Emirates The world’s most successful airline company By: TALAL KANOO Fast Facts The Emirates is a strong brand name, and is the fastest growing airlines in the world. It is based in the city of DUBAI, U.A.E (Dubai is the Hub) Owned by the government of Dubai It has about 30,000 staff working for the airlines, they pursue the highest standards of customer care. It is know for its highly Arab hospitality, and has won many worldwide (300) awards in terms of service, innovation, & safety. All aircrafts are highly decorated with one the best inflight service and entertainment. The airline was born on 25th October 1985. It started with only two leased airplanes and now has 110 aircrafts. Over 97 world-wide destination, 60 countries. Emirates flight daily to JFK, Houston, and San Francisco, and now flight to all world continent. The airlines have made a net profit of $762 Million and total revenue of $6.5 Billion last year. Emirates also have a international cargo division. (Emirates Sky Cargo) In 2006 Emirates carried 17.5 Million passenger and 1.2 tons of cargo. Over 2,300 flights weekly. In flight Entertainment Emirates offer over 1,200 entertainment features in all classes. They are one of the earliest airlines to introduce in flight high speed internet. Live international television broadcast. Emirates also offer a capability for Apple iPod portable music and video players to be charges and allows to download in-flight entertainment to iPods. Emirates is the only airline were you can use your cell phone in flight. Interior Sources http://www.emirates.com/usa/AboutEmira tes/AboutEmirates.asp http://www.ekgroup.com/ http://edition.cnn.com/2006/TECH/12/21/ wired.airlines/index.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emirates