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    Emirates to recruit 5000 new cabin crew in 2024

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    Lifeby Ruman Baig2 hours ago Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to embark on an unprecedented recruitment journey in 2024, aiming to bring 5000 new cabin crew members on board.This substantial increase will bolster the existing cabin crew team by an impressive 25%, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to providing passengers with the best inflight experience.The recruitment drive is designed to attract a diverse range of candidates, with a focus on recent graduates, young professionals, and individuals with a background in hospitality or customer service. Aspiring cabin crew members will have the opportunity to join one of the most iconic brands in the aviation industry and learn invaluable hospitality and life skills from top-notch trainers.Emirates, known for its extensive global network, plans to conduct open days and assessments in over 460 cities across six continents. This approach reflects the airline’s commitment to diversity and showcases the cosmopolitan nature of its cabin crew team. As part of this recruitment initiative, Emirates encourages candidates from around the world to consider the vibrant and dynamic city of Dubai as their base for living and working.In 2023, Emirates made headlines by hiring a remarkable 8,000 cabin crew members, demonstrating its resilience and determination to recover from the challenges posed by the global pandemic. The airline’s cabin crew numbers surpassed the 20,000 milestone in August 2023, reaching a formidable strength of 21,500 professionals.The recruitment surge aligns with Emirates’ strategic expansion plans, coinciding with the anticipated arrival of its new fleet of Airbus A350s, expected from mid-year. Furthermore, the airline is set to welcome the Boeing 777-Xs starting in 2025, with a substantial order of 65 A350s and a mix of 205 Boeing 777-9s and 777-8s. These state-of-the-art aircraft will not only enhance the airline’s operational efficiency but also provide the flexibility to explore new routes and expand its global reach.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Feature Image: Instagram @emirates More

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      Emirates Group soars to new heights with a record Profit of US$2.7 billion

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      In a remarkable financial feat, the Emirates Group has unveiled its strongest six-month performance to date.
      The aviation giant reported a staggering net profit of US$2.7 billion for the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year, marking a remarkable 138% increase from the corresponding period last year.
      Group revenue also reached unprecedented heights, standing at US$18.3 billion, a remarkable 20% year-on-year surge from US$15.3 billion. This robust financial growth has empowered the group to leverage its cash reserves for debt repayments, with Emirates proudly announcing the settlement of Dhs9.2 billion in Covid-19 related loans.
      Additionally, the group distributed a substantial Dhs4.5 billion dividend to its owner.
      Emirates airline, a flagship within the group, soared to new heights by reporting a record-breaking profit of US$2.6 billion for the first half of the fiscal year, a substantial leap from the previous year’s US$1.1 billion profit over the same period.

      The airline’s revenue, inclusive of other operating income, demonstrated a robust 19% increase, reaching US$16.2 billion compared to the previous year’s US$13.7 billion. Impressively, Emirates carried a notable 26.1 million passengers between April 1 and September 30, 2023, reflecting a substantial 31% surge over the corresponding period last year.
      Operating across a vast network, Emirates served 144 airports by the end of September, deploying its entire Boeing 777 fleet and a fleet of 104 A380s for both passenger and cargo services.
      Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, expressed confidence in the future, stating, “Our profit for the first six months of 2023-24 has nearly matched our record full-year profit in 2022-23.” Anticipating continued robust demand in the second half of the fiscal year, he highlighted the group’s agility in deploying resources amidst a dynamic marketplace. However, Sheikh Ahmed also acknowledged challenges, including rising fuel prices, a strengthening US dollar, inflationary costs, and geopolitical uncertainties.
      As the aviation giant continues its ascent, these financial milestones underscore its resilience and strategic prowess in navigating a complex global landscape.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Emirates Airlines to scale up London Heathrow flights

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      Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will be expanding its London Heathrow flights between October 31, 2023, and March 30, 2024.
      The additional five-a-week service aims to meet the rising demand during the winter season and provide travelers with more options. Currently operating six daily A380 flights to London Heathrow, Emirates will add extra flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, utilizing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration.
      The departure from Dubai is scheduled for 13:20hrs, reaching London Heathrow at 17:20hrs, while the return flight departs Heathrow at 20:15hrs and lands in Dubai at 07:15hrs the following day.

      These tickets can be purchased through various channels, including Emirates’ website, sales offices, travel agents, and online travel agents. With over 125 weekly flights to the UK, Emirates also offers a diverse range of entertainment options with its inflight entertainment system, ice.
      Furthermore, Emirates’ base in Dubai remains a popular destination, and UK visitors can leverage the Dubai Experience platform for customized travel itineraries.
      For more information, visit www.emirates.com.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Emirates Airlines will now allow its customers to preorder their meals

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      Emirates has introduced an exciting new service that allows customers to preorder their onboard meals.
      This innovative initiative aims to enhance the customer experience and reduce food wastage. Starting from July 25th, Business Class passengers flying between Dubai and London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted can take advantage of this feature.
      With meal preordering, passengers can now select their hot main meal of choice between 14 days and 24 hours before their flight. This ensures that they receive their preferred meal option every time they fly. By allowing passengers to plan ahead, Emirates aims to optimize time management and gain valuable insights into onboard meal consumption.
      This service complements existing AI-enabled customer preference tracking data and cabin crew reports, which contribute to menu planning and efficient food loading for an exceptional inflight dining experience.
      Passengers can conveniently browse the onboard menu, featuring a selection of regionally inspired dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, on Emirates’ website or mobile app. They also have the option to pre-order special meals, catering to their specific dietary requirements.

      Onboard, the cabin crew will utilize a custom-built application on a device to view passengers’ meal selections and serve them their chosen hot dish. Emirates plans to expand this meal preorder initiative to more routes and classes in the near future. The airline values customer feedback and will carefully evaluate the initial rollout phase to further enhance the service.
      This meal preordering innovation aligns with Emirates’ commitment to providing digitally enabled journeys that prioritize convenience. In addition to website and app check-in, passengers can enjoy digital boarding passes and itinerary management. They can access digital menus in advance, join Emirates Skywards for free connectivity based on their tier membership and travel class, and curate personalized playlists of movies, TV shows, and music on the ice entertainment system.

      These playlists can be synchronized from the Emirates app to the TV screen as soon as passengers board. Furthermore, Emirates invites passengers to provide feedback through a quick digital survey on the inflight entertainment screen, ensuring continuous improvement and a superior flying experience for all.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Emirates passengers can now enjoy free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

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      by Ruman Baig
      3 hours ago

      According to a recently made announcement, Emirates passengers in every class of travel can now enjoy free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates Skywards.
      Always at the forefront of development, this has resulted in an additional 30,000 Economy Class passengers connecting to complimentary onboard Wi-Fi every week.
      Till date, the high-end luxury airline has invested more than US$ 300 million dollars into onboard connectivity. This is a great news for all Emirates Skywards members in every class of travel, as everyone can now enjoy some form of free connectivity.
      Skywards members, whether Blue, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier, travelling in any class, whether Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class will enjoy free app messaging. In addition to that, First Class Skywards members along with Silver, Gold and Platinum Skywards members travelling in Business Class will have unlimited access to free internet. This will allow them to not just spend some leisure time on the internet but also shop or work online while inflight. Platinum Skywards members have complimentary internet access in all classes.
      This new welcoming change has been very well recieved by the Emirates passangers. Today, the airline sees an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents a 30% increase of passenger use in 2023 versus the same period last year. Currently, almost 10% of all passengers are utilising the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. On routes through the Americas, almost 20% of passengers connect to Wi-Fi onboard, and on European and Africa routes the usage is over 11% of all passengers.

      “Emirates has persistently worked with our service providers to optimise and improve the connectivity experience. In March we delivered about 55% more data per customer session compared to early 2022 despite the number of sessions increasing by 68% in the same period. We will continue to work to invest in upgrades and enhancements, and our A350 aircraft will arrive with the next generation of satellite connectivity already equipped,” shared Patrick Brannelly, SVP Retail, IFE & Connectivity.
      Emirates also announced that it will offer new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024.
      This new agreement will make passenger experience better with enhanced connectivity and greater global coverage, even on flights over the Arctic. The Airbus A350s will be the first Emirates aircraft to take advantage of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) satellite network, which powers the world’s first and only globally available broadband network, ensuring passengers can enjoy uninterrupted global connectivity, no matter their destination, including the North Pole.
      The advanced high-speed capabilities of the broadband will enable Emirates passengers to stay connected with family and friends, browse the internet, and enjoy social media, all from the comfort of their seat.
      Emirates also confirmed an investment of over US$ 350 million to equip a 50-strong fleet of A350s coming in 2024 with enhanced passenger connectivity via Thales’ AVANT Up system and Optiq – the first smart display in the industry to offer two Bluetooth connections, built-in Wi-Fi for passengers to pair multiple devices including phones, tablets, headphones or even game controllers, while supporting up to 60 watts USB-C to fast-charge personal devices.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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      Emirates Airlines goes digital, phases out paper boarding passes from Dubai

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      by Ruman Baig
      2 hours ago

      In another future-forward decision, Emirates Airlines plans to fade out paper boarding passes for flights from Dubai.
      With a vision to make the experience more digitally enabled for the customers, this is a step in the right direction.
      Passengers departing from Dubai with Emirates Airlines will require to use a mobile boarding pass instead of a printed paper version, from  May 15, 2023, onwards.
      Travellers taking their flights from Terminal 3 will receive their mobile boarding pass via email or SMS. Customers of the arilines can check in online and load their boarding pass into their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, or retrieve their boarding pass on the user-friendly Emirates App. The checked-in baggage receipt is also emailed directly to passengers, or available in the Emirates App.
      Not only is this a more convenient approach for the digital-friendly travellers, it will also significantly reduce paper waste. Plus, it will further reduce the risk of lost or misplaced boarding passes, offering passengers some extra peace of mind when beginning their journey.

      The mobile boarding pass can be used throughout – in Dubai Duty Free, at security and for boarding, simply by showing the boarding pass on the phone. Emirates agents and airport staff will scan the QR code on the mobile boarding pass as passengers move through the airport and onto the airplane.
      While this will cover majority of the travellers, some passengers may still require a physical boarding pass to be printed. For example, those travelling with infants, unaccompanied minors, passengers requiring special assistance, passengers with onwards flights on other airlines and all passengers travelling on flights to the US.
      If the passengers do not have a mobile device, or if they are unable to access the information on their devices for reasons such as: running out of battery power, a system breakdown or glitch, message delivery delay, or inability to access WIFI, network or a data package, they will have the option to print a boarding pass by request to Emirates agents at check-in counters.
      Apart from the convenient check-in and itinerary management, travellers who use the Emirates app can also enjoy the benfits of accessing the digital menus in advance, while curating a playlist of favourite movies, TV shows and music playlists available on ice, which they can synchronise from their app the moment they board to save time.
      UAE Residents can register to use the Smart Gates at Emirates Terminal 3 and speed through Immigration every time they return to Dubai. UAE citizens and residents can use their passport, boarding pass, or a valid UAE ID, while GCC nationals or visitors eligible for visa on arrival can pass through the Smart Gates with a biometric passport.
      – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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