Tim Clark

Emirates sees first-half uptick

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Emirates, the Middle East’s largest airline, has had a better first half in the current financial year than the same period a year ago when it reported a 75 percent decline in profits. “The six months were a lot better than this time last year,” Emirates airline President Tim Clark told reporters at an aviation security conference in Dubai. TheRead more

Emirates airline chief says first-half performance better than last year

Dubai - Muslimchronicle

Only 1 Mideast carrier cracks TripAdvisor’s top 10 world airlines

Dubai - Arab Today

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has come out on top in a list of the ten best airlines in the world, according to TripAdvisor users. The travel website revealed its inaugural Travelers’ Choice Awards for Airlines on Monday and there were some surprises in the top ten. Based on user reviews, Emirates came out on top with Singapore Airlines coming in second.Read more

Emirates’ Tim Clark fears ‘gathering storm’ as he hints at exit

Dubai - Arab Today

The Emirates president Tim Clark said the world’s biggest long-haul airline faces a "gathering storm" as a new generation of low-cost carriers targets the intercontinental routes around which it has built its business. Dubai’s Emirates sees threats across all markets from rivals spanning Norwegian Air Shuttle to the Scoot unit of Singapore Airlines, Mr Clark said on Thursday in Berlin.Read more

Emirates concerned over latest Trump travel ban

Berlin - Arab Today

The Emirates president Tim Clark said he was concerned Donald Trump’s latest travel ban will continue to deter Muslim visitors to America after booking rates on flights to US destinations fell 35 per cent following January’s ban. US president Donald Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning visits by travellers from six Muslim-majority countries. The order takes effectRead more

Emirates may cut Africa flights in face of economic challenges

Dubai - Arab Today

Emirates airline could reduce the frequency of flights to Africa or cut routes entirely if current economic and financial challenges on the continent continue, the company’s President Tim Clark said. Emirates has expanded rapidly in Africa to benefit from increased demand that accompanied growing links between the Middle East and the continent, as well as cater to passengers flying toRead more

Emirates airline president worried about Brexit impact on EU economy

Dublin - Arab Today

The head of Dubai-based airline Emirates has expressed concerns about the impact on travel across Europe if Britain votes to leave the EU in a June 23 referendum, as airline bosses gathered at a conference prepared for the worst. Noting forecasts about economic disruption in the UK in the event of a vote to leave the EU, airline president TimRead more