He confirmed the growth of the travel sector to and from the emirate in light of "Expo 2020 Dubai" and events
Ahmed bin Saeed: Tourism and travel reservations to Dubai are promising and excellent
Ahmed bin Saeed: "The recovery is promising in the air transport market, and we are optimistic about the next stage."
Emirates Airlines currently operates more than 47 Airbus 380 aircraft
Passenger traffic at Dubai Airport has grown by 20% over the past four weeks.
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Supreme Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the group, said that tourism and travel reservations to Dubai during the coming period are "promising and excellent", pointing out that many hotels have achieved better performance than they were in 2019 before the emergence of the “Covid-19” pandemic.
"Fly Emirates"
His Highness added in statements to the media during the "Dubai Airshow 2021", yesterday, that "Emirates Airlines" currently operates more than 47 "Airbus 380" aircraft, and the number is increasing gradually and continuously, expecting that the number of aircraft will reach 60 aircraft in end of this year.
His Highness confirmed that the company also operates its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft.
His Highness continued, "During the next stage, with the opening of other airports and the increase in the number of flights, we will increase the number of (Airbus 380) aircraft in service, as the recovery is promising in the air transport market, and we are optimistic about the next stage."
His Highness explained that the “Covid-19” pandemic affected the plans of aircraft manufacturers, regarding deliveries and delaying some programs, noting that “Emirates Airlines” orders still exist with the two manufacturers, and discussions are continuing with them regarding the carrier’s need for aircraft.
His Highness continued, "With regard to the carrier's expansions and plans, the situation continues as it was in the past, and discussion is underway regarding the dates of delivery of the aircraft during the coming period."
financial results
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum confirmed that Emirates Airlines achieved good financial results during the first half of the current fiscal year (2021-2022), compared to the same period of the last fiscal year, pointing out that the financial efficiency is good at the level of the company and the group.
The Emirates Group had recently announced its results for the first six months of its current fiscal year (2021/ 2022), as Emirates Airlines’ revenues, including other operating revenues, amounted to 21.7 billion dirhams, an increase of 86% compared to the same period in the previous year. The previous fiscal year, which recorded revenues of 11.7 billion dirhams.
accelerated growth
His Highness said that the international travel movement, which was affected by the pandemic, is witnessing rapid growth, despite the difficulties in traveling to some markets, but we are looking forward to more facilities during the coming period.
He continued, "It is expected that the situation during the current period of next year will be different, with regard to the effects that the pandemic has had on air transport and the health situation in general."
Ticket prices
His Highness stated that fuel remains an influencing factor in ticket prices even during the period preceding the pandemic, in addition to the current seat occupancy rates, pointing out that some countries determine the number of passengers on flights, and this is another factor that affects ticket prices in light of the pandemic.
Air Freight
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said that "Al Maktoum International Airport" is an effective contributor to air cargo traffic during the current period, pointing out that the opening of "Concourse A" next week at Dubai International Airport will give operations more sufficient capacity to deal with traffic movement. future growth, and this indicates that the movement continues to grow, and facilities are being prepared to deal with it.
His Highness stated that air cargo continues to grow, noting that Emirates Air Cargo will include two new Boeing 777 aircraft to its fleet in 2022, and will convert four Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft during 2023 and 2024. .
Reservations movement
His Highness continued, "As for the indicators of reservations for tourism and travel to Dubai during the coming period, the numbers are promising and excellent," pointing to the growth of the travel sector to and from Dubai in light of the hosting of "Expo 2020 Dubai", the current high rates of tourist flow, and the events that will be hosted. During the coming period, including the celebrations of the golden jubilee of the UAE, the festive season and the New Year.
His Highness said: "All of these are auxiliary factors for the reservation system."
His Highness added that the tourist flow rates are excellent, and there are many hotels that have achieved better numbers than they were in 2019.
Market listing
In response to a question about the possibility of listing one of the national aviation sector companies in Dubai during the coming period, His Highness said that there are many successful institutions in Dubai that could be part of Dubai's direction to list 10 government or semi-governmental companies, pointing out that the possibility of listing part of the companies Aviation belongs to the Committee for the Development of Capital Markets and Exchanges in Dubai.
Travel requirements and openness policy
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Supreme Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airlines and the group, indicated that the requirements for air travel during the pandemic period changed, which affected the growth of air traffic, including the requirements for vaccine certificates, or PCR examinations. , and other restrictions.
His Highness stressed that the unification of procedures in all countries of the world through international organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will contribute to supporting air traffic under these circumstances.
His Highness considered that the facilities and opening the borders without restrictions regarding air travel between different countries around the world will not be at the same pace and procedures, pointing out at the same time that the countries also will not bear the losses they are incurring now, and therefore they must be with the policy of openness and not closure.
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