Emirates clinches Best Airline Worldwide at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards

Emirates has once again been honoured at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards, securing the industry's most coveted accolade—Best Airline Worldwide—alongside Best First Class and Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport.

Awards at BTME 2026
- Best Airline Worldwide – the top accolade in the industry.
- Best First Class – reaffirming its benchmark in luxury travel.
- Best Airport Lounge (Middle East) – for its First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport.

Fleet & Network Enhancements
- 219 aircraft (A380s & B777s) undergoing full refurbishment.
- New Airbus A350 deliveries expanding reach to nearly 140 destinations.
- Refurbished aircraft and A350s already serving 70+ destinations, ensuring consistent premium experience.
- Upcoming daily Helsinki service from October 2026 – the only year-round direct link between Finland and the UAE.

Premium Experience Highlights
- First Class Suites: private cabins, dine-on-demand menus, unlimited caviar with Dom Pérignon, Bulgari amenity kits, Byredo skincare, Shower Spa, and A380 Onboard Lounge.
- Ground Services: chauffeur-drive in ~90 destinations, priority airport services, and Emirates Lounges in 30+ locations.
- Dubai Lounges: à la carte dining, spa treatments, premium duty-free, curated wine selection, and direct boarding access.

Innovation & Customer Care
- Starlink rollout: 36 aircraft already equipped; Emirates will operate the world’s largest Starlink-enabled wide-body fleet.
- Comprehensive Travel Cover insurance: industry-first protection for passengers.