In 1985 Emirates had only 4 planes, 37 years later it is one of the world's leading carriers
Emirates recently celebrated its 37th anniversary; it was October 25, 1985 when it was [...]
Emirates
Emirates recently celebrated its 37 years of activity, it was October 25 of the 1985 when the company's first route was launched from its hub in Dubai Toward Mumbai and Karachi.
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In nearly 4 decades Emirates has grown steadily, investing heavily in the quality of services and now becoming one of the most important the world, which is also evidenced by the numerous awards won by the company in various categories.
Emirates' first small fleet consisted of only 4 units, none of which were owned by the carrier: 1 Boeing 737-300 and 1 Airbus A300 were from the Pakistan International Airlines, while 2 other Boeing 727s belonged to the Dubai government.
Within a couple of years, however, Emirates had already cashed in, managing to add to its fleet the first aircraft of properties: an Airbus A310-300 ready for the airline's new London route. From there the big rise of Emirates.
37 years ago today, Emirates started its journey with flights to Karachi and Mumbai. The airline was small back then, but its ambitions were large. And soon enough, it grew to become a global leader in the aviation industry, and we've never lost that pioneering spirit. pic.twitter.com/VCWFt0IFo4
- HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (@HHAhmedBinSaeed) October 25, 2022
Emirates in the 1990s
The 1990s was a prosperous period for Emirates' economies, reaching 15 routes around the world, including the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Emirates, however, is not just expanding routes and buying planes, it wants to become a tier one airline upper and to achieve this it is necessary to offer more than the competition. Here is where the Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline to install the entertainment video in all classes.
La reputation benefits, and in 1992 Emirates ordered 14 Boeing 777s, aircraft that flew for the carrier for nearly 20 years (more than 140 have been bought over time) .
Emirates in the modern era
The beginning of the millennium marks the breakthrough, the fleet has grown to 32 aircraft, mainly Airbus A300, A310, A330 and Boeing 777, the destinations are more than 50 and touched the UK, Australia, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Finally making its entrance is the giant of the skies, theAirbus A380.
The first A380 arrives in July 2008, Emirates is the second airline to receive it after Singapore Airlines, and from that moment on, between Emirates and the Airbus A380 sparks the spark that lasts to this day, while many airlines have decided to divest it in favor of smaller aircraft.
Emirates Awards
Emirates has become one of the most important to the world for its care of the traveler and the exclusive services offered on board.
In its 37-year honored career, the Dubai-based carrier has collected dozens and dozens of awards in different categories. Just recently he obtained 5 awards to the Ultre and Apex 2022-23 awards as "best airline in the world," "best airline in the middle east," "world class award," "5 star global official airline rating," and "passenger choice award for best global entertainment."
Also awarded by the Maldives for his role in the tourism sector development of the islands, each year racks up awards for services including the best wines and champagnes on board And the best menu.
In short, Emirates over these 37 years has conquered the trust of its customers and has proven to be a company of high level. Have you ever traveled there? What is your experience with Emirates? Let us know in the comments!
