(TAN): Emirates handled nearly 1.2 million customers at its hub during July and August, compared to 402,000 customers during the same period in 2020, the airline said in a statement.
In 2020, Emirates said it was the largest international airline carrying over 15.8 million passengers, according to IATA’s latest World Air Transport Statistics 2021.
Since Dubai re-opened to international visitors, Emirates has gradually restored its network and flight schedules from just a handful of cities in July 2020 to over 120 destinations currently, with more flights to be layered onto over 20 Emirates routes by October.
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Always aiming to provide the best possible travel experience, particularly during a turbulent time for international travel, Emirates has continued to deliver innovative new customer services, ensure the health and safety of its passengers and employees, and provide the most updated travel information for customers across the world.
These investments over the past 12 months have enabled Emirates to facilitate the resumption of travel, while enhancing customer experience, the airline said.