Emirates has concluded one of its busiest summers ever with
record-breaking results, having transported more than 14 million
passengers globally from June to August. Despite challenges like rising
living costs, the airline maintained an average seat load factor of over
80%.
Looking ahead, Emirates predicts continued strong demand for
international travel across its network. Dubai remained popular, drawing
two million customers during the summer. Key inbound markets included
the UK, India, Germany, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, and
Kuwait. Families accounted for over 35% of Dubai visitors on Emirates
flights, staying more than two weeks to explore the city's attractions.
As winter approaches, Dubai's event-filled calendar, including
conferences and sporting events, is expected to drive further travel
demand. The Emirati welcomed 8.5 million international visitors in the first half of 2023, surpassing the figures from the previous year.
During the summer months, Emirates operated nearly 50,000 flights to
and from 140 cities, showcasing its extensive global reach. The
airline's collaboration with 157 airline and rail partners grants
travellers access to over 800 cities in 100 countries beyond its own
network.
Emirates also made strategic enhancements to its services this
summer, introducing daily flights to Montreal, Canada, and adding
flights to meet the seasonal demand for 12 cities.
Notable developments included the reintroduction of daily A380
services to Birmingham, Nice, Taipei, and Shanghai. The airline's new
A380 service to Bali, offering the first Premium Economy seats in
Indonesia, marked a significant milestone.
Additionally, Emirates unveiled its latest 4-class A380 aircraft
featuring Premium Economy seats on routes to Singapore, Los Angeles, and
Houston. The airline also expanded its interline and codeshare
agreements with Kenya Airways, Air Canada, and Philippine Airlines.