Emirates airline was conceived in March 1985 after Gulf Air cut back on its services to Dubai. The Airline is currently headed by Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Emirates airline is a Dubai (UAE) based subsidiary of Emirates Group wholly owned by the government of Dubai?s Investment Corporation of Dubai. In the Middle East, it remains the largest airline operating over 3600 flights weekly from its hub-Dubai International Airport. It flies to over 150 cities across 81 countries of 6 different continents. Emirates SkyCargo deals with cargo activities.
Emirates airline is the 4
th largest airline by scheduled revenue passengers-kilometres flown, the 4
th largest in terms of international passengers carried and the 2
nd largest in terms of freight tonne-kilometres flown.
In 2014, Emirates was named the world?s most Valuable Airline Brand.
Routes Emirates Airline operates flights on
Emirates Airline flies from about 139 destinations across North America, South America, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa into Lagos-Africa?s 2nd fastest growing city. It also operates International flights from Abuja?s Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport.?Emirates airline offers an inbound and outbound Lagos to Dubai trip daily.
| Destination |
Flight Time |
Flight Fare |
| Lagos to Dubai |
7 hours 50 minutes |
NGN 306852 |
| Lagos to London Heathrow Airport |
20 hours 30 minutes |
NGN 333536 |
| Lagos to New York |
?25 hours |
NGN 402154 |
| Lagos to Munich |
18 hours 20 minutes |
NGN 396391 |
All flight time on Emirates Airlines is inclusive of a layover in Dubai International Airport.
Popular Emirates Airline Routes
- Lagos to London
- Dubai to New York
- Johannesburg to Dubai
- New York to Beijing
- Munich to?Guangzhou
- London to Milan
- New York to Amsterdam
- Rome to Manchester
- Madrid to Abu Dhabi
Emirates Airline Fleet
Although Emirates started with just 2 aircraft provided by the Dubai Royal family, it currently has the largest number of Boeing 777 and the Airbus A380 in the world. It operates over 300 all-wide-body aircraft in its fleet.
Aircraft belonging to Emirates airline have a livery of ?Emirates? written on it in both English and Arabic and a green, black and red painting on the tail.
Travel Packages offered by Emirates airline
First Class or Business Class passengers can also book the complimentary Chauffeur-drive service to take them to and from the airport, hotel, restaurant and even meetings. The complimentary chauffeur drive service covers a set distance in each city with First Class and Business Class passengers expected to book at least 4 to 6 hours before departure.
Emirates Skywards is the Frequent Flyer Programme of Emirates Airlines. Tier Miles and Skywards Miles are the two types of Miles under the programme. Miles can be redeemed through flights, car rental, hotels and shopping.
Special services offered by Emirates Airline
Emirates offer a world-class dining in all its seating. There are ranges?of dishes presented on fine bone China alongside wines. They also offer hot and cold snacks in the Onboard Lounges. Emirates Lounge in operating airports is accessible to all customers flying first Class or Business Class.
Emirates also provide special meals such as Religious meals, Medical meals, vegetarian meals, dietary meals, child meal, baby meal and celebration cakes and champagne for.
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Flying with Children
Pregnant women
A medical certificate or duly signed letter from a qualified doctor or midwife is required for pregnant women beyond the 29th week of pregnancy to go onboard the aircraft.
A woman with multiple pregnancy?of twins or triplets won?t be allowed beyond the 32nd week of gestation.
Emirates medical department will conduct a test to certify a woman beyond the 36th week of pregnancy fit to travel.
Infants/Children
Children below 7 days of birth are not permitted to travel except in cases of medical emergency. There are also special family check-in desks at Dubai International Airport to ensure families board first.
Infants below 2 years can be carried on the lap with a special seat belt extension to ensure safety.?Travelling with children above 2 years requires a child?s fare and they will be given a seat or passengers can bring a baby car seat.
Unaccompanied Minor Service
Unaccompanied Minor Service is for children between age 5 and 15. Children below 12 years cannot fly alone. Such children must arrange for Unaccompanied Minors Service unless there is proof an adult is travelling with the child.??There is a dedicated Unaccompanied Minors Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
Flying with pets
All animals must enter the UAE as manifested cargo.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs for the blind may travel free of charge in the aircraft cabin.?Emirates requires at least 48-hour advance notice regarding the presence of a guide dog. The passenger must provide credible evidence to show the dog is a service dog and must also possess requisite health certificates for the dog to travel.
Terms and Check-in Policy
Boarding gates close 20 minutes before departure time.
Travellers to the US are not allowed to carry devices larger than a smartphone in the cabin of the aircraft.
For itineraries from Africa to any part of the world
2 bags of up to 23kg each in Economy Class
2 bags of up to 32kg each in First Class and Business Class.
Normal excess charges apply if the baggage allowance is exceeded. Infants are allowed 1 piece of 23kg across all seating class.
Travellers to or from South Africa must have a full birth Certificate for each passenger under the age of 18.
Deaf or hearing impaired passengers must specify at the time of booking so they can enjoy all the help provided by Emirates airline. Blind or visually impaired passengers are provided with a meet and assist service to guide such passengers to and from the aircraft gate.
Delayed and Damaged baggage
Passengers with damaged or delayed baggage should go to the baggage services desk to fill a report that gives them a unique reference number to trace the baggage efficiently. Delayed baggage are usually returned within 3 days of complaint.
Baggage inventory form, photo ID, copies of clothes bought as a result of delayed baggage, and excess baggage receipt must be presented during complaint.
Cargo Delivery
Emirates SkyCargo services provide cargo delivery to numerous destinations around the world. Cargo services include General freight services, dangerous goods, courier, live animals & pets, valuables, express cargo, perishables, automotive, pharmaceuticals and heavy equipment.
