Emirates News

The Guardian • Staff and agencies

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

emirates.com

Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations

2025-03-18T23:11:27.360320-07:00

Skift

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

AeroTime

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

2025-03-17T07:33:09.241130-07:00

Emirates News Timeline

The Guardian

❗️

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

Airways Magazine

Air France's €200M La Première Suite to Launch on Global Routes by 2025 Air France has announced an investment of €200M in its La Première suite, featuring panoramic windows, Michelin-star dining, and noise-canceling technology. This luxury product is set to redefine exclusive air travel when it debuts in 2025 on prominent international routes.

2025-03-20T07:49:54.919160-07:00

Air France's €200M La Première Suite to Launch on Global Routes by 2025

emirates.com

❗️

Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations Emirates has announced that seven new destinations across Europe, Africa, and Asia will be served by its A350-900 aircraft starting from June 2025. The additional cities, including Tunis and Ho Chi Minh City, will bolster Emirates' presence in short and medium-haul markets.

2025-03-18T23:11:27.360320-07:00

Emirates Expands A350 Network to Seven New Global Destinations

Skift

❗️

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion As Southwest Airlines retires its 'bags fly free' offer, Frontier Airlines strategically introduces a summer promotion offering free checked bags. This initiative targets budget-conscious travelers seeking alternatives amid rising airline fees. The promotion runs from May 28 to August 18, 2025.

2025-03-18T06:20:53.016189-07:00

Frontier Lures Southwest Passengers with Free Bag Promotion

aerospaceglobalnews.com

US and Allies Enhance Interoperability at Red Flag 25-2 Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, encompassing forces from the US and allied nations, focuses on partnership strength and tactical proficiency. With 1,500 participants, including the USAF, USN, USMC, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, it offers critical training through 21 March.

2025-03-17T18:13:52.360782-07:00

US and Allies Enhance Interoperability at Red Flag 25-2

AeroTime

❗️

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services Emirates is deploying its newly retrofitted Boeing 777 fleet on all flights to Riyadh, making the Saudi capital the first in the Middle East/GCC to be exclusively served by these upgraded aircraft, featuring enhanced business class and premium economy cabins.

2025-03-17T07:33:09.241130-07:00

Emirates Rolls Out Retrofitted Boeing 777s for Riyadh Services

Breitflyte

Emirates Invests $2.4M in Inflight Telemedicine with Parsys Emirates has partnered with Parsys to develop a cutting-edge inflight telemedicine station. With an investment exceeding $2.4 million, the system will be deployed on 300 aircraft to enhance onboard medical care by transmitting vital signs to ground-based medical teams during emergencies.

2025-03-12T06:39:55.204653-07:00

Emirates Invests $2.4M in Inflight Telemedicine with Parsys

Gulf News

UAE Space Agency Completes CDR for MBR Explorer in Asteroid Belt Mission The UAE Space Agency has successfully completed the Critical Design Review for the MBR Explorer, a key milestone in the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. The review assessed detailed spacecraft designs and plans for manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing.

2025-03-11T03:44:50.449418-07:00

UAE Space Agency Completes CDR for MBR Explorer in Asteroid Belt Mission