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[Sports Seoul | Reporter Jo Seon-woo] Emirates is rapidly restoring its global flight network in the wake of the Middle East conflict.
The airline has phased in flights worldwide and now runs more than 1,300 weekly services to 132 cities across 72 countries — roughly 75% of its usual capacity. Even during the scaled-back schedule from March 1 to April 30, Emirates carried about 4.7 million passengers, maintaining steady operations and a clear recovery in travel demand.
Emirates is also stepping up its onboard and airport offerings. Onboard, passengers can enjoy multi-course meals inspired by regional flavors and a wide selection of premium beverages. Its in-flight entertainment system, “ice,” now features over 6,500 titles, including movies, TV shows, music, games and audiobooks. Some aircraft have been fitted with Starlink to improve in-flight internet access.
The carrier has introduced more traveler-friendly policies, too. Since April 2, passengers with reservations can change their itinerary once for free in any cabin class and can use a complimentary 24-hour ticket-hold service. For travelers with layovers between 6 and 26 hours, the Dubai Connect program provides hotel accommodation, meals and airport transfers, and eligible passengers may receive a UAE entry visa.
An Emirates spokesperson said, “We are continuing a range of efforts to restore operations. We currently operate the Incheon–Dubai route seven times a week with the A380, offering reliable connections between Korea, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.” blessoo@sportsseoul.com
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