalty offering through its Emirates Skywards programme, introducing a limited-time promotion from May 8 to Aug. 31, 2026. During this period, members can benefit from reduced tier qualification requirements and Bonus Tier Miles on flights operated by Emirates and flydubai.
Additional travel support is also available through the Dubai Connect programme, which provides eligible passengers with complimentary hotel accommodation, meals, airport transfers, and visa assistance for extended layovers in Dubai ranging from 6 to 26 hours.
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